April 12 Business News on the Streets of Alexandria: Echo Press

Samantha Rushing, a native of Devils Lake, ND, has recently joined Explore Alexandria Tourism as the new social media marketing coordinator. With previous experience in retail and hospitality spanning over 12 years, Rushing brings a wealth of knowledge to her new role. She also owns an online boutique called Emerald and Pine Boutique and has collaborated with various Alexandria businesses on their social media campaigns.

Joe Korkowski, the executive director of Explore Alexandria Tourism, expressed his excitement about Rushing’s addition to the team, citing her combined experience and keen eye for social media trends as valuable assets. He believes that Rushing will play a crucial role in promoting Alexandria tourism to people across the Midwest.

Rushing, along with her husband Alex and their two dogs, currently resides in Brandon. She joins the Explore Alexandria staff alongside business operations manager Staci Bennett and Korkowski.

In other news, physical therapists Ty Bentrup, Scott Syverson, and Lindsay Weller from Alomere Health, along with Drew Paradis from Heartland Orthopedics, recently completed a Level 1 functional dry needling course through Evidence in Motion (EIM). This new skill will provide the community with an additional treatment option for musculoskeletal pain and movement disorders. Dry needling aims to improve pain and mobility by reducing muscle tension and increasing blood flow to the affected area.

For those interested in scheduling an appointment or learning more about dry needling, they can reach out to Alomere Health Rehabilitation Services at 320-762-6079 or Heartland Orthopedic Specialists at 320-762-1144.