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The Minnesota Board of Animal Health released its temporary poultry exhibition ban July 1. Animal health officials first enacted the ban in April and extended it twice to reduce the potential risks of spreading Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). The ban included all poultry swaps, fairs, exhibitions and other events where live poultry and susceptible birds were brought together and then dispersed.

There is a lot to do when you become eligible for Medicare and it can seem overwhelming. Minnesota’s Senior LinkAge Line® offers a class giving you answers. The Senior LinkAge Line Medicare 101 class is for people new to Medicare and would like to learn about Medicare Parts A, B, C and D. Topics include a comprehensive introduction to Medicare including what Medicare covers, supplemental insurance and Part D prescription coverage. During class, you will find out how to get the most from your benefits and how to research your Medicare plan options using the Medicare.gov site.

HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (AP) — A man charged Tuesday with seven counts of murder after firing off more than 70 rounds at an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago legally bought five weapons, including the high-powered rifle used in the shooting, despite authorities being called to his home twice in 2019 for threats of violence and suicide, police said.

Polk County Social Services has an opening for a Social Worker position in our Crookston office. This position will be a part of our behavioral health unit and will be instrumental in providing outreach, assessment, referral and/or case management to adults struggling with social, emotional, or behavioral challenges, including substance use problems. This position will also provide care coordination to disabled adults that have services through a Special Needs Basic Care healthcare plan. This exciting career gives Social Workers the opportunity to work directly with people in our communities to assist them in improving circumstances in their life that may have contributed to negative outcomes. A successful candidate must communicate well, be able to work alongside other community responders and attend to multiple priorities. Polk County offers a highly competitive benefits package including affordable healthcare plans through BCBS with attractive low-cost family healthcare plans, dental, vision, life, long-term and short-term disability coverage; flexible spending accounts; PERA retirement with contributions made by the County, vacation and sick leave, and access to many other health and wellness programs. Applicants must be Merit System eligible for appointment to the classification of Social Worker (To submit an online application to Merit System go to: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mnmeritsystem/default.cfm). Wage range for this position is $26.22 - $33.34/hour. For more information about the position, please contact Molly Paulsrud at 218-470-8417 or email molly.paulsrud@co.polk.mn.us. Deadline to apply is July 8, 2022. Position will remain open until filled. Polk County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.