The Evergreen Virtual Gala is coming up this Friday. Evergreen is hoping to build on its first Gala of two years ago, though this year’s event will be virtual. The food and beverage options are no longer available, but there are still many ways to be part of the evening and help Evergreen Youth &…
Dr. Colleen Swank, pediatrician and VP of Clinics for Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota, says anyone aged 65+, 45-64 with one or more underlying medical conditions, 16-44 with two or more underlying medical conditions can get a vaccine at Sanford Health. Underlying conditions include those that require a patient to use supplemental oxygen, have a…
Covid or not, here it comes! e-Cubed, The Elevated Epicurean Experience, the Headwaters Science Center’s signature event IS happening! But, of course, it needs to be done very differently in 2021 due to the coronavirus.
Absentee voting is still underway at Bemidji City Hall for the Feb. 9 special election to fill the vacant at-large seat. The at-large council member serves all five wards in the city. City Hall will be open for absentee voting today until 5 p.m. Absentee ballots will be accepted through 3 p.m. at City Hall…
Assistant News Director Kev Jackson visits with Dr. Colleen Swank, Vice President of clinics and pediatrician at Sanford Bemidji. Swank says Sanford Health patients are automatically on a “list,” and factors for priority include age and conditions. Those who are not Sanford patients can visit their website to register for their “list.” Right now, Swank…
There has been no shortage of words or phrases to describe the year 2020. Many of them can’t be repeated on the airwaves, and WON’T be repeated here. But Denae Alamano, Executive Director of the United Way of the Bemidji Area, has been front and center in the efforts to get people and businesses through this…
Assistant News Director Kev Jackson visited with CEO and President of Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota as the first people were vaccinated against COVID-19 at Sanford Bemidji. Six people were the first to be vaccinated against COVID-19 at Sanford Bemidji yesterday. Over the next few days, 900 doses will be distributed, largely to health care…
Assistant News Director Kev Jackson visited over the phone with Dr. Colleen Swank, Sanford’s VP of Clinics and pediatrician, on the vaccine shipment that arrived today. Three hubs so far have received it, and Bemidji was one of them, with 975 doses. More will arrive before the end of the week. Health care workers and…
Assistant News Director Kev Jackson visited with Sanford Bemidji’s Vice President of clinics and pediatrician Dr. Colleen Swank. Dr. Swank says there are 10 COVID-19 vaccines in the works, and two of them, one by Pfizer and another by Moderna, are expected to approved this month. Pfizer’s was approved today. Dr. Swank warns the community…
Though the 32nd Annual Radiothon To Prevent Child Abuse was last Friday, you can still contribute to the cause in a number of ways, including buying Christmas presents. The Radiothon Online Auction is on through Friday night at midnight and there are over 100 items available to bid on including beautiful handmade quilts, toy and…
