Archive for Apr. 23 2020
Walz Orders Schools to Stay Closed Through Remainder of Academic Year
Gov. Tim Walz has extended distance learning until the end of the school year and announced a plan for nearly 100,000 specific workers to safely return to their jobs. Gov.…
Read MoreRural Minnesota Faces Unique Challenges in COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic poses a unique set of challenges for rural Minnesota. One of the larger issues is the lack of broadband connection and access to the internet. Many rural…
Read MoreGifts of Hope Offers Donations to Business Affected by COVID-19
Greater Bemidji has organized a fund to help local businesses affected by COVID-19. The Gifts of Hope fund supports local restaurants and small businesses by buying gift cards and matching…
Read MoreBrainerd Area Sees Drop in Crime Numbers During Stay-at-Home Order
The stay-at-home order appears to be dropping crime numbers in the Brainerd area. Brainerd Police Chief Corky McQuiston says he took a dive into the crime numbers for last year…
Read MoreCrow Wing County Releasing Weekly Advice For Those Struggling With Anxiety
Crow Wing County health officials have been releasing weekly advice for those in the community struggling with anxiety. Officials have been sending out these guides and tips since the start…
Read MoreMinnesota Deaths From COVID-19 Reach 200
Minnesota’s death toll from COVID-19 hit 200 on Thursday, the state Health Department reported. 21 new deaths were reported, the highest one-day death toll from the pandemic, passing the previous…
Read MoreTEAM Foundation Donates N95 Masks To Sanford Health
TEAM Foundation recently made a donation of 2,000 N95 masks to the Sanford Health Foundation of Northern Minnesota. TEAM Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to enhancing the quality of…
Read MoreMinnesota Department of Health Provides HIV Outbreak Update
The Minnesota Department of Health’s HIV outbreak response remains a priority at this time, focusing on three areas including cases, testing, and community engagement. As of April 14th, there have…
Read MoreBemidji Officials and Business Owners Discuss Governor’s Stay-at-Home Order
Bemidji officials and area business owners held a meeting to answer questions and clarify information following the Governor’s Executive Order 20-33. The City of Bemidji, Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce,…
Read MoreMinnesota State High School League Cancels Spring Sports For The 2019-2020 School Year
The Minnesota State High School League, under the direction of the League’s Board of Directors, has cancelled all spring season activities and athletics for the 2019-2020 school year. This comes…
Read MoreCrow Wing County Asks Diabetic Residents to Take Extra Precautions Amid COVID Crisis
Crow Wing County officials have sent out a public service announcement to remind diabetic residents to take extra care protecting themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic. Below are steps to stay…
Read MoreMorrison County Sheriff’s Office Announces Mask Drive Drop-Off Locations
Governor Tim Walz has launched a week-long statewide homemade mask drive to encourage the public to make and donate masks in support of workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19…
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