Polk County Opioid Settlement Update
Polk County is scheduled to receive roughly $1.9 million from Minnesota’s opioid settlement from opioid maker Johnson and Johnson plus three pharmaceutical companies that distributed the drugs. Polk County Commissioner Joan Lee says you can follow how the settlement money will be used through the County’s website. Polk County’s website is at co.polk.mn.us. In departments…
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Polk County Incinerator could receive improvements, funding
Earlier this week on KKCQ’s Food for Thought, Polk County Commissioner Joan Lee joined Tom Lano to discuss the potential upgrades that have been long overdue for the county’s waste management, headlined by improvements for the incinerator. Regarding funding, Lee mentioned that potential funding could be on its way from a potential bonding bill or…
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Gerald Dyrdahl Memorial Pine Lake 200 coming to Gonvick for New Year’s
With the year coming to a close, it is that time of year for the Gerald Dyrdahl Memorial Pine Lake 200 to come to northern Minnesota once again! With help from Five Star Motor Sports Promotions, the annual event being held in Dyrdahl’s memory will be held once again at Pine Lake in Gonvick, MN…
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Traill County Community Giving
HILLSBORO, ND—Traill County is nearing the deadline for its annual Community Giving Project. Beth Morrow with the Aggasiz Valley Human Service Zone says there are many people on their list this year. Morrow was asked if there are more people seeking help this year. Here is what the Community Giving Project would like you to…
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COVID Bivalent Booster Clinics in Crow Wing County
Appointments are now available for updated (bivalent) boosters. Minnesota Department of Health will hold a booster clinic in the Safety Building at the Fairgrounds on 9/20 and at the Emily City Hall on 9/21. Pfizer bivalent boosters and primary series are available at both locations for people age 12 and older. Make an appointment today.…
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Norman County Veteran’s Officer Provides Update on Post 9/11 Veterans Service Bonus
Minnesota — During a recent visit on the KRJB Kaleidoscope Program, Norman County Veterans Service Officer John Rosenberger provided more information on the recently announced Post 9/11 Veterans Service Bonus that was passed through the Minnesota Legislature. Rosenberger notes that MDVA has a history of post-war bonuses and this latest provides a bonus for those…
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