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Governor Tim Walz announced that Minnesota is opening four new call centers for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in an effort to provide more mental health support to residents.

Walz said it is "paramount" to prioritize mental health amid COVID-19.  On Wednesday, the number of people who tested positive for the disease reached 469,905, and 6,319 people have died since the pandemic reached Minnesota 11 months ago, according to MDH.  Stearns County reported 13 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, according to MDH. In Benton and Sherburne counties, cases rose by three and eight, respectively.  No new deaths were reported in the tri-county area. According to MDH, 456,244 cor...

Minnesota opens four call centers for National Suicide Prevention Lifeline The state previously had been without a local center since 2018. Author: Minnesota has opened four new call centers for suicide and mental health support, officials announced Wednesday.  The call centers are part of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network, which is comprised of more than 160 centers nationwide. The last Minnesota-based call center affiliated with the network, Crisis Connection, closed in 2018 d...

53:00 Monday, February 8, 2021 - Bruce Gjovig’s newest book is Innovative Entrepreneurs from North Dakota: 125 Years of Impact. The book profiles 46 North Dakotans who made their mark in business. ~~~ Giving Hearts Day is coming up on Thursday, and each year we like to pick out a recipient organization or two to learn about their work and to promote giving to any of the dozens of organizations that participate. This year, we visit with Cindy Miller, executive director of First Link, the hotli...

Posted: December 23, 2020 Help change the future for people affected by dementia In an increasingly uncertain world, East Kootenay residents living with dementia and their caregivers are facing more social isolation than ever before. To help them, the Alzheimer Society of B.C. is gearing up for its 2021 Alzheimer’s Awareness Month campaign, held annually in January. Throughout the month, residents can learn more about how they can take individual action to help change the future for British ...

Families can register to receive holiday greetings from Santa and Mrs. Claus through Dec. 13.