Photo courtesy of Shawna Hill, owner of âIn the Beginning Photographyâ
Above: Kaleena Wiens
Kaleena Wiens is set to be honored at an upcoming “4 Under 40” recognition event, meant to honor those young people in a community who are up-and-coming leaders in the community. Wiens currently lives in Truman and works as a corrections officer for the Brown County Sheriff’s department. She also volunteers with Truman Ambulance Service and Truman Fire and Rescue and is only the 2nd woman to serve in the Truman Fire Department.
Wiens shares her background and how she got to where she is now.
“I grew up in Apple Valley and went to college at Minnesota State University in Mankato,” she said. “Then I met my husband and about four years ago we moved here to Truman and I joined the fire department.”
jsorensen@fairmontsentinel.com
FAIRMONT Several programs and events recognize hardworking and community-minded people, but those are often geared toward the elderly. While not seeking to diminish lifetime achievements, it can also be important to recognize younger generations for their forward-thinking efforts.
To that end, a recognition event known as “4 Under 40” is prepared to honor four Martin County residents, including Blake Potthoff, Laura Olsen, Kaleena Wiens, and Benjamin Landsteiner.
Erik Karre, District Director for the Boy Scouts of America Twin Valley Action Council, shares information explaining the event.
“It’s designed to recognize up and coming leaders in the community. Many older people get recognized for lifetime commitments to things in the community,” he said. “Back in my hometown there really wasn’t a lot that was designed to recognize the young people. So I put together a committee of people in the community and we put this together.”