Allina Health Buffalo Crossroads Clinic reopens nearly eight months after shooting

[KARE 11 News, September 27, 2021] Allina Health reopened its newly renovated clinic in Buffalo on Monday after a mass shooting took place there nearly eight months ago.

Allina Health Clinic – Buffalo Crossroads employees were able to visit the site ahead of Monday's reopening. They had been working at four different locations since the shooting.

"When the first patient came in, it was a really good feeling," said Carmen Ylitalo, regional director for the northwest region of Allina's primary care service line.

According to Ylitalo, an emotional support dog and two counselors were available on site Monday.

WCCO TV News, KSTP TV News and Fox 9 News also covered the reopening of the clinic.