by: Sam Wilmes (Albert Lea Tribune)
Blue Zones leader conducts walking audit of Albert Lea projects
A prominent member of the Blue Zones Project on Tuesday commended the city of Albert Lea for its progress in implementing the healthy-living goals established by the program nearly a decade ago.
“They’re our first city and they’re the one we most often want to showcase for all other communities in America,” said Dan Burden, Blue Zones director of innovation and inspiration, during a visit to Albert Lea. “People learned how to work together, dream together and then start building together. Even though the actual Blue Zones Project certification came years ago, people are continuing to dream up new projects.”
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