Video: After losing children, Minnesota mothers fight to save other kids facing mental health issues

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Cook County and Sawtooth Mountain Clinic Health Officials provide update on vaccine efforts

The first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine arrived in Cook County last week and were administered to health care personnel as part of Phase 1A distribution efforts. From Sawtooth Mountain Clinic and Cook County Public Health - December 31, 2020 Read More »

Video: When average Minnesotans can expect to receive COVID-19 vaccine

Ehresmann and other state health officials provided an update on Minnesota’s COVID-19 situation and vaccine plan at a news conference on Wednesday morning, their first since before Christmas. From Fox 9 News - December 30, 2020 Read More »

Seniors: Get Your Flu Shot - It's Important!

Getting vaccinated for the flu is more important than ever. Not only will a flu shot help keep you and your family healthy, it can help reduce the strain on the healthcare system and keep hospital beds and other medical resources available for people with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). From Boreal Community Media - December 29, 2020 Read More »

Video: Tow truck operator asks drivers to be extra cautious after a fellow driver gets hit by a car

With more snow expected in the coming days, Grindeland says this is an important reminder to slow down and move over. By Hannah Flood of KMSP-TV Fox 9 News - December 27, 2020 Read More »

Video: Officials encourage safety after incidents involving thin ice

Authorities say there were at least five incidents of people falling through thin ice over the holiday weekend. By Charmaine Nero of KARE 11 News - December 27, 2020 Read More »

Star Tribune highlights Cook County's COVID-19 response efforts

The Sunday Star Tribune article cited that the partnership between public and private groups and local residents was critical to have 'kept COVID-19 at bay' in Cook County. From Boreal Community Media - December 21, 2020 Read More »

Video: Mental health experts explain how kids can overcome a non-traditional holiday this year

Branstetter is a school psychologist and child mental health expert. She says children with ADHD, anxiety and autism spectrum disorders may have a difficult time understanding why things have changed this season. By Ashley Zilka of KSTP-TV Eyewitness News - December 20, 2020 Read More »

COOK COUNTY CONNECTIONS: The 2020 Holiday Season

By Cook County Sheriff Pat Eliasen from Cook County MN Law Enforcement - December 18, 2020 Read More »

Video: Minnesota State Fire Marshal weighs in on fire safety for the holiday season

By Alejandra Palacios of WDIO-TV - December 17, 2020 Read More »