Posts by Nathan Green
First COVID-19 Case Confirmed in Itasca County
Minnesota health officials confirmed the first COVID-19 case in Itasca County on Sunday. The patient is in their 60s, but there are no other personal details available at this time.…
Read MoreBemidji Ambulance Service Making Masks For Their Patients
Due to the lack of personal protective equipment in the Bemidji area, the Bemidji Ambulance Service has come up with their own technique of creating cloth masks for their patients.…
Read MoreBridges of Hope and Lakes Area United Way Teaming Up For Operation Sandwich
In early February, Bridges of Hope teamed up with Lakes Area United Way to provide a special meal program for students in need. Operation Sandwich is designed to provide food…
Read MoreBrainerd International Raceway Still Planning On Holding Scheduled Events
With all major sports postponing or canceling their seasons due to the COVID-19 pandemic, one local sporting venue has yet to pull the trigger. Brainerd International Raceway has yet to…
Read MoreSecond Minnesotan Dies From COVID-19
A second Minnesotan has died from COVID-19. The state Department of Health says the person who died was a Ramsey County resident in their 80s. There were also 59 newly…
Read MoreMinnesota Legislature Passes $330 Million Aid Package For COVID-19 Relief
The Minnesota Legislature passed a $330 million financial aid package today to help soften the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The House passed the bill 99-4, and the Senate…
Read MoreCommunity Helping Great River Rescue By Fostering or Adopting Pets
The Bemidji community has been helping one animal shelter by fostering or adopting pets after the shelter announced their closure due to the state’s COVID-19 response. Great River Rescue in…
Read MoreEssentia Health St. Joseph’s-Baxter Clinic Offering Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing
Essentia Health St. Joseph’s-Baxter Clinic is now offering drive-through COVID-19 testing. The clinic set-up a drive-through coronavirus testing station earlier this week. To use the testing station, patients must first…
Read MoreBeltrami County Jail Takes Precautions to Limit Spread of COVID-19
The Beltrami County Jail is trying to flatten the curve at its facility during the novel coronavirus outbreak. Before anyone is allowed in – whether they’re an employee or someone…
Read MoreNorth Central Medical Supply Providing Equipment For Local Hospitals
It’s no secret that medical supplies are in high demand all throughout the country. North Central Medical Supply & Equipment, located in the Brainerd area, has had to step up…
Read MoreConfirmed COVID-19 Cases in Minnesota at 262 as of Tuesday
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Minnesota has risen to 262, an increase of 27 cases from Monday. The Minnesota Department of Health says 15 patients are currently hospitalized…
Read MoreRed Lake Tribal Chairman Darrell Seki, Sr. Gives Address on COVID-19 Pandemic
Red Lake Tribal Chairman Darrell Seki, Sr. released a video message to the Red Lake Nation on Tuesday concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. He said band members must look out for…
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