Flu season may impact Red Cross blood supply
A Release from the American Red Cross Minnesota and Dakotas Region: The CDC predicts a serious spread of flu this year and is already reporting an early spike in cases in several states. When seasonal illnesses increase, the number of healthy blood donors tends to decrease. We need people to give now to help ensure…
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Newbanks Named Director of Development for Initiative Foundation
LITTLE FALLS, MN—The Initiative Foundation announced today that Carl Newbanks, accredited Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) and Fellow in Charitable Estate Planning (FCEP), has been promoted to the director of development position. Newbanks previously served as the Foundation’s grants and development manager. Before joining the Foundation, he served as the director of program development and…
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Morrison County Sheriff’s Office seeking tips in Brisk Homicide 6 years later
The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office continues to ask for the public’s assistance in the homicide investigation of Terrence “Terry” Brisk’s death that occurred 6 years ago on Monday, November 7th, 2016. The Sheriff’s Office is heavily invested in this case with assistance from the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. The Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that the…
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CRMC extends flu shot clinics
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Clinic is extending the influenza vaccine clinic at its Crosby Super One location for people of all ages through November 23 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. An appointment is encouraged prior to arrival by calling 218-545-5350. Insurance is accepted; the cash cost is $30 per…
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Amber Rasinski Joins Lakewood Health System Medical Staff
Staples, MN – November 4, 2022 — Amber Rasinski, family nurse practitioner, joins Lakewood Health System’s medical staff. Originally from Staples, MN, Rasinski earned her master’s degree from Concordia University of Wisconsin. She is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, American Nurses Association and the Minnesota Rural Health Association. Rasinski began working at…
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