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Polk County Public Health (PCPH) and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health (NMPH) want community members to know that HIV, Hepatitis C, and Syphilis screening services remain available locally, even as federal public health funding discussions continue across Minnesota and other states. Recent national conversations regarding reductions to HIV and sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention funding have raised […]
As drug overdoses continue to rise across the United States, there is an urgent need for prevention efforts at the local level. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, 678 Minnesotans died from drug overdoses in 2024. To help address this crisis, the Polk County Opioid Settlement Advisory Council is providing Polk County residents with
The Gala for Girls is set for Friday, May 1, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Crookston Inn. Polk County Public Health Director Sarah Reese tells us how the event got started. “The Gala for Girls is an event that’s been going on for almost two decades,” said Reese. “It started out as an initiative with
Polk County Public Health is warning or potential measles exposures in Grand Forks on February 9 and 11. Grand Forks County has reported potential measles exposures at the following locations: February 9• Altru Pediatrics Clinic (12:10–7 p.m.)• Hobby Lobby (1:15–4 p.m.)• Starbucks (2–4:15 p.m.) February 11• ALDI (10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.)• Sam’s Club (10:30 a.m.–1 p.m.)•
Winter has arrived, but that doesn’t mean an end to being active. From sledding, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing to curling, ice fishing, hockey, and ice skating, winter offers countless ways for individuals and families to stay active, connect with nature, and enjoy time together. “We are hoping to encourage people to get out, get their
In recognition of Radon Action Month 2026, Polk County Public Health is urging residents to test their homes for radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas that comes from the soil and can build up indoors. Radon is invisible and odorless and can enter homes through small openings in foundations and lower levels, such as cracks,
