PassportArchive for Apr. 6 2020
Task Force Announced to Protect Minnesotans From Scams, Crimes Related to COVID-19
On Monday, federal and state authorities announced a task force to protect Minnesotans from scams and other crimes associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. The Minnesota COVID-19 Action Team will be…
Read MoreWalz Considering Extension of Stay-at-Home Order
Governor Tim Walz is expected to announce early this week a decision on whether to extend Minnesota’s stay-at-home order. Currently, the order is slated to end this Friday at 5…
Read MoreElectronic Monitoring Law Allows Cameras in Long-Term Care Facilities
Due to the Elder Care and Vulnerable Adult Protection Act of 2019 that was passed at the beginning of the year, families who have loved ones in long-term care facilities…
Read MoreLocal Law Enforcement Providing Delivery Services For the Community
Local law enforcement such as the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office and the Bemidji and Blackduck Police Department have teamed up to provide delivery services of groceries and prescriptions to those…
Read MoreArea Mental Health Experts Discuss Ways to Stay Well
There has been an abundance of challenges born from this time of social distancing, but there may be none greater than the state of our own mental health. Brad Hamilton…
Read MoreMinnesota High Schools Participate in #BeTheLightMN
There aren’t any baseball or softball games going on right now in Minnesota, but there’s a hot trend that’s catching on around the state. Many high school teams, including Bemidji,…
Read MoreIn Business: Curbside Pickup and Delivery at Firehouse Subs
Firehouse Subs in Baxter has implemented a plan to protect their employees and customers during the COVID-19 crisis. The restaurant is offering curbside pickup and delivery to keep their doors…
Read MoreMN Legislature To Pass COVID-19 Workers Compensation Bill
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Legislature will reconvene Tuesday to pass a bill that would ensure first responders and health care workers who are infected with the coronavirus qualify for…
Read MoreCuyuna Regional Medical Center Updates Restrictions
This morning, Cuyuna Regional Medical Center released some new restrictions to the hospital in response to COVID-19: -To further protect CRMC’s patients and staff from COVID-19, access to CRMC Crosby…
Read MoreBlood Sugar Rising
April 15 at 8pm — Tune in or stream with the PBS app and online at video.lptv.org. Blood Sugar Rising follows the diabetes epidemic in the U.S. Diabetes and pre-diabetes…
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