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The Minnesota Department of Health is reporting 1,047 new cases of COVID-19 and seven additional deaths. There were seven new cases reported in Polk County for a total of 211 cases in the county since the start of the pandemic. The 1,047 positive results came from 13,926 completed tests for a 7.5 percent positive rate. […]
The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has updated the peak wind gusts from the severe thunderstorm that moved through the area on Wednesday night. The strongest peak gust was 64 miles per hour at the Grand Forks weather station. The Grand Forks Air Force base reported a gust of 59 miles per hour. The
The Northwest Regional Corrections Center announced the arrests of the following individuals: Rani Lee Carpenter, 59 of Manvel, ND, for felony 3rd-degree drug possession in a school, park, or public housing zone. Brian Lee Rogers, 48 of Wauben, for misdemeanor disorderly conduct. Released on personal recognizance. William Leslie Bohrer, 37 of Warba, for misdemeanor tampering
Today, Governor Tim Walz announced that teachers, school staff, and childcare providers across the state have received access to their free COVID-19 saliva test, totaling more than 250,000 tests. The saliva tests are part of the Safe Learning Plan for the 2020-21 School Year and consistent with Governor Walz and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan’s commitment
Earlier this summer, blue-green algae blooms were reported on Lake Sarah, just outside of the Red Lake River Watershed District, prompted tests of shallow lakes in district. Blue-green algae are types of bacteria that are normally present in bodies of water and common in Minnesota. When conditions are right, the blue-green algae can grow quickly
First Community Credit Union held its ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday evening as part of its two-week Grand Opening Celebration. The grand opening includes giveaways, door prizes, lunch on Thursday, September 3, and account specials, explained Branch Manager Dana Jonsson. “It started Monday, August 31, and goes through Friday, September 11,” said Jonsson. “We invite everyone to
