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Grand Forks Children’s Museum announces Altru Health System as ‘naming donor’
1+ week, 2+ day ago (591+ words) GRAND FORKS " The Grand Forks Children's Museum has announced that Altru Health System is the naming donor of the new facility, construction of which is expected to begin this spring. Altru has made a $3.5 million commitment, spread equally over the…...
Suicide prevention advocate seeks volunteers to support LGBTQ+ youth in North Dakota
1+ week, 5+ day ago (687+ words) Editor's note: If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741. BISMARCK " A North Dakota activist is recruiting volunteers across the state…...
Man found dead by suicide at Lake Region Correctional Center in Devils Lake
2+ week, 7+ hour ago (127+ words) DEVILS LAKE " A man was found dead by suicide in a jail cell at a facility in Devils Lake. According to a release from the Ramsey County Sheriff's Department, the 67-year-old died "from injuries sustained from a suicide by hanging…...
Letter: Recognizing 211 Helpline Day in North Dakota
2+ week, 2+ day ago (215+ words) On Feb. 11, North Dakota will officially recognize 211 Helpline Day, a meaningful acknowledgment of a service that quietly supports thousands of individuals and families across our state each year. By dialing 211, North Dakotans can access free, confidential information and referrals for…...
An ancient prayer practice finds a home in Central Minnesota
2+ week, 4+ day ago (800+ words) ALEXANDRIA, Minn. " The story of how Alexandria's First Congregational Church came to have a labyrinth in its basement is bittersweet. In fact, it's the exact combination of joy and sorrow and loss and renewal that, probably, labyrinths were originally designed…...
Amanda Kosior: Healing through legacy service
2+ week, 4+ day ago (336+ words) I grew up in a neighborhood full of boys, and because my backyard was flat and green with a flower bed in the right spot to act as second base, there were quite a few Whiffle Ball games played at…...
$500,000 in opioid settlement funds to be distributed to 12 recipients in Polk County
2+ week, 5+ day ago (314+ words) POLK COUNTY, Minn. " The Polk County Opioid Settlement Advisory Council will distribute $500,000 across 12 recipients during its second round allocating opioid settlement funds. Sarah Reese, director of Polk County Public Health, said some funds will build on initiatives started during the…...
Grand Forks' newly established crisis drop-in had 30 participants within 45 days
2+ week, 5+ day ago (621+ words) GRAND FORKS " Providers from Centre and the Northeast Behavioral Health Clinic are meeting Grand Forks residents where they are, assessing their needs and helping them get appropriate care through two recently established programs. The crisis drop-in was designed to serve…...
New body cam video shows moments before GF deputy fatally shoots woman
2+ week, 6+ day ago (445+ words) GRAND FORKS " Newly obtained investigative records provide more details about an incident in which a Grand Forks County Sheriff's deputy shot and killed a woman to save a hostage. The county prosecutor ruled Deputy Cameron Bridger had no other choice…...
University of Minnesota's 5-year plan includes 'exciting' health care efforts for Duluth
4+ week, 1+ day ago (641+ words) DULUTH " The University of Minnesota Duluth received a visit from University President Rebecca Cunningham last week, just days before the start of the spring semester. Cunningham's Northland visit included meetings with several local legislators, as well as stops at some…...