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More than 3 million Minnesotans – seven out of 10 adults in the state – used one or more prescription drugs in 2021, according to an analysis by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). But with many drug prices growing much faster than the rate of inflation, there is an increasing risk of people rationing…
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CO Gregory Verkuilen (Garrison) checked ice angling activity, including a local fishing contest. Several fish houses were being removed from the lakes due to the snow forecast and the season winding down. A lot of snowmobile riders were out despite icy conditions. CO Victoria Griffith (Isle) worked snowmobiling and angling activity. Mille Lacs Lake was…
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Riverwood Healthcare Center has been recognized as a 2023 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital for the sixth time in 12 years. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, this annual recognition program honors outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX™. Now in its…
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Erik Flowers, Crow Wing County Veterans Service Officer, updates us regarding State Soldier’s Assistance Program benefits that have increased for dental and optical services and provides more information about PACT Act claims.
It may be hard to imagine with all the snow outside, but it won’t be long before spring planting begins. Heather Dufault with the Polk and Norman County extension offices says farmers should start getting ready now. Dufault also says farmers need to be mindful of their health. For more information, you can call the…
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Ashley Hall discusses what is new with Koochiching County Food Access.
Aitkin County CARE Executive Director Lynne Jacobs was back to talk “Steering into the Skid” play on Dementia coming to the area on Thursday, April 20th and a conversation on respite care services offered by CARE:
Mahnomen, MN — It’s officially Lenten season and that also means it Fish Fry season! The St. Michael’s Catholic School PTC welcomes all to their Friday night Fish Frys at the St. Michael’s Church Social Hall, starting this Friday, February 24th. Tina Penner, Development Director for the St. Michael’s School, says the PTC group will…
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Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro City Commission held their second regular monthly meeting on Tuesday night, February 21st at the Main Street Community Center. The commission discussed recent complaints that the city had been getting regarding Anchor Ingredients, specifically with dust control from the facility. Hillsboro City Commission President Levi Reese state that are continuing…
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