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POLK COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH ASKS FOR THE COMMUNITY’S HELP TO SLOW THE SPREAD OF COVID-19

Our communities have seen a rapid rise in individuals testing positive for COVID-19. This has resulted in slower test results, delay in investigation calls, and positive individuals self-notifying their close contacts and employer. Together We Can do our part to help slow the spread in our community by following these guidelines. IF YOU ARE SICK: […]

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SOME POLK COUNTY SENIOR LIVING FACITILIES SEEING INCREASED CASES OF COVID-19

On Wednesday, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) reported an additional 55 cases of COVID-19 in Polk County. A social media post by Representative Deb Kiel on a KROX story Wednesday read, “Outbreak in Nursing homes is part of the increase, and they have been diligent in protecting the residents and staff.” KROX spoke with

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CROOKSTON SCHOOL BOARD VOTES 4-2 TO STAY MODEL 2 LEARNING

The Crookston School Board voted 4-2 to stay Model 2 learning at their meeting on Monday night while listening to the advisement of Polk County Public Health.  STAYING MODEL 2 LEARNING –  With an uptick in COVID-19 cases in Polk County and the high school reporting a positive case on Sunday and Highland School reporting

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COVID TESTING EVENT IN CROOKSTON TESTS 265 ON DAY ONE

The first day of “no-barrier” COVID-19 testing was held at the Crookston Sports Center Tuesday. Amanda Frie, site coordinator for the state’s testing effort said they tested about half as many people as they can handle in a day. “We had over 265 people tested,” said Frie. “Lots of people coming in even with the

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COMMUNITY COVID-19 TESTING EVENT TO BE HELD AT CROOKSTON SPORTS CENTER THIS WEEK

The Minnesota Department of Health announced the continuation of a statewide push to increase access to “no-barrier” COVID-19 testing with a fifth week of testing locations. MDH is partnering with local public health officials and other community partners to offer testing this week in four Minnesota communities, including Crookston. This “no-barrier” COVID-19 testing will be

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