You Should Hike. Here’s Why:

A stroll in the woods as short as 15 minutes leads to physiological changes such as improved heart and mental health Written By: Melinda M. Lavine | Duluth News Tribune One of the things Trista Vucetich Anderson likes about living in Duluth is access to hiking. It...

Minnesota’s rural hospitals are hanging on — for now

As small-town medicine faces pressure nationwide, Minnesota hospitals struggle to adapt and survive. By Jeremy Olson, Star Tribune MADELIA, MINN. – The prognosis for Madelia Community Hospital has been grim for some years now. Births are no longer scheduled here....

Minnesota Offers Farmers and Families Free Helpline

The Minnesota Farm & Rural Helpline is a free, confidential helpline available 24/7 for farmers and farm families dealing with stress. Users can call the number or access the website for resources related to crisis intervention, daily living assistance, and...

Rural MN Improves Post-Hospital Stroke Care

TeleStroke/Vascular Neurology Patient Navigator Program Summary Need: Improve post-hospital stroke care access in order to improve physical function and well-being for stroke patients living in a 6-county area in rural Minnesota. Intervention: Implementation of an...