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The Minnesota Medical Association and several healthcare systems are warning Minnesotans about the growing RSV numbers in children statewide. They also warned of respiratory illnesses such as influenza A and B. Crowding in urgent care clinics and emergency departments, increased hospitalizations, and medication shortages are being reported across the state. One easy way to combat […]
Over the last year, Polk County Public Health Director Sarah Reese has served on the Minnesota Attorney General’s Advisory Panel for the Opioid Settlement and Distribution. This summer, Governor Tim Walz signed a bill that will direct how the state will spend its more than $300 million opioid lawsuit settlement aimed at funding the fight
The United Way of Crookston was able to donate a dozen newborn care kits to Polk County Public Health thanks to the employees of Enbridge Energy. The kits include bottles, bottle brushes, wipes, and several other care items all new moms need. Enbridge contacted the United Way to let them know their employees had chosen
The Polk County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday morning in the Polk County Government Center. CONSENT ITEMS After the Call to Order, the board began the meeting by approving the Commissioner Warrants and Sign Audit List. It also included approving the minutes from their last meetings on September 27 and October 4 and approving
The City of Crookston’s Fall Clean-Up Week will be held this upcoming week from Monday, October 24 to Friday, the 28, and while some things will be the same as it’s been done every year but with some additional limitations due to a lack of garbage trucks. The city reminds everyone that items should be
The last Kids at Castle Event for 2022 is complete, and what a Spooktacular night it was for the event! The weather was perfect, the woods were amazing, and the Head Start volunteers for it helped in the best ways! The Polk County Public Health’s Wellness Coalition, in collaboration with the Crookston Early Childhood Initiative,
