Aitkin News and Announcements

Aitkin, MN > Aitkin News & Announcements

All Categories

Minnesota Department Of Health Receives CDC Grant To Address Teen Dating Violence Prevention

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has begun work on a one-year grant to identify and evaluate teen dating violence prevention programs in the Twin Cities metropolitan area....

Read more...

EarthTalk: Cigarette litter

from:EarthTalk


Dear EarthTalk: Has anyone ever studied the environmental impact of discarded cigarettes? I’m constantly appalled at the number of drivers I see pitching their butts out their...

2 comments Read more...

Two More H1N1 Deaths Confirmed In Minnesota Residents

Two more deaths from 2009 H1N1 influenza have been confirmed by the Minnesota Department of Health, bringing the total number of H1N1 deaths to 12 since April. The additional...

Read more...

Swine flu information, symptoms and resources for Aitkin County


The reports of Swine Flu in Minnesota (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging common-sense in handling the...

Read more...

Minnesota Records Three More Deaths Associated With H1N1 Novel Influenza

Three more Minnesota residents have died from complications due to infection with the H1N1 novel influenza virus, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) reported today. They...

Read more...

Share the season in pictures with the Aitkin Community

From the spooky grin on a Halloween jack-o-lantern to the smiles from a
Thanksgiving volunteer stint, we know you have some great pictures to
share.  And folks in Aitkin...

Read more...

Minnesota Department of Health Tobacco Prevention News Update - October 15, 2009

Institute of Medicine Report – Secondhand Smoke Exposure and Cardiovascular Effects: Making Sense of the Evidence
A new report released today, Secondhand Smoke Exposure and...

Read more...

An Invitation to our Aitkin Community: BLOG ON!


Since this site is all about Aitkin, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

Read more...

First Supply of H1N1 Vaccine Will Go To Minnesota Health Care...


First supply of H1N1 vaccine will go to Minnesota health care and emergency medical workers.
Initial shipment of 28,000 doses allocated to Minnesota, more available in coming...

1 comment Read more...

Find Minnesota Corn Mazes - Get lost in a Minnesota haunted Halloween corn maze this season!

Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Minnesota corn maze and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have...

Read more...