GOVERNOR WALZ PRESS CONFERENCE REPLACED WITH PRESS BRIEFING
Governor Tim Walz press conference scheduled for 3:30 p.m. has been replaced with a press briefing which will be carried live on KROX 1260AM/105.7FM until 4 p.m.
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POLK COUNTY PREPARED TO HANDLE HEAVY OUTDOOR ACTIVITY OVER HOLIDAY WEEKEND
Memorial Day weekend in Minnesota usually means more people outdoors and more people on the water. But in the wake of COVID-19, Polk County officials want to make sure everyone is safe and continue to follow social distancing guidelines. Polk County chief deputy Michael Norland said this year won’t be much different than any other
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CROOKSTON PARKS AND RECREATION: NEEDS MORE GUIDELINE CLARIFICATION FOR SUMMER PROGRAMS
On Wednesday, Gov. Tim Walz announced phase II of the Stay Safe Plan. Included in that were the ability to recreational campgrounds and other recreational activities, but no athletic games. Crookston Parks and Recreation Director Scott Riopelle said the City of Crookston would need more clarification on the guidelines before evaluating whether they could hold
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ERICKSON EMBROIDERY, WILLOW AND IVY PARTIALLY REOPENED MONDAY
Governor Tim Walz announced last week the end of his stay-at-home order in Minnesota, allowing retailers and main street businesses to partially reopen, with bars, restaurants, and salons to tentatively follow on June 1. Monday was the first day that these businesses were allowed to be open, as long as they’re operating at 50% capacity
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GOVERNOR WALZ ORDERS FLAGS TO FLY AT HALF STAFF TUESDAY IN HONOR OF LIVES LOST TO COVID-19
Governor Tim Walz has directed all flags at state and federal buildings in Minnesota to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, and on the 19th of every month through 2020 to remember, mourn, and honor lives lost due to COVID-19. “As of May 15, 2020, 683 of our
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LETTER FROM BISHOP HOEPPNER TO CROOKSTON DIOCESE ON PATH FORWARD DURING COVID-19
Crookston Diocese Bishop Michael Hoeppner published a letter to the diocese this weekend on the path forward during COVID-19 to resume public masses. Bishop Hoeppner’s letter is below – Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, During the past weeks, we bishops of Minnesota have proactively engaged public officials about the importance of some limited opening