A motorist was injured by a rock while traveling on Minnesota Highway 61 near Two Harbors on Friday, leaving local police looking for help from witnesses.
A motorist was injured by a rock while traveling on Minnesota Highway 61 near Two Harbors on Friday, leaving local police looking for help from witnesses.
May 4, 2021
2 out of 3 Minnesota 4-H ers engaged in a service project last year. 4-H youth across Northern Minnesota saw particular needs for warmth and compassion in their communities and took action by organizing, creating and partnering with others.
Lake County youth bring comfort and compassion
Audrey Hanson with her blanket.
Each year, the Lake County 4-H Ambassadors identify service goals they want to meet together. Their 2020 theme was to bring comfort and compassion. In the midst of the pandemic, they opted to make fleece blankets that local emergency services could use when responding to calls in the cold of winter.
Nineteen year old Audrey Hanson was a key leader in this effort. She bought the blanket materials and, with the help of her older sister, prepared and delivered kits for each ambassador who agreed to contribute. Over the course of a few weeks, the Lake County Ambassadors made 47 blankets, which they donated to Lake County Ambulance Service and Lakevi
First Responders Are Feeling Strained From Impacts Of COVID-19
December 9, 2020
NORTHLAND, Minn. – First responders have been strained by this pandemic, especially ambulance crews that may respond to someone having symptoms.
Communities rely on first responders when emergencies happen, but as coronavirus case numbers surge in the region, the job is becoming more challenging.
“We need some help in being able to respond to the emergencies,” said Virginia Mayor Larry Cuffe, Jr.
Part of the issue involves fewer emergency crews being available because of the increasing number of patients needing transport to hospitals outside the area.
“We’re just trying to keep our head about water. We are prioritizing patients based on emergency basis to get them to the help they need. as these transfers move forward they stack up because we don’t have the staff. We only have six ambulances,” said Cuffe.