PartnerSHIP 4 Health

05/21/2026

Supporting youth mental health is part of supporting healthy communities.

As students navigate the end of the school year, graduation season, and major life transitions, even small moments of support and connection can make a meaningful difference.

Graduation season can bring big emotions for teens and families alike.

Excitement. Uncertainty. Pressure. Hope. Change.

Even positive transitions can feel overwhelming sometimes.

As the school year comes to a close, supportive conversations matter more than ever. Teens don’t always need adults to have all the answers—but they do need reminders that they are supported, valued, and not alone.

During Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re encouraging families and communities to continue creating space for connection, reassurance, and emotional support for young people navigating change.

CredibleMind offers free, private mental wellness resources for teens, parents, and caregivers related to stress, anxiety, emotional wellness, transitions, relationships, and more.

👉 https://partnership4health.crediblemind.com/

05/18/2026

Mental health is an important part of overall health—especially for young people navigating school, relationships, activities, and the pressures of growing up.

Supportive environments, trusted adults, and early conversations can make a meaningful difference in helping teens feel connected, supported, and not alone.

During Mental Health Awareness Month, Partnership4Health is encouraging families and communities to explore resources that support emotional wellness and healthy development.

CredibleMind offers free, private mental wellness resources for teens, parents, and caregivers related to stress, anxiety, emotional wellness, relationships, and more.

Explore the resource here:
👉 https://partnership4health.crediblemind.com/

05/02/2026

Access to trusted, practical support is an important part of community health.

We’re excited to share CredibleMind, a new resource now available through PartnerSHIP 4 Health.

CredibleMind offers easy-to-use tools and information on a wide range of topics, including stress, anxiety, sleep, parenting, and substance use. It’s designed to support individuals and families at any point—whether they’re looking for immediate help or simply exploring ways to improve their well-being.

This resource can be especially helpful while waiting for services, between appointments, or as a first step toward support.

📍 Minnesota community members can access CredibleMind here:
👉 https://partnership4health.crediblemind.com/

📍 North Dakota community members can access a similar resource here:
👉 https://southeastnd.crediblemind.com/

Expanding access to reliable, evidence-informed tools is one more way we can support healthier communities across our region.

Our mission is to help everyone optimize mental and spiritual health. Whether you’re looking for resources to help you sleep, to reduce stress and anxiety, or to find a way into a life of deeper meaning, purpose and connection, CredibleMind and our team of experts can help.

04/07/2026

During National Public Health Week, we’re highlighting how prevention work is making a measurable impact in our region.

At Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton Schools, Positive Community Norms (PCN) strategies have helped shift how students perceive peer behavior—and those changes are reflected in the data:

• Va**ng decreased from 24% to 7%
• Alcohol use decreased from 23% to 8%
• Ma*****na use decreased from 15% to 5%

This approach focuses on aligning perception with reality—helping students understand that most of their peers are already making healthy choices.

When accurate norms become visible, behavior often follows.

This is a strong example of how community-level prevention strategies can create meaningful change.

It’s National Public Health Week, and today we’re highlighting how public health work is making a difference right here in our community!

We asked our staff member, Jason McCoy MPH: “What impact are you most proud of in your work in public health?”

"At Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton schools, work using Positive Community Norms (PCN) has helped shift how students see what’s actually normal—and those changes are showing up in the data."

Between the years of 2021 and 2024:
• Va**ng rates dropped from 24% to 7%
• Alcohol use dropped from 23% to 8%
• Ma*****na use dropped from 15% to 5%

This approach focuses on helping students understand that most of their peers are already making healthy choices—and when that perception becomes clear, behavior often follows.

This is what prevention looks like in action! Interested in bringing education to your school or group? Contact us at 218-299-5220.

03/19/2026

Growing Our Regional Food Leadership: A Community Conversation on Capacity & Funding

Community members across the region are invited to attend Growing Our Regional Food Leadership: A Conversation on Community, Capacity & Funding, a hybrid event taking place Tuesday, April 7th from 4:00–6:00 p.m.

This gathering will be hosted simultaneously at five regional site locations:

• Morris Public Library, 102 E 6th St, Morris
• Family Service Center, Room 8, 715 11th St N, Moorhead
• Sourcewell Office, 202 12th St NE, Staples
• Stearns County Service Center, Room 1104C/D, 3301 County Road 138, Waite Park
• Otter Tail County Government Services Center, Dead Lake Room, 560 Fir Ave W, Fergus Falls.

Participants are encouraged to attend the site nearest to them to connect in person with others in their community. A virtual option will also be available. In the event of inclement weather, the event will transition to a fully virtual format.

