Updated Model Projects Less COVID-19 Deaths in MN, But Uncertainty Remains

Minnesota health officials say a recently updated model from the University of Minnesota projects 22,000 COVID-19 deaths in Minnesota over the coming year. But health...

Returning Minnesotans Asked To Self-Quarantine For 14 Days

As winter has come to an end and people are returning to Minnesota for the summer, officials responding to the COVID-19 crisis are asking those coming back into the state...

Nurses, Health Care Workers Stepping Up During COVID-19 Pandemic

While most people across the nation are sheltering in place, nurses, doctors, and other health care professionals are tasked with showing up to work everyday throughout...

Reif Center Creates Virtual Gala in Response to Cancelled Performances

The Myles Reif Performing Arts Center in Grand Rapids has made the difficult decision to postpone three months of performances. Like many others organizations, the Reif...

Ganley’s in Nisswa Hosts Drive-Thru Fish Fry For Charity

Ganley’s Restaurant had closed its doors for the entire length of the shelter-in-place order until today, where they hosted a drive-thru fish fry to support those...

Doughnuts Donated to Sanford Health Workers in Bemidji

Sanford Health in Bemidji recently received over 100 dozen doughnuts as a donation from Jake Blum State Farm Insurance Agency. The doughnuts were prepared by...

Looking Back At A Year To Remember For Pierz Football

Back on November 30th of 2019, the Pierz football team beat Dassel-Cokato in the Prep Bowl by a score of 28-27 to cap off a perfect 14-0 season. Despite not losing a game...

Update: Missing Woman Found In Clearwater County

Update From Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office: Members from the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Reserve have located Ilene Nelson inside a cabin along Otterkill Trail....

COVID-19 Cases Increasing In The State, 7 New Reported Deaths

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Department of Health reported seven new deaths from COVID-19 on Friday, raising the state total to 57 people who have succumbed to...

Ruby’s Pantry Distribution in Bemidji on April 15th

The Sanford Center and VenuWorks announced this morning that there will be a Ruby’s Pantry distribution on Wednesday, April 15th. During the onset of COVID-19, the March...

KN95 Masks and Hand Sanitizer Available For First Responders

KN95 masks and hand sanitizer are now available for public safety workers after the Aitkin County Sheriff’s Office obtained the items from a private vendor. On...