Summer is officially here and with summer comes parties, gatherings, and more opportunities for teens to take part in underaged drinking. Kim Myers of Norman Mahnomen Public Health shares five things you can do as a parent to prevent underaged drinking in your household. For more tips and advice involving substance abuse prevention go to…
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Area schools will be holding their graduation ceremonies this week, and with graduation comes graduation parties. These parties can often be a hotbed for underaged drinking and Kim Myers of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health reminds parents of the Norman County Social Host ordinance. Myers says parents can be held responsible even if they are not present…
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Ada, MN — The IMPACT Coalition of Norman and Mahnomen Counties conducted a successful book drive earlier this spring, and as a results more than 1,200 books were placed in the hands of students from Naytahwaush Charter School, St. Michael’s Catholic School, Mahnomen Elementary, Waubun Middle School, Norman County East Elementary, and Ada-Borup-West Elementary. Kelsey…
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Ada, MN — The 4th of July weekend is a busy one for the local liquor stores as folks stock up on beer and liquor on their way to the lakes and backyard celebrations. Some of those cases of beer will once again have an important reminder for adults this weekend: Don’t buy alcohol for…
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Ada, MN — The Impact Coalition of Norman & Mahnomen County, which works to decrease substance use amongst youth and over time reduce substance use among adults, is in the midst of a book drive and is seeking help from the community to meet their goals. Kim Myers of the Impact Coalition says the goal…
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Ada, MN — This week the Norman-Mahnomen Impact Coalition is celebrating National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week, which is an annual, week-long, health observance that inspires dialogue about the science of drug use and addiction among youth. It provides an opportunity to bring together scientists, students, educators, healthcare providers, and community partners—to help advance the…
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