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On Tuesday, Gov. Tim Walz announced executive order 2-52, allowing elective procedures to resume as soon as May 11. RiverView Health President and CEO Carrie Michalski said the order is a step forward toward returning to normal by bringing the decision on procedures back into the hands of local physicians. “It was very appreciated news, […]
On Monday night, the Roseau City Council passed a resolution asking Gov. Tim Walz to allow all businesses in the community to open. Speaking with KROX on Wednesday, Mayor Jeff Pelowski said the definitions of critical and non-critical had created a double standard in rural communities. “With the guidance that we’re getting from the state
On Monday, Senate Republicans shared ideas from small businesses and churches to safely reopen as Minnesota enters the third month with a stay at home order. Despite billions in federal stimulus dollars being pumped into the state, nearly 600,000 Minnesotans have filed for unemployment, and thousands of small and local businesses and churches, have closed their
Governor Tim Walz today signed Executive Order 20-50, exempting federal, tribal, state, and local COVID-19 relief funds from being automatically intercepted by creditors and debt collectors. “COVID-19 presents an unprecedented challenge for our state. This Order will help alleviate the financial burden Minnesotans are facing, allowing them to pay rent and put food on the
With the extension of Gov. Tim Walz’s stay at home order, summer youth programs could be one of the next activities affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Crookston Parks and Recreation Director Scott Riopelle said the city is currently discussing summer programs and hope to have a decision about whether they will proceed with them next
With the COVID-19 pandemic, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has proactively transitioned the entire State of Minnesota into burning restrictions consistent with Gov. Tim Walz’s executive orders. Currently, recreational fires are permissible, but open burning will require a permit within city limits, according to Crookston Firefighter Justin Johnson. “If there is a burning