The event is designed for farmers, nonprofit leaders, economic development professionals, educators, advocates, and residents who care about strengthening the regional food system.

Attendees will:

• Learn about the Food Council’s role in advancing regional food system priorities
• Explore how community members can shape future initiatives
• Brainstorm ways that Climate Smart Food Systems funding could be used in our region
• Receive a sneak preview of an upcoming capacity-building training series focused on using AI tools to identify funding opportunities and support grant writing
• Build connections with others committed to resilient local food systems

The session is interactive, accessible, and designed for participants of all experience levels. No background in AI or grant writing is required.

The Food Council is currently welcoming new members and partners. This event offers an opportunity to learn more, ask questions, and explore how to get involved.

Please register for the event by March 31. If you register for one of the five in-person meeting locations, a complimentary light supper will be provided.

To register, visit the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/PWTfmYxUTwCL6fhOV7FVjA #/registration

For media inquiries, contact:
Jason Bergstrand
Manager, PartnerSHIP 4 Health
701-306-5280
[email protected]

03/11/2026

Growing Our Regional Food Leadership: A Conversation on Community, Capacity & Funding

📅 Date: Tuesday, April 7
⏰ Time: 4:00–6:00 p.m.
📍 Hybrid Event – Attend at a Site Location Near You

This event is organized by the West Central Minnesota Food Council and will take place simultaneously at several locations across the region, connected through a shared virtual program. Participants are encouraged to attend the site closest to them to connect with others locally while participating in a regional conversation.

Site Locations
• Morris – Morris Public Library, 102 E 6th St, Morris, MN 56267
• Moorhead – Family Service Center, Room 8, 715 11th St N, Moorhead, MN
• Staples – Sourcewell Office, 202 12th St NE, Staples, MN 56479
• St. Cloud / Waite Park – Stearns County Service Center, Room 1104C/D, 3301 County Road 138, Waite Park, MN 56387
• Fergus Falls – Dead Lake Room, Otter Tail County Government Services Center, 560 Fir Ave W, Fergus Falls, MN

A virtual option will also be available for those who prefer to attend online.

During the event, participants will:
• Learn what the Food Council is working on across the region
• Connect with others interested in strengthening our local food system
• Share the opportunities and challenges you’re seeing in your community
• Get a sneak preview of an upcoming training series on using AI tools for funding identification and grant writing

Light food will be provided for the first 20 attendees at each site, so we recommend registering early to confirm your spot.

We welcome farmers, food businesses, nonprofit leaders, educators, public health partners, local government staff, and residents interested in building a stronger regional food system.

The Food Council is also inviting new members, so this is a great opportunity to learn more about how to get involved.

Registration is required:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/PWTfmYxUTwCL6fhOV7FVjA #/registration

Even if you plan to attend in person, please register through Zoom so organizers can plan for site locations and follow up with attendees.

Please feel free to share this invitation with others who may be interested.

I hope you can join us!

Best,
Jason Bergstrand

07/29/2025

Frazee and Detroit Lakes are now connected by the Heartland Trail!

https://www.inforum.com/news/minnesota/frazee-celebrates-official-opening-of-heartland-trail-extension

06/23/2025

This event has now switched to online only. Here is the link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LPYD6W5

06/13/2025

Grow West Central immersive local foods experience
Saturday, June 21st, 3-7pm
Prairie Rose Farm / New Roots Farm / Caliton Family Farm

Interested in being a part of a fun afternoon on a farm alongside other folks who engaged in local foods and farming initiatives? Want to connect with and learn more about the people and systems making local foods? Up for getting your hands in the soil?

Consider joining us for this free, immersive event - beginning and ending at Prairie Rose Farm - where you'll get to tour local farmers' Caliton and Honoree's farm as well as New Roots and Prairie Rose Farm, the nearby farms that supported their success. We'll also get a taste of the experience of local food farmers by working collaboratively on light farm projects. The event will be capped with a delicious, locally sourced dinner prepared by Moorhead Public School district Chef, Paul Strand.

Register here today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-roots-farm-grow-west-central-tickets-1345478936719?aff=oddtdtcreator

Space is limited, so register soon!

This effort is part of a larger project titled "Grow West Central," driven by a collaboration between Renewing the Countryside and the West Central Food Council, and is funded through a sustainability and rural isolation grant supported by West Central Initiative.

05/13/2025

KARE 11 came up from the Twin Cities on Friday, April 25 to do a story about Mike Heikes in Fergus Falls! The story also features the bike rodeo at the YMCA!

Since suffering a massive head injury, Mike Heikes has devoted his life to giving bike helmets to children.https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/land-of-...