This activity is funded in collaboration with Gundersen Medical Foundation and the All of Us Research Program. 

Ruthie Chipps, MS, RDN, CD, LD, is Regional Registered Dietitian for Hy-Vee, Inc., providing individual consultations and worksite-wellness programs based at the Winona, Minnesota and La Crosse, Wisconsin stores.

Her mission is to inspire others through personalized nutrition and purposeful living. She’s passionate about teaching healthy (and tasty) cooking methods, providing media communications and advancing Food as Medicine initiatives. While directing nutrition services for a chain of wellness centers in Atlanta, Ruth was a frequent guest on CNN and received Georgia’s “Recognized Dietitian of the Year” award. Currently she hosts “Harvest of the Month” on NBC-TV (WEAU) which is taped in the Hy-Vee produce department. She is also a monthly “Foodie Friday” guest on WKBT-TV(CBS) morning news in La Crosse. 

Your health and safety are important to us. Please take precautions if you have any known food allergies. Ingredient lists and recipes will be provided at the cooking demonstration. The La Crescent Public Library, our class instructor, and the sponsors are not responsible for any illness or injury that may occur.