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Cannon Falls council directs staff to price mandatory and optional mental‑health programs for public‑safety personnel

Cannon Falls City Council · February 17, 2026
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Summary

Fire and public‑safety leaders proposed a citywide mental‑health program for fire, police and ambulance staff and their families following local and regional incidents; council debated whether participation should be mandatory, and directed staff to solicit pricing for two options and return with cost estimates and recommendations.

Fire and public‑safety chiefs presented a proposal, called "Checkup from the Neck Up," to provide mental‑health support to public‑safety personnel across departments and to include a spouse/significant‑other component. Presenters described existing peer supports and a small set of in‑person counseling visits, and said the proposal aims to reduce…

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