(UPDATE, 4pm Wednesday). We just got word that Dan is being released from the hospital right now. Welcome home Dan.
(UPDATE, 8:30AM Wednesday). Dan called into the morning show from Abbott in Minneapolis and admitted that it’s been quite an experience as he tries to figure out just what happened to him. He sounded great and is ecstatic that he’s going to be getting out very soon.
Listen to Dan here!
(UPDATE, 4:30pm Monday) We had a good report from Suzanne today. She is back in CA but spoke to Dan awhile ago. He is sounding back to normal and feels a lot better. Everything is looking like he will be discharged in a few days. He is having visitors, so feel free to do so if you’d like.
(UPDATE, 7pm Saturday). Dan had a great day and has been moved out of the ICU and had a few phone conversations with his daughter. His breathing is much improved and he will be admitted to a room and resume testing on Monday. Keep checking back to this site and we’ll keep you informed. Hopefully our friend will come home soon!
(UPDATE, 2pm Friday). They have decided to keep Dan in the ICU at this time. Although he is breathing better, he is somewhat disorientated due to medications and in a condition that requires the ICU monitoring. He is not ready to have guests yet. They have scheduled further testing to determine his prognosis.
(UPDATE, 3:30pm Thursday). Dan has made great improvements today, is awake and on oxygen. He’s going to stay in the ICU for one more night before being moved. They plan to run various tests. They found some pneumonia in addition to the problems he has with severe asthma.
Suzanne asked that you go through email instead of calling the hospital. Email her at suz@suzannefreeman.com. If you’d like to leave a note to Dan in the comment section below, she will be printing them and reading to Dan soon.
(UPDATE, 2pm Wednesday) We’ve heard from Dan’s daughter, Suzanne. She’s with him now in the ICU. She reported that he is doing better but still having a hard time breathing. He has been removed from the ventilator.
(Tuesday) Many close friends of Dan Freeman have stopped in and called the station this morning looking for Dan. Because Dan is an employee and close friend of us, we wanted to post an update on his health. Dan suffered a severe asthma attack yesterday and was taken by ambulance to Abbott Northwestern Hospital and is currently in the ICU on a ventilator. We are in contact with his family and will keep you updated as Dan recovers.
Dan,
Thoughts and prayers are with you for a speedy recovery!
Deb
Thanks for the update, KYMN…..and Tim you do a great job of keeping those of us far away informed, instantly. We hope Dan has a complete and speedy recovery.
Maureen and Jerry Valley
Dan – You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Danny,
we’re here for you, however you need us! All my love and hugs are headed your way–get better soon!
Felicia
I’ll add my good wishes to the chorus. Dan, I hope you’re on the road to recovery soon – and thanks, Tim, for letting Dan’s friends and radio fans know.
Hey Dan,save a comb for my water glass.(he gets it) hope to hear you THIS Sunday morning
Danny! I hope the vent is/was very short term. I’ve done the ventilator bit – very dramatic but NO FUN! Northfield needs you back and TALKING ASAP. KEEP BREATHING!!
Julie – checking in on you from Colorado
Dan – you are in my thoughts and prayers, get better soon! Thank you to the folks at KYMN for updating us on Dan.
Hi Dan – as well – you’re in my thoughts and looking forward to having you back in my sights.
Danny:
Everyone at NHS has you in our thoughts! Get better soon buddy, we need you in Northfield!!
Best wishes to you Dan and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. I am looking forward to seeing your smiling face at the meeting. Take care.
Thanks everyone. Dan is aware of this posting thread and should be reading over it soon.
Dan,
Sorry to here you’re not feeeling well.
GET WELL SOON!
Marko
Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Dan!
Hi grampy.
I am so sad that I cannot be with you right now, but I’m glad you have Suzanne, my Dad, Jeff, and Grandma to keep you company.
Thinking of you every minute here in India, and I hope you get back on your feet soon!
Ryann
Love you, Actor Guy.
Dan…..I keep you in my prayers and hope for a speedy recovery. You’re a good guy and friend. Hang in there.
The Shop Local team is pulling for you, Dan!
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Hi Dan, Keeping you in my prayers and hope you have a speedy recovery. Take good care of yourself and follow doctor’s orders!!
As you rest and heal, know that you are thought of warmly and wished a speedy recovery!!
Danny,
Take care of yourself and get well soon. See you next time I’m in Northfield.
Saw Jeff at a B to B affair tonight and he told me of this way to connect with you. All good wishes for speedy recovery. Come home soon, Mr. Northfield!
Susan Hv.
Wow Dan, hope you are on the mend and will be back home really soon.
Hi Dan,
Dear man, what the heck? We are all buzzing amongst ourselves keeping the information up to date. So how much are you loved??? Looks like a lot dear friend. You are in my heart laddiebuck. Please get well soon. I can’t stand the thought of you feeling poorly.
Wet Kiss and a Hickey,
Dallas
Dan-
I put the word out and Henry’s had the prayer line in full swing (for everyone’s favorite Jew-thren). We’re all thinking about you and wishing you a speedy recovery. Julianna says it’s too late to re-cast now, your stuck. Annie and Kim sing a lovely “Get well!” and want to visit you soon.
Take care, my friend,
Michael
Our best wishes to you, Dan. Hang in there and get well soon!
