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Hundreds of schools across the United States close due to flu fears PressPass

Hundreds of schools across the United States close due to flu fears CHICAGO — The number of students staying home sick with the flu is multiplying nationwide and normally quiet school nurses’ offices suddenly look like big city emergency rooms, packed with students too ill to finish the day.

By Don Babwin , October 29, 2009

For KAT employees, health insurance hike takes its bite PressPass

For KAT employees, health insurance hike takes its bite WILLMAR — A 33 percent increase in health insurance costs will be passed onto Kandiyohi Area Transit employees, who have also been told not to expect a wage increase next year.

By Carolyn Lange , October 28, 2009

Senate bill embraces ‘public option’ PressPass

Senate bill embraces ‘public option’ WASHINGTON — Health care legislation heading for the Senate floor will give millions of Americans the option of purchasing government-run insurance coverage, Majority Leader Harry Reid announced Monday, although he stopped short of claiming the 60 votes needed to pass a plan steeped in controversy.

By David Espo , October 27, 2009

Letter: Special interests in health care PressPass

Having spent almost 30 years in the insurance business, I have been following the discussions on health reform with interest. One thing is clear, there is good information and a lot of bad information. One reliable source is the Kaiser Family Foundation which recently completed its annual survey of employer health coverage and costs. They found that the average nationwide cost of a family policy in 2009 is $13,375. The study projects that in 10 years it will be $30,803! These numbers indicate why more employers are dropping coverage entirely or offering scaled-down plans as well as why wage increases for workers have been stagnant since 2000. It also represents a critical drag on the economy which no amount of stimulus will correct.

By Marlin Henjum, New London , October 24, 2009

After day of aches, pains flu help line appears to be on track PressPass

ST. PAUL — Flu-stricken Minnesotans are finding a shorter wait for medical advice when they call a state hotline.

By Don Davis , October 24, 2009

Minnesotans swamp state’s new help line for those with flu symptoms PressPass

Minnesotans swamp state’s new help line for those with flu symptoms ST. PAUL — Health officials are scrambling to expand a hotline for Minnesotans suffering from the flu after callers to the new service reported the telephone went unanswered, they received busy signals and there were hours-long waits before nurses called back.

By Don Davis , October 23, 2009

State establishes influenza help line PressPass

ST. PAUL — Operators are standing by to answer calls from feverish, coughing and achy Minnesotans.

By Don Davis , October 22, 2009

Dementia network to host day of events PressPass

WILLMAR — The newly formed West Central Dementia Awareness Network is hosting a series of events Oct. 27 to help raise awareness of dementia and some of the resources available to help families.

By Anne Polta , October 21, 2009

Rice implements new visitor restrictions to combat flu PressPass

WILLMAR — Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar has introduced new visitor restrictions to protect patients from exposure to influenza.

By Linda Vanderwerf , October 21, 2009

Vets information event scheduled for Saturday PressPass

Local members of the nonprofit Disabled American Veterans will present a veterans information seminar at 10 a.m. Saturday at the American Legion Post #167 in Willmar.

October 20, 2009

H1N1 in state pigs confirmed by Dept. of Ag officials PressPass

WASHINGTON — At least one pig from Minnesota has tested positive for the H1N1 virus, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Monday, the first case of a pig contracting the virus in the United States.

By Henry C. Jackson , October 20, 2009

Hospitals restricting visitors to stop spread of swine flu PressPass

Hospitals restricting visitors to stop spread of swine flu WASHINGTON — Visiting a loved one in the hospital? Better check on new flu limits first. Hospitals around the country are turning away visiting children and tightening restrictions on adults, too, in hopes of limiting spread of swine flu in the hallways — although there’s little science the limits work.

By Lauran Neergaard , October 20, 2009

Boomers’ retirements a ‘slow train wreck’ for Minn. economy PressPass

Boomers’ retirements a ‘slow train wreck’ for Minn. economy ST. PAUL — Baby boomers are beginning to retire, and their need for more health care is a main reason Minnesota’s future budgets look bleak.

By Don Davis , October 20, 2009

Obama praises Senate committee's health care vote PressPass

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama pushed back today against critics of his health care plan with a stern warning that absent reform, costs will continue to rise and eventually devastate the U.S. economy.

October 17, 2009

Letter: A prescription for failure PressPass

Can pigs fly? They seem to in Washington, D.C. Consider the Baucus Senate health care plan (really an entitlement). In conjunction with the Congressional Budget Office, Baucus has unveiled his $829 billion plan over the next 10 years that he says will reduce the federal budget by $81 billion.

By Ron Snyder, Willmar , October 17, 2009

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OUR VOICES Pawlenty seeks health-insurance compact

Tim Pawlenty wants fellow governors to sign onto his idea to set health-insurance standards and allow people to buy policies across state lines "Health insurance is an area that would benefit from a consistent set of standards to enable true market competition to flourish nationally," Paw

Posted by: Don Davis on Oct 21, 2009 at 5:53 PM | Capitol Chatter

OUR VOICES Another surprise

"You have to wonder at times what you're doing out there. Over the years, I've given myself a thousand reasons to keep running, but it always comes back to where it started. It comes down to self-satisfaction and a sense of achievement." - Steve Prefontaine It wasn't that long ago, maybe

Posted by: RunningSpud on Oct 21, 2009 at 11:56 AM | Addicted to running

OUR VOICES An ultra accomplishment

"Some people create with words or with music or with a brush and paints. I like to make something beautiful when I run. I like to make people stop and say, 'I've never seen anyone run like that before.' It's more than just a race, it's a style. It's doing something better than anyone else. It's

Posted by: RunningSpud on Oct 20, 2009 at 12:30 AM | Addicted to running

OUR VOICES Bonus days

 "Do something. If it doesn't work, do something else. No idea is too crazy." - Jim Hightower About this time of year, I always seem to struggle to figure out what to wear for a run. But when the alarm sounded this morning, and I checked the weather outside, it really wasn't that dif

Posted by: RunningSpud on Oct 19, 2009 at 12:56 PM | Addicted to running

OUR VOICES Filling the memory bank

"The most beautiful adventures are not those we go to seek." -

Posted by: RunningSpud on Oct 18, 2009 at 9:50 AM | Addicted to running

OUR VOICES As filthy as advertised

Posted by: RunningSpud on Oct 17, 2009 at 2:39 PM | Addicted to running

OUR VOICES Time to get dirty

"Ask not what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive... then go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive." - Howard Thurman It's time to get dirty, even muddy, and that's why I'm so excited for Saturday. It marks the 3rd annual Filthy 5K at Moorhead's M.B.

Posted by: RunningSpud on Oct 16, 2009 at 10:41 AM | Addicted to running

OUR VOICES Lawmakers expect health bill

Rep. Huntley A trio of Minnesota legislators returned from Washington impressed with the enthusiasm of the state's congressional delegation about passing a health-care reform bill

Posted by: Don Davis on Oct 15, 2009 at 2:25 PM | Capitol Chatter

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