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DUSTIN DAMM

Breaking the Silence on Mental Illness

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Dustin Damm Memorial Fund
Range Mental Health Center
P.O. Box 1188
Virginia, MN 55792

218-741-4714

Mental illness is “a difficult affliction,” said Mesabi Daily News Executive Editor Bill Hanna, who spoke of his late father, who struggled with bipolar disorder.

“Mental illness is not a partisan issue,” said State Sen. David Tomassoni, DFL-Chisholm. There have been many “battles” for funding this year, and “we’ll keep fighting” for more, he said.

St. Louis County Commissioner Keith Nelson noted that “this community comes together,” and the turnout at the walk is proof of the area’s backing of mental health concerns. “Thank you all for caring,” he said.

Jerry Fallos, aide to U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., read a letter from the senator that said, in part: “As a United States senator, I will continue to work for mental health resources.”