Optometrist announces retirement

From (L-R) Dr. Miranda Dusek, Dr. Dori Carlson, Dr. Mark Helgeson, Dr. Jaime Hoenke, and Dr. Michelle Carter. After 35 years of service, Dr. Mark Helgeson has announced his retirement.

From (L-R) Dr. Miranda Dusek, Dr. Dori Carlson, Dr. Mark Helgeson, Dr. Jaime Hoenke, and Dr. Michelle Carter. After 35 years of service, Dr. Mark Helgeson has announced his retirement.

It has now been 35 years since Dr. Dori Carlson and Dr. Mark Helgeson opened Heartland Eye Care in the basement of St. Ansgar's Hospital in Park River. It was a tiny space that allowed one exam room, limited reception seating and a small optical display area.After three years in the 'garden level' of St. Ansgar's, they moved across the street to a vacant clinic space and purchased Grafto...

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