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Starting Saturday, July 16, people facing a mental health crisis can dial 988 to connect to support. The change is part of a nationwide effort to transition the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to a phone number people can more easily remember and access in times of crisis. The shift also includes an online chat feature […]
The Polk County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday morning at the Polk County Government Center. CONSENT ITEMS The board began the meeting by approving a payment to the Minnesota State Bar Association in Minneapolis of $352 for dues for the Polk County Attorney’s office. It also included approving a payment to Harlan’s Boat’s-R-Us in
Minnesota officials are warning consumers to avoid eating fresh, organic strawberries from the FreshKampo or HEB brands after linking hepatitis A illnesses to these strawberries. The Minnesota Department of Health, the California Department of Public Health, and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture are working with federal officials and public health agencies in other states and
Prompted by a cluster of hepatitis cases of unknown origin among children in multiple states and countries, state health officials are asking parents to watch for signs of liver inflammation in their children – especially after bouts with either upper respiratory or stomach-intestinal illnesses. Signs of liver inflammation can include yellowing of the eyes or
Results from a Minnesota Department of Health survey confirm healthcare worker burnout and show workforce shortage trends are affecting a wide range of healthcare professionals. The survey data indicates alarming projected workforce losses in Minnesota’s small towns and rural areas. Nearly 1 in 5 rural health care providers say they plan to leave their profession
The Polk County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday morning inside the Polk County Government Center. They heard from County Engineer Richard Sanders on abstract quotes for two Tandem Axles Diesel Trucks and snowplow equipment for them from Boyer Ford Trucks Duluth and Bert’s Truck Equipment, and to request the installation of a side inlet
