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POLK COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH TO CELEBRATE WINTER WALK TO SCHOOL DAY-FITNESS FEVER IN FEBRUARY

Winter has arrived, but that doesn’t mean an end to being active. It’s the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the various functional living choices available here in our area, whether sledding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, curling, ice fishing, hockey, or ice skating. February Fitness Fever and Winter Walk to School Day are celebrated across

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NEW FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER OPENS IN EAST GRAND FORKS

Polk County Family Resource Center Grand Opening in East Grand Forks took place on Tuesday, November 14, from 3-6 pm at their new location in the Senior High Center, located at 1505 Central Avenue Northwest in East Grand Forks. The Chamber of Commerce members were present for the ribbon-cutting ceremony, as well as Senator Johnson;

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SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES REMAIN AT HIGH LEVELS, LOCAL TESTING AVAILABLE

Polk-Norman-Mahnomen Community Health Services emphasizes the importance of Reproductive and Sexual Health Services for our youth. Pregnancy and birth disproportionately impact greater Minnesota, while STIs affect youth regardless of geography. The 10 counties with the highest teen birth rates are all in greater Minnesota. Despite historic lows, the United States continues to have one of

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POLK COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH OFFERS INFO FOR FREE COVID TESTS

Polk County Public Health has been receiving an increase in phone calls looking for COVID-19 tests. Please order your home tests NOW for use later if you need them. Minnesotans can order free rapid at-home COVID-19 tests through the State of Minnesota once a month for free while supplies last. Learn more and place your

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SAFETY TOWN WRAPS UP A BUSY WEEK OF SAFETY TRAINING

The Crookston Community Education Program hosted its annual Safety Town program at Washington Elementary School, which ran this week. Megan Parenteau and Stacy Olson are co-safety town coordinators, as well as teachers at Washington Elementary School. The Safety Town program is intended for children who have recently completed Kindergarten, and the program provides comprehensive safety

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