Covid-19 shows no signs of fading away and in fact, the rates continue to rise in Minnesota and Beltrami County. Dr. Colleen Swank joined BemidjiNow.com’s Kev Jackson to discuss the latest trends, possible causes and the continually growing body of knowledge about Covid-19. The interview, conducted just before President Donald Trump’s positive Covid-19 diagnosis,…
Covid-19 numbers have jumped dramatically nationwide in the late couple of weeks, and the North Country is no exception. On Friday, Kev Jackson talked with Dr. Colleen Swank, Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota’s Vice President of Clinic. At that point, total cases in Beltrami County had jumped to 41. Four days later, it was up…
The 4th of July Holiday weekend pretty much centers everyone in summer mode. Its traditions of grilling, campfires and fireworks brings many a trip to the emergency room. Add to that this year’s 90 plus degree weather with nary a cloud to diffuse the sun’s rays, and sunburn will be a common occurrence. To avoid…
The weather is warmer. People are engaging in typical summer activities. On top of that, businesses and organizations are reopening, including restaurants and churches. Life seems to easing back to “normal”. It can even seem, at times, that Covid-19 is a thing of the past. But Dr. Colleen Swank, Vice-President of Clinic at Sanford Health…
KBUN SportsRadio 104.5 has done a lot of play by play over the years…Baseball, Softball, Football, Volleyball, Soccer, Hockey, Basketball, Wrestling, even Golf and Curling. But Saturday, May 23rd marks a first. Joel Hoover and Kev Jackson will broadcast…graduation. With social distancing and distance learning, the traditional graduation ceremony with students, friends and family gathering…
The United Way of Bemidji Area is teaming up with KZY and eight other sponsors for the Lake Bemidji Covid-19 Caravan, a fun (and safe!) family event Thursday, May 28th at 5pm. Beginning at the Sanford Center Parking Lot, families will caravan around Lake Bemidji with an activity kit to complete while caravaning. If…
The last elective surgeries in Minnesota occurred in March, but beginning Monday, they will resume after Governor Tim Walz signed an executive order allowing the resumption. Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota has begun the process of resuming elective surgeries, which General Surgeon and Chief of the Surgery Service Line Mark Claussen says need to get…
High school activities and athletics for the 2019-20 spring season have been cancelled in the state of Minnesota, according to an announcement from the Minnesota State High School League on Thursday afternoon.
Covid-19 continues to take its toll on the North Country. Like the rest of the nation, the Bemidji area and surrounding communities are facing a double whammy of health and economic hardship. On the latest “Living United”, Denae Alamano updates Kev Jackson on what is going on, and the latest agencies and programs to receive…
Pregnancy tends to be stressful (at least part of the time). Covid 19 has DEFINITELY been stressful. So, to be pregnant at this time makes parents to be even more nervous than they would otherwise be. So, what do you do to keep yourself and your baby safe as you navigate through pregnancy in the…
