State warns of Medicaid loss over nursing home inspections
Minnesota could lose up to 90 million dollars in federal Medicaid funds if inspection and certification of 430 nursing homes is not improved. Dr. Warren Lawson says eight inspectors are not enough. a $75,000 emergency appropriation to hire 40 more staff is under review. Federal rules require annual reviews of medical records staffing dietetics and conditions with a July 1 deadline.
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ST. Paul, Minn
State Health Department
Minnesota
Warren R. Lawson
Health Department
Lawson
Legislative Advisory Committee
State Welfare Department
County Agent Reports Warn of Cankerworms and Slugs
Bemidji reports identify cankerworms attacking new leaves with holes and a lace-like pattern, though larger trees with good roots usually recover. Garden slugs prosper in wet springs. control by bait and garden management is advised. Proper care for new trees emphasizes correct planting, soil firming, weekly watering, and weed clearance to prevent damage.
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Bemidji
Federal Building
Minnesota
University of Minnesota
Beltrami County
Bricklayers Strike Expands to Minnesota Unions
Two bricklayers locals in St. Paul and Minneapolis will walk out at 8 a.m. Monday after failed contract talks with the Associated General Contractors of Minnesota. The 2,200 workers will join Iron Workers Local 512 and Cement Masons Locals 560 and 557 in a broader walkout that began Monday.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Associated General Contractors
AGC
Minnesota
Leon Jacobsen
Unions’ Arbitration Board
Iron Workers Local
Cement Masons
Duluth
Capitol
Police Report Details Multiple Local Incidents
A pickup on Midway Drive left the road hitting a tree after a ball joint failed, demolishing the vehicle while Paul Schaller escaped serious injury. An attempted burglary at Fleet Store on Second Street was foiled when an inner door barred access. Nancy Falk injured in a 30th and Pine Street crash. damages totaled $650. Grave box vandalism noted at Greenwood Cemetery. Bicycle stolen from 1402 Bemidji Ave. Iron Workers Local 563 plans strike actions across northern Minnesota amid AGC contract disputes. Capitol remodeling amid statewide construction strike to continue as essential project status sought. $1.2 million project aims for November completion.
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Paul Schaller
International Falls
Midway Drive
Schaller
Fleet
Second Street
Nancy Falk
Teastrike
Bemidji Hospital
Pine Street
Miss Falk
Marice Taylor
Falk
Taylor
Greenwood Cemetery
Jim Renaud
Bemidji Ave
AMF
Minnesota
Paul Cummings
St. Paul
Capitol
DDT Ends Its Useful Span Ends Worldwide Controversy
New York AP DDT once hailed as a weapon against disease and crop damage proved a time bomb. It disrupted nature and spread through ecosystems to penguins and humans. EPA bans nearly all US uses, a landmark victory for environmentalists. Court battles follow as manufacturers and environmental groups seek rulings on exceptions. DDT, dichlorodiphenyl trichlorethane, resisted breakdown, blamed for bird and fish die-offs with no proven human deaths.
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New York
Man
Environmental Protection Agency
United States
Roderick Cameron
Environmental Defense Fund
Long Island
N.Y
National Audubon Society
Cameron
EPA
New Orleans
Washington
Slush fund criticism hits Minnesota Economic Development dept
The Minnesota Public Examiner’s Office accused the state Department of Economic Development of running a slush fund for employees. Examined deposits totaling 650 dollars from Jan 30, 1969 to June 14, 1971 financed loans to staff, Christmas trees and parties, and candy purchases. The fund began in a St. Paul bank from profits of an industrial development clinic backed by the department and Bloomington Chamber of Commerce in 1968.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Minnesota Public Examiner
State Department of Economic Development
Robert Whitaker
St. Paul
Department
Bloomington Chamber of Commerce
4-H News and Upcoming Camp Events Headlines
4 H dairy demonstrations set for Saturday at 9 a.m. in Middle School Home Ec rooms. The event features participants from Happy Hustlers Guthrie Flying Eagles Dorset Tomahawks Stony Lake Beavers Hubbard Rustlers and others. 4 H Camp June 12 14 gathers clubs from Wadena Cass and Hubbard Counties for fly tying camp cookery crafts archery canoeing swimming and Olympics style contests.
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Ec Rooms
Guthriel
Paula Schurmann
Kathy Peterson
Cindy Little
Kristine Shubert
Sharon Spaeth
Happy Hustlers
Lila Buerkley
Dorset Tomahawks
Jeanne Kraft
Kathy Bliss
Stony Lake Beavers
Laura
Barb
Bonnie Mintey
Susan
Linda Schumer
Sandy Knepper
Guthrie Flying Eagles
Anne
Kelly
Keith Manlove
Monica
Janet Lais
Linda
Cindy Kraft
Sam Zimmerrli
Tanya Swanson
Dale _ Stevens
Margaret
Karen Peterson
Hubbard Rustlers
Wadena
Cass
Hubbard
Methodist Assembly
Kare Phree Pines
Dan Harris
Hubbard County
Merry Jo Corner
Karl Moon
Marshall
Judy Hustak
Cass County
Debbie Maaninga
Susan Dalen
Kevin Walz
Wadena County
Cathy Deml
John Bix
Edith Pike
John Thompson
Miles Rowe
Kyle Herfindal
Don Westergren
Floyd Jorgensen
Red Lake Reservation
Allan Cloutier
Bill Grover
Mike Quinn
Robyn Edwards
Twilla Vogt
Rockwood Road Runners
Shelly Christianson
Julene Holmes
Tall Pine Riders
Ken Pike
Dave Ohlschwager
Trailblazers
Keven Fieldsend
Marlys Avenson
Lynn Roehl
Judy Dierkhis
Joan James
Warren Warmbold
Tracy Becker
The
Straight River Sparklers
Susan Zubke
Melody Dent
Lake George
Tim Johanning
Bike Beemer
Ken Manlove
Maple Hall residents face theft charges dismissed
County Court dismissed theft charges against Richard Caves, Raymond Baird, and Bradley Meier of Maple Hall. Curtis Sanders had theft charges dismissed, pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct, and received a $25 fine or five days in jail with a two week stayed sentence.
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Richard Caves
Raymond Baird
Bradley Meier
Maple Hall
Curtis Sanders
GED testing program named chief examiner in Park Rapids
David A. Pilkay of Park Rapids Area Schools becomes chief examiner for the GED tests. The program measures non high school graduates against high school standards via five exams in English social studies natural sciences literature and mathematics. Applicants must be 19 Minnesota resident have a Social Security number and complete an application before testing day. The $10 test price covers multiple days, retakes cost $2 within six months. Advance appointments required. Contact Pilkay or Guidance Secretary Lindquist at 732 3333. All tests held at Park Rapids Area High School.
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David A. Pilkay
Park Rapids
Minnesota
Lindquist
Park Rapids Area High School
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Albert Lea
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