LONG PRAIRIE - CentraCare has received a state grant to help train employees at their Long Prairie facility.

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development has awarded a nearly $180,000 grant to the healthcare facility.

About 280 workers at the hospital, clinic and long-term care facility will learn new techniques to improve the quality and safety of patient care.

The training will take place at the Central Lakes College.

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