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The decision to permanently chlorinate the city’s water starting this month came after a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak dating back to April 2023.
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The disinfection will be permanent. Grand Rapids Public Utilities estimates it will take one to two weeks for it to be distributed throughout the water system.
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Grand Rapids Public Utilities' decision comes after months of testing and analysis. The city's outbreak has lasted over a year, with three new cases in the last 10 days.
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Grand Rapids Public Utilities said the YMCA and Itasca County Jail returned positive samples from Department of Health testing in December, and the jail tested positive again in February.
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Red Lake Nation's vision for the former elementary school is to transform the space into a community and human services center for the underserved.
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The Minnesota Department of Health and Grand Rapids Public Utilities shared more information about Grand Rapids' Legionnaires' outbreak at a public meeting at Yanmar Arena.
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The survey will be used to inform future decisions, and responses may help secure grant funding for current walkability issues.
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Two years after the Red Lake Initiative began redirecting state and federal dollars directly to the tribe, culture is at the forefront of programming for community wellness and quality of life.
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A tuition-free scholarship opportunity is available for those wishing to study to become a community health worker as the need grows.
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Baker lost his son to an opioid overdose in 2011 and will share his story and discuss ongoing efforts to combat the opioid epidemic.