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The Minnesota Department of Health is reporting 611 new cases of COVID-19 from 14,812 tests. There are currently 249 people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Minnesota, of which 103 are in ICU. The state is also reporting eight deaths bringing the total deaths to 1,526. Two new cases were reported in Polk County bringing the county […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all areas of the economy, and transportation is no different. Due to the pandemic, people have been traveling less, buying less gas, and fewer new vehicles. That impacts transportation funding from the State of Minnesota for County State Aid Highways (CSAH). Polk County Highway Engineer Rich Sanders said the State
The Congregation of Sisters of St. Joseph recently made grants of $5,000 available for COVID-19-related emergencies in areas where the Sisters reside. These grants were directed to not-for-profit organizations recommended by one or more of the Sisters and Associates and represent the Congregation’s desire to continue its mission to the “dear neighbor” as it did
Many uninsured Minnesotans can get tested for COVID-19 at no cost to them during the federal public health emergency, thanks to a new health care option. The state will cover the cost of testing for individuals who apply and meet all of the following conditions: Be a resident of Minnesota. Be a U.S. citizen, U.S.
The Minnesota Department of Health is reporting 578 new cases of COVID-19 and 8 deaths. There was one new case in both Polk and Pennington counties. All the numbers are below. Updated July 15, 2020 Updated daily at 11 a.m., with data current as of 4 p.m. the previous day. Data is for cases that
The University of Minnesota Crookston (UMC) is planning to open this fall on schedule with a mix of on-campus and hybrid classes as well as it’s dedicated online program. The first day of school remains scheduled for August 25, and despite the challenges COVID-19 and cutting football have on enrollment, the leadership at UMC believes