Bob & Nola Matheson
Sorry to hear about your health problems. You will be in my prayers. Love you!
Get well soon.
Carol
dan.
we are thinking of you!!! glad to hear that you are in good hands–
take good care!!
love,
bonita and tim thomas
Dan -
My best wishes for a fast and full recovery.
Bob
Danny: Thinking of you. Worried about you. Rest well.
Tania Legvold
PS If this is what happens because you loan out your cough drops…..sheesh!
Get well soon Dan…we had noticed you didn’t sound the best on Sunday, but never dreamed it was this serious…take care…our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family (Sunday mornings won’t be the same until you’re back!)
Mary and Jerry
In my thoughts and sending wishes for a full recovery!
Hi Dan!
Get well soon, but don’t be in too much of a hurry. It’s snowing a lot. Take it easy and come back to us!
Hey Dan,
Sorry to hear you are having to look at the inside of a hospital! Hope you feel better really soon and are able to get back to broadcasting from KYMN. Northfield needs you! The medical professionals are working hard to help you get back on your feet and outta there! You’re in our prayers.
Thinking of you,
Sid and Martha Kasper
Hi Uncle Dan,
I hope you have a speedy recovery! Looks like you have lots of people wishing you well!
Take care, Your favorite niece (my cousins won’t mind),
Liz
Dan and Suzy, I send you both my love and prayers and wish Icould give you a hug in person.
Dan, sad to hear that you are now feeling too well. I know all of Northfield misses you. Get better soon so that we can hear your voice again.
Dan –
Hope you are soon up and back about town. Take plenty of time to rest and mend.
- Arlen
Dan,
Rachel has been so worried about you! ( She loves you!)You are in our thoughts and prayers.Get well soon!
Lori and Rachel Hanson
Dan, so happy to hear you are extubated and have your family at your side! Hope we can visit soon. I knew a Freeman couldn’t be silenced for long! – peace – Ben
I had no idea!!Thank you for posting this.
Dan we all love you and look forward to seeing you back on the streets soon. Don’t give up the fight- ever!!
Hey Danny! It’s not the same around here without you! We can never take anything for granted, can we? Let’s get those lungs shaped up and ready for dancing! Sending lots o’ love dear friend! Miss you.
We miss your smiling face on the streets of Northfield (well, not ON the streets…) and look forward to a visit on the corner soon. Get well, Dan. We are thinking of you. Bart and Sue
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Heard about your misfortune, Dan, and prayers and thoughts with you from a classmate of 1958. Just been talking to another 58 classmate, Gail Nielsen, tonight, and she sends along her best to you as well. Get well soon.
There is much talk of love and concern for you around town, Dan! Please know how much you’re missed and that we all look forward to seeing you out and about in Northfield. Best wishes for a strong and steady recovery!
Dan, you know how much Reid and I love you and I hope you can feel our heartfelt good wishes from that hospital bed. Of the many beers drunk Friday at Froggy Bottoms, most were raised in your honor, which as we all known is beyond (public) reproach. Much love to our best friend — and certainly the best friend this community has ever had.
Dan….I know it takes alot to keep you down! So happy to hear you are working your way back to “normal” (whatever that is). Keep following the healing road, buddy. This town isn’t the same without you strolling around with that big smile of yours! *am
Hi Dan,
Could have bowled us over by news of asthma attack; we did not know you have asthma!!!! At any rate, prayers from all of your friends have helped sustain you during these difficult days. We know the doctors and nurses are giving you the best of care. Please know that you have tons of support for your rest and recovery and will be so glad to hear when you are home in Nfld. Things are still humming at St. Paul’s on German Lake with Van Miller. Those Northfield guys! land out here! Quite something. Must check on Superbowl and see who is going to win. Our love, Sandy and Tom
Dan, I am so sorry to hear you had such a severe asthma attack and are at Abbott. I hope your breathing is improving and you can begin to get back to your high-level-energy self. You are a much loved man to all who know you. Marsha Morrill Kitchel
Dear Dan,
The Guthrie girls say rest and let others take care of you for a bit!
Thinking of you from Washington state,
Lisa Guthrie
Your friends and fellow Board members at the Northfield Area Foundation are thinking of you and hope for a quick and full recovery soon.
Dan-
So sorry to hear you’re not feeling well. I’ve been busy making chicken soup for another friend who’s been in and out of Hospitals recently, so I have a good supply when you’re ready for some.
Good Luck- you are clearly loved and needed in Northfield!
Marilyn
Dan – I just heard you were in the hospital! We’re thinking about you and I’m ready to make matzoh ball soup whenever you’re ready to eat some. Betsey
My love to Dan! May your breathing be relaxed…and your spirits high.
Hey, Dan! It was so GREAT to hear you on the radio. On behalf of the Defeat of Jesse James Days Committee; we all are relieved that you are doing so much better and look forward to seeing you soon!
Dan,
Just heard about your recent “vacation”. Very glad to hear that you are back home and doing well. I’ll have to listen on Sunday as I’m sure you will “fill us in” . . .
Bob
Thanks to KYMN for hosting this communal site to leave all these messages for me. It is a bit overwhelming and at the same time comforting to know that so many of you are sending me love and encouragement. I promise to be on my good behavior and get well as soon as I can. (Well, as good as my behavior can ever be) Gratefully Yours, Dan