Community Connection: Rebecca Young Update for 4.17

Family medicine specialist Ashleigh Neuman joins Essentia Health-Graceville Clinic

The Essentia Health-Graceville Clinic is excited to welcome Ashleigh Neuman, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner specializing in family medicine. “I chose to join Essentia Health because of the family-oriented nature and teamwork-focused environment,” said Neuman who previously worked as a registered nurse in Graceville. Neuman received her medical education from Walden […]

Two People Suffered Life Threatening Injuries in Single Vehicle Crash

Two people suffered life threatening injuries in an one vehicle rollover in Almond Township, Big Stone County last night. A 2003 Buick Rendezvous was driving southbound on Highway 75 when it lost control and rolled around 6:58 pm. The driver, Kjoe Joseph, and his passenger Smileen Singeuo, both of Clinton, were taken to Essentia Health […]

Community Connection with Marshall Hoffman and the Morris Area Art Boosters 4-16-24

UMN Morris researchers conducting food survey in four western counties

A team of researchers at the University of Minnesota Morris is conducting a food assessment for Douglas, Grant, Pope, and Traverse counties in Minnesota. We are hoping to better understand whether people have enough food, how people access food, and what barriers there may be to food access in these counties. If you are a […]

Deadline Approaching for Congressional Art Competition

Seventh District U.S. Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach is encouraging high school students from her district to participate in the annual Congressional Art Competition as the deadline for submissions is approaching. Fischbach says the longstanding, non-partisan tradition is a wonderful opportunity for students from across the district to showcase their creativity and hard work (Photo is the 2023 […]

Severe Weather Awareness Week – Day 5 – Heat and Wildfires

Today ends Severe Weather Awareness Week with information about Extreme Heat and Wildfires.   Prepare for the upcoming Severe Weather season! Severe weather normally refers to any dangerous weather event with the potential to cause the loss of life or injuries, significant damage to structures, or any other serious disruption to communities. Forms of severe weather events […]

Severe Weather Awareness Week – Day 4 – It’s Tornado Drill Day!

It’s Tornado Drill Day! Today is a good time to prepare, practice what you would do when a severe weather warning is issued.   Tornado Drill Information (April 11, 2024):   ** 10:00 a.m.  The NWS will send a reminder of the drills via social media and issue a Public Information Statement. They will also […]

Severe Weather Awareness Week – Day 3 – Flooding

We’re on day three of Severe Weather Awareness Week – The topic for today is Flooding.   Nationally, floods claim nearly 200 lives each year, force 300,000 people from their homes, and result in property damage in excess of $2 billion. In 2019, six out of the nine state and federally-declared disasters in Minnesota involved […]

Severe Weather Awareness Week – Day Two

It’s Severe Weather Awareness Week! Today we share information about storms, hail and lightning. Plan ahead and be prepared for our upcoming severe weather season.   STORMS, HAIL AND LIGHTNING Thunderstorms affect relatively small areas, compared with most other storms. The typical thunderstorm is 15 miles in diameter and lasts for 30 minutes — but […]