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Legislative notebook: Legislature approves freezing college tuitions
By Danielle Killey and Don Davis A bill funding Minnesota State Colleges and Universities and the University of Minnesota systems freezes tuitions. Senators passed the bill 44-22 and the House 76-56 ...
Posted on 5/17/13 at 8:45 PM
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DNR sets March 12 public input meeting in TRF
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has scheduled a public meeting for 7 to 9 p.m. March 12 at Northland Community and Technical College in Thief River Falls to take input on a number of hun...
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Tobacco use: still a problem
It's safe to say that over the past few decades, billions of dollars have been spent in the United States on reducing tobacco use. It has had an impact. The number of adults who smoke has declined st...
Posted on 11/15/12 at 2:30 PM
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I made it on MPR: )
A couple weeks ago many of you read my take on the Trayvon Martin tragedy. Well, Minnesota Public Radio enjoyed it and featured it on their site today: ) Check it out: http://minnesota.publicradio.or...
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Cucumbers and Yogurt are Saucy and Versatile
While in Minneapolis last weekend, after a light Sunday breakfast at Sunstreet Breads, (Heavy Table recently had a nice write-up about Sun Street with photos) my husband and I stopped at the nearby Ki...
Posted on 6/19/11 at 9:27 AM
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Cities, counties taking one more step to keep teens safe

Nearly everyone knows that it is against the law in Minnesota for young people under age 21 to drink alcohol. But you may not be aware that some city and county governments across the state are taking one more step to keep teens safe and prevent underage drinking.

By By Crystal Hoepner, Public health , January 29, 2010

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H1N1 vaccine hard to get

As noses begin to run and fevers keep children home from school, the H1N1 vaccine is trickling into the state.

By By Greta Petrich and Celeste Beam, Staff Reporters , November 04, 2009

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Depression can be treated

Depression isn’t just bad moods and occasional sadness. Depression is a serious problem that impacts every aspect of a person’s life.

By By Amy Reineke, Public Health educator , June 12, 2009

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Help youth avoid risky behaviors

School will be out soon, and summer fun is on the horizon. As youth gear up for an active summer, peer pressure and the excitement of risk-taking may overshadow their concerns for safety.

By By Amy Reineke, Public Health educator , June 03, 2009

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Pawlenty trims public works bill; keeps Alexandria Airport funding intact

Flood prevention and recovery projects will be fully funded, but Gov. Tim Pawlenty trimmed a public works funding bill, saying legislators want to spend too much. He did, however, approve a $2 million request for an Alexandria aircraft surveillance facility.

By Don Davis , May 19, 2009

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Public health nurses help evacuate seniors

Public health nurses help evacuate seniors According to the dictionary, a nurse is a person trained to care for the sick or infirm, especially in a hospital. In reality, there’s a lot more to being a nurse than the sterile white uniform and nurse’s cap that’s conjured up from that description. Nowadays, nurses are found in more places than just the hospital. They work in emergency rooms, school-based clinics, homeless shelters, nursing homes and in private homes.

By Celeste Beam , May 08, 2009

Simple ways to practice mental fitness

We are all told to remember to get our 30 minutes per day of physical exercise – but we need to remember to take care of our minds as well!

By By Amy Reineke, Public Health educator , May 06, 2009

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County asked to share public health

Since September of last year, the Stevens Traverse Grant (STG) Public Health department has contracted with Douglas County for interim public health director services.

By Celeste Beam , April 17, 2009

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Is laughter really the best medicine?

What brings you joy? Is it chocolate, tropical vacations, hugs from children, a card from a friend, or the satisfaction of a job well done?

By By Crystal Hoepner, Public health , April 10, 2009

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What you need to know about childhood vaccines

As a soon-to-be first-time mother, I began receiving advice from family, friends and even strangers about many aspects of parenting from the moment I broke the news I was pregnant.

By By Jessica Peterson, Public Health , March 13, 2009

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Parenting resources for early childhood years

As parents, we are “supposed to” know how to raise our children, right?

By By Connie Fields, Public Health nurse , March 11, 2009

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Text at your own risk

During a recent trip to Fargo, I tried, unsuccessfully, to text while my kids and I walked through the busy shopping mall.

By By Crystal Hoepner, Public health , February 18, 2009

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