Tomorrow is the Start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health is raising awareness all month long. Tammy Carlsrud of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health tells us why Breast Cancer Awareness Month is so important. Carlsrud says the best way to prevent breast cancer is to do constant mammogram screenings, as well as self examinations…
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September is National Emergency Preparedness Month, and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health is encouraging area residents to implement emergency plans. With winter fast approaching, many families are starting to get their winter emergency kits together. While this is great, Tammy Carlsrud of Norman-Mahnomen says that families need to make sure they are prepared for emergency situations all…
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Norman-Mahnomen Public Health recently held a car seat checkup event, and a worrying trend was discovered during the event. Ashley Braun of Norman Mahnomen Public Health says a vast majority of car seats were being misused. Braun says it’s also important for parents to get their child’s car seat checked, because Minnesota recently had new…
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HALSTAD, MN—There was a very good turnout for Thursday night’s Make Halstad Home Plate event. People were treated to a picnic dinner of hamburgers and hot dogs, baked beans, chips and lemonade. There was also cotton candy and root beer floats available. Jessica Spaeth of the Halstad Economic Development Association talked about the event. Kristy…
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The 2025/2026 School Year is fast approaching, and Norman Mahnomen Public Health is encouraging parents to reach out to their child’s school, and inform them of any potential accommodations. Kelsey Merkens of Norman Mahnomen Public Health tells us more. Parents should reach out to their school’s district office for more information, or to report potential…
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August is almost here, which means that the 2025/226 school year is fast approaching, and parents are encouraged to start getting their kids back into their school routines. Last week R&J News told you about the importance of sleep routines, but another thing parents should consider is their child’s nutritional routine. Ashley Braun of Norman…
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Sleep is an important part of every child’s development, and with the 2025/2026 school year fast approaching, parents are encouraged to start getting their children back into their school year sleep routines. Ashley Braun is a nurse with Norman Mahnomen Public Health. Braun and fellow nurse Kelsey Merkens explain what a healthy sleep routine looks…
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School is still over a month away, but it’s never too early to start getting your child’s appointments and exams scheduled, before clinics start to get backed up. Kelsey Merkens of Norman Mahnomen Public Health says that one appointment some kids will have to complete is a sports physical. Merkens says some children, and teens…
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The deadline for project proposals through the Norman County Opioid Advisory Council is fast approaching, and interested parties are encouraged to get their request submitted as soon as possible. Kim Myers of Norman Mahnomen Public Health gives us a refresher on where the funding from this council is coming from. Meyers also tells us what…
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Independence Day is fast approaching, and many will be celebrating outside in the sun. Kelsey Merkens of Norman Mahnomen Public Health reminds people to make sure they prioritize sun safety over the holiday weekend. While sunburn can be painful in the short term, Merkens says unprotected exposure to the sun can also have some long…
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