Cannon Falls Ambulance

01/22/2026

https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/01/22/st-olaf-students-work-as-emts-helping-fill-ambulance-worker-shortage

St. Olaf College is offering a rural health training program for its undergrad students to work as EMTs and as CNAs at nursing homes in southeast Minnesota. Students who participate complete training and then are hired by the city to work in the ambulance or nursing home.

04/30/2025

There is a mock crash taking place this morning at the Cannon Falls High School. Setup is at 8:30 with the mock crash starting at 9:30 AM.

12/29/2023

Today is Brenda Voshalike last day of full-time employment with the City of Cannon Falls. Brenda has had a long and fulfilling career in the public safety profession. Retirement after 45 years of dedicated service is indeed a significant milestone and that many patients have benefited from Brenda's care. The impact of her career is immeasurable, and the gratitude expressed by those who have been positively affected serves as a testament to the meaningful work that she has done.

It's important to honor and celebrate the contributions of individuals like Brenda who have devoted themselves to helping others and making a difference in their communities.

10/27/2023

Minnesota 100 Club awarded Lt. Sulo Kyyra for his selfless actions during an apartment fire on April 19, 2023. Lt. Kyyra risked his life for others. The award was presented to Lt. Kyyra on October 24, 2023.
Pictured:
L-R: Lanee Noble (MN 100 Club), TJ Kyyra, Sulo Kyyra, Ruby Kyyra, Ray Noble (MN 100 Club)

06/06/2023

Goodhue County Sheriff's Office is seeking public input as part of the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan update. Feedback from residents and businesses from across the county is an important part of the process to incorporate into the plan. Things to consider are:

+ What are the natural hazards you feel pose the greatest risk to your community?
+ What concerns do you have, and what sorts of actions do you feel would help to reduce damages of future hazard events in your community or the county as a whole?

Comments, concerns, or questions regarding natural disasters and potential mitigation actions to be included into the plan update should be submitted to the Emergency Management Division by phone at 651.267.2640, email [email protected], or by posting a comment via a social media posting of this article. The press release can be found here: https://www.cannonfallsmn.gov/police/page/emergency-preparedness
Cannon Falls Police Department Cannon Falls Ambulance Cannon Falls Fire and Rescue Goodhue County Sheriff's Office

05/17/2022

https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2022/05/17/brenda-voshalike-emt/

One of the most decorated paramedics in the country lives in Minnesota. Brenda Voshalike is the longest-serving paramedic in her community, working 44 years for the city of Cannon Falls.

05/17/2022

Tune into WCCO at 6:00 pm tonight (May 17) to hear Brenda’s story!