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SMSC to Host Blood Drive in Prior Lake on December 6

Prior Lake, Minn. – Members of the public are invited to participate in a blood drive hosted by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community on Thursday, December 6, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Dakotah! Sport and Fitness, located at 2100 Trail of Dreams in Prior Lake. People of all blood types are encouraged to donate.

To schedule an appointment, please call the SMSC Health and Wellness Department at 952-233-2965 or visit mbc.org/searchdrives and use sponsor code 1637 to sign up. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome.

Blood donors must meet the following criteria:

• Be at least 17 years old (or 16 years old with written parental consent)
• Weigh at least 110 pounds
• Have gone at least 56 days without making a whole blood donation

Donors will participate in a brief screening as part of the approval process, including a brief physical and a health history questionnaire. The questionnaire can be answered on-site or in advance on the same date of the donation at mbc.org/idonate. The entire process takes approximately 45 minutes.

About the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community
The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community is a federally recognized, sovereign Native American tribe located southwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul. Following a Dakota tradition of generosity, the SMSC is one of the top philanthropists in Minnesota and is the largest contributor to Native American tribes and causes across the country. It is a strong community partner and a leader in protecting and restoring natural resources. The SMSC’s government, Gaming Enterprise, and various other enterprises are collectively the largest employer in Scott County and attract millions of visitors to the region.