Minnesota workplace injury and illness rate decreases
Minnesota’s estimated workplace injury and illness rate for 2021 decreased from that of 2020. According to the annual Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, the state had an estimated 3.4 OSHA-recordable, nonfatal, workplace injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time-equivalent (FTE) workers in 2021; the estimated rate for 2020 was 3.5 cases per 100 FTE workers.…
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Crow Wing Energized presents “Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety” film screening
iNDIEFLIX Education has sparked a global conversation about anxiety through screenings of its documentary, “Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety”. On Monday, November 14, Crow Wing Energized will hold a special screening of the documentary at Crow Wing County land services building. This film is intended to open up a dialogue between local families, community leaders and…
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Conservation Officer Reports – District 10 (Mille Lacs area)
CO Gregory Verkuilen (Garrison) checked deer hunters, who were having slow success and struggling with windy conditions on the Sunday of opening weekend. Verkuilen also talked about deer season regulations on a local radio program. Anglers made use of the calmer days to go after Mille Lacs Lake muskies. They also caught some limits of…
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Bestselling author Beth Macy sharing message of hope amid overdose crisis
Journalist and bestselling author Beth Macy, in partnership with Essentia Health, is hosting a virtual presentation to discuss the stigma surrounding substance use disorder. The presentation will take place from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 16. Titled “Hope and Help: America’s Overdose Crisis,” Macy will present evidence-based pathways for getting people into care;…
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DNR Conservation Officer Reports – District 9 (Brainerd area)
District 9 – Brainerd areaLast updated: 2022-11-07CO Eric Sullivan (Brainerd) focused on deer hunting activity this past week. During the opening weekend of firearms season Sullivan contacted hunters that were transporting loaded firearms in a motor vehicle, hunting deer with the aid of bait and trespassing. During the investigations firearms and illegally taken deer were…
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Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center welcomes cardiology specialist Tara Gottwalt
Tara Gottwalt, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner, is excited to join Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center and specialize in cardiology. “I chose to join Essentia because I want to be part of a health care system that goes above and beyond in helping its patients get their quality of life back,”…
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