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Crookston educators celebrate successful Safety Town 2026 program, thanking community partners and volunteers

Safety Town, a Crookston Community Education program, was held from June 2-5 at Washington School. The four-day program is open to children who recently completed kindergarten and will move to first grade in the fall. A full class of 41 participants completed the program during their graduation ceremony on Friday. Highland first-grade teachers Megan Parenteau […]

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Polk County Public Health bringing apple trees to local schools

Polk County Public Health, through the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP), is excited to announce a new initiative bringing apple trees to local schools as part of ongoing efforts to promote healthy eating, environmental learning, and long-term wellness in youth settings. The SHIP program works across Minnesota communities to support healthy choices where people live,

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Polk County has a confirmed case of Measles

A case of measles has been confirmed in Polk County. This is the first case of measles confirmed in the county in 2026. Polk County Public Health is working with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) to contact peoplewho may have been exposed, and area health care providers to ensure they have the informationneeded to

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STI Screenings Continue Locally Amid Public Health Funding Uncertainties

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

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Polk County Opioid Settlement Advisory Council provides at-home drug deactivation and disposal pouches to help prevent medication misuse

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

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