One of the largest producers of medical devices in the world, Medtronic, funds a project in Rice County, MN to manage and prevent cardiovascular disease for the underprivileged.

"HealthFinders Collaborative announced on Tuesday a three year, $600,000 project funded by Medtronic Philanthropy through their HealthRise US program.

"The program seeks to improve management and prevention of diabetes and cardiovascular disease among underserved populations in Rice County."--NfldNewsKevin, the Faribault Daily News