The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is partnering with the VA Healthcare System to distribute free gun locks. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, a locked gun can mean the difference between a tragic outcome and a life saved for someone in crisis. Roseau County Veterans Service Officer Marty Howes explains the program.

Though veterans are well-versed in firearm safety, all gun owners should understand that during emotional or stressful times, delaying access to a gun could mean the difference between life and death. Gun locks can prevent someone in crisis from tragically taking their own life. Gun locks can be requested through the Roseau County Veteran’s Service Office or the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs.

To request a gun lock, contact your local veteran’s service office or email SuicidePrevention.MDVA@state.mn.us with your name and address. This information will not be shared; requests are confidential.

CHI Lakewood Health in Baudette has received a prestigious award, The Excellence in Human Kindness Award for Patient Experience. Jeffry Stampohar, President of Lakewood Health explains.

The award which covers the period June 2023 to June 2024 takes a lot of team effort and the survey provides an indicator of how they are doing with patient care.

An important facet of the survey if referrals.

That was Jeffry Stampohar, president of Lakewood Health.

The Kittson County Central Bearcats swept the Warroad Warriors in three sets in a match played in a humid gymnasium in Lancaster. Scores in the match were 25-18, 25-12 and 25-18. Kittson County Central is 9-1 on the season and will play at Stephen-Argyle on Tuesday next week. Warroad drops to 1-4 and will participate in the Walker-Hackensack-Akeley tournament this weekend.