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Monday, October 19, 2020Two USDA Fresh Box deliveries coming to Fergus Falls
Two USDA Fresh Box deliveries will be arriving in Fergus Falls before the end of October. These deliveries include fresh fruit, vegetables, dairy products, and pre-cooked meats. The boxes are free and open to anyone. It is anticipated that at least 1,250 boxes will be arriving in each delivery.First delivery: October 22, 2020 at 4:00 PM (until boxes are gone) Location: K-Mart parking lot (Delivery was organized by the Fergus Falls Food Shelf)Second delivery: October 31, 2020 at 9:30 AM (until boxes are
Tuesday, October 13, 2020COVID Testing Demands Put Strain on Healthcare Resources
Growing need for testing highlights importance of following precautions[Fergus Falls, MN and Elbow Lake, MN] In response to a steadily growing demand for COVID testing, Lake Region Healthcare and Prairie Ridge Healthcare (LRH and PRH) have extended their hours for drive through COVID-19 testing and increased the number of test swabbing appointments available, according to LRH Chief Nursing Officer, Roberta Young. “The combination of school and workplace requirements for isolation, quarantine and testing
Monday, October 12, 2020Local SERVPRO Cleaning Specialist Offers Tips for Staying Healthy as COVID-19 and Flu Season Converg
Alexandria, MN (Grassroots Newswire) October 2, 2020 - The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged business owners and homeowners alike to find ways to live and work without exposing themselves or others to this highly contagious virus. Now, the approaching flu season is set to complicate that challenge even further. To help control the threat that the one-two punch of COVID-19 and the seasonal flu presents, local professional cleaning specialist Trevor Rossum from SERVPRO of Douglas & Otter Tail Counties urges
Friday, October 09, 2020Lake Region Healthcare Expands Psychiatry Services Amid Increases in Pandemic-related Mental Health
Fergus Falls, MN] Lake Region Healthcare is expanding to meet the growing mental health needs of the area with the addition this month of two new providers in the Psychiatry department. Dr. Jackie Huber and Nurse Practitioner, Genie Loeffler are joining the team of psychiatry professionals at the Fergus Falls main clinic. Already in significant demand, mental health services are an even greater need as the impacts of isolation and anxiety resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic take their toll. “The pandemic
Wednesday, October 07, 2020Another Step for Public Safety in Otter Tail County
Another Step for Public Safety in Otter Tail CountyRave Facility is an organization’s companion to a Smart911 Safety ProfileOctober 8, 2020 – Otter Tail County, MN – Public safety officials in Otter Tail County announced today yet another step to improve public safety services countywide, this time for businesses and organizations.Having rolled out the Smart911 Safety Profile for residents and households in early May, the County now announces Rave Facility – a private, secure registry for businesses and
Tuesday, September 29, 2020Red Cross Needs Volunteers
Non-Stop Disasters: Red Cross Helping Thousands, Urgently Seeks More VolunteersIn just the last month, the American Red Cross has helped tens of thousands of people whose lives were uprooted by massive back-to-back disasters — the Midwest Derecho, the continuing and relentless wildfires in the west, Hurricane Laura — and now Hurricane Sally. As we continue to help hundreds of people affected by home fires around our region and thousands across the country, plus the complexities of COVID-19, the Red Cross is
Friday, August 21, 2020County Inn & Suites Wins Travelers' Choice Award
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson – Fergus Falls Wins 2020 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award Country Inn & Suites by Radisson - Fergus Falls today announced it has been recognized as a 2020 Travelers’ Choice Award winner. Based on a full year of Tripadvisor reviews, award winners are known for consistently receiving great traveler feedback, placing them in the top 10% of hospitality businesses around the globe. “Providing a safe, comfortable and memorable experience for our guests throughout their
Thursday, November 14, 2019Otter Tail County Announces New Home Construction Tax Rebates
Property Tax Rebate Program for New Single and Two-family Homes IntentThe purpose of the Otter Tail County Tax Rebate Program is to encourage the construction of new primary residence single and two-family housing units and to encourage replacement of dilapidated housing structures within Otter Tail County between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2022. Eligible ParticipantsAny person who constructs a new single family or two-family home and who files application materials and seeks formal approval from