More Minnesota families struggling with grocery bills will soon be able to get help buying healthy food through SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. When the program’s gross income limit increases on Sept. 1, an additional 1,400 households may become eligible for SNAP or may continue receiving their existing SNAP assistance, even if their income goes up.

Submitted August 29, 2022 — Northland will open its doors to the community for an open house on Wednesday, April 28, from 4 to 7 p.m. on the Thief River Falls campus.

Submitted Fargo, N.D., Aug. 30, 2022 – Danling Wang, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, Jen Li, professor of computer science, and Kristine Steffen, professor of pharmaceutical sciences, have been awarded more than $1.4 million from the National Science Foundation to develop cutting-edge healthcare technology using artificial intelligence and to improve the area’s workforce.

Lake Agassiz Regional Library Submitted MOORHEAD, MINNESOTA - The Fertile Public Library will host a special Storytime featuring Codi Lehmann from Polk County Health sharing stories and activities promoting dental hygiene. Lehmann will appear at the Fertile Public Library, 101 Mill St.

Minnesota Department of Public Safety Submitted Backpacks, lunch boxes, school supplies and students are ready to start a new academic year across Minnesota. But being truly prepared means families should also take time to think about school safety concerns, whether your children attend pre-Kindergarten or are in their last year of college.

Crookston - Give your child the best shot at a healthy school year by ensuring they are up-to-date on immunizations. August is National Immunization Awareness Month and an excellent time to make an appointment for a well-child checkup so your child’s primary care provider can make sure immunizations are up to date. If needed, a sports physical can also be completed during a well-child exam.