An Echo Press Editorial: Minnesota is 8th healthiest state for 65 and older From the editorial: Seniors in top-ranked states are living longer, reporting fewer long-term health problems and enjoying better daily well-being than elsewhere in US.

#Minnesota ranks 8th healthiest state for adults 65+, with seniors living longer and healthier lives across several key measures compared with national averages, a good sign for #aging well locally. Source: #EchoPress

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'More help is better than nothing' for those in mental health crisis There’s a Mental Health Crisis Response Team available to call in Douglas County.

#Minnesota counties now offer mobile crisis response teams to support people in #mentalhealth emergencies, licensed professionals who respond anywhere. Source: #EchoPress

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Legislation expands care options for children with disabilities Senate File 446 gives families the opportunity to take a temporary step back while ensuring their child continues to receive quality care.

A new bipartisan Minnesota law, Senate File 446, will restore out-of-home respite services for families with children with disabilities, effective January 1, 2026, removing a regulatory barrier that previously limited access to care. Source: #EchoPress

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'Let's Talk About Neurodiversity' event in Alexandria Oct. 1 Variations in the way people think, learn and process the world can lead to unique creative and problem-solving abilities.

On October 1, Sierra Grandy will present “Let’s Talk About Neurodiversity” in Alexandria, discussing autism, #ADHD, #dyslexia, and other neurological differences. Source: #EchoPress

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NAMI Minnesota to host summer listening stop in Alexandria The event will take place at Vikingland Community Support.

Echo Press reports that NAMI Minnesota will host a “Summer Listening Stop” in Alexandria on July 25, providing community members with an opportunity to share their mental health concerns and experiences with local advocates. The event is free

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Status of Minnesota Energy Assistance funding in question The program helps about 130,000 Minnesota households heat their homes.

The Minnesota Department of Commerce is concerned about the Trump administration's termination of the federal staff overseeing the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

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