Minnesota Health Officials reported on Tuesday 1,367 new cases of the coronavirus and 3 more deaths. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, 6,962 people have died because of the virus. A total of 4,319 of those deaths have occurred in long term care facilities. A total of 545,404 cases have been confirmed…… read more »
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Iowa Reports 445 New Coronavirus Cases and No Deaths on Tuesday
The latest numbers from the Iowa Department of Public Health show no additional Iowans have been reported to have died from COVID-19 for the second day in a row. Meanwhile, there were 445 new positive tests for the coronavirus reported statewide. The number of new, positive COVID-19 tests reported for the time period, brings…… read more »
One Person Treated Following House Fire in Elmore Township on Sunday Morning
One person was treated for smoke inhalation, following a house fire in Elmore Township on Sunday morning. Elmore Fire Chief Randy Johnson said the Fire Department was called out at about 2:30am Sunday to a house located on 380th Ave. There was extensive damage to the house and the cause of the fire…… read more »
MDH Reports 1,994 New Coronavirus Cases and 2 Deaths on Monday
Minnesota Health Officials reported Monday 1,994 new cases of the coronavirus and 2 more deaths. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, 6,959 people have died because of the virus. A total of 4,319 of those deaths have occurred in long term care facilities. A total of 544,046 cases have been confirmed in…… read more »
Iowa Reports 146 New Coronavirus Cases and No New Deaths on Monday
The numbers from the Iowa Department of Public Health show no more Iowans have been reported to have died from COVID-19 and there are 146 new case of the virus. The number of new positive COVID-19 test reported for the time period brings the total number of individuals who have tested positive up to…… read more »
Bricelyn Woman Injured in Single Vehicle Accident on I-94 in Wright County
A Bricelyn woman was injured when the pick up she was driving struck the median and ended up in the ditch. Erika Goette, of Bricelyn, was eastbound on Interstate 94, in Wright County on Sunday, when the accident occurred. She was transported to the hospital in Monticello with non life threatening injuries. …… read more »
MDH Adds 1,385 New Coronavirus Cases and 10 Deaths on Monday
Minnesota Health Officials reported on Monday 1,385 new cases of the coronavirus and 10 more deaths. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, 6,885 people have died because of the virus. A total of 4,293 of those deaths have occurred in long term care facilities. A total of 527,650 cases have been confirmed…… read more »
Iowa Reports No New Deaths on Monday, After Reporting 68 Deaths on Sunday
The Iowa Department of Public Health is reporting no additional deaths from COVID-19 on Monday, one day after reporting 68 deaths. The number of new positive COVID-19 tests reported for the time period, brings the total number of individuals who have tested positive up to 353,394. The data shows there have been 5,822…… read more »
MN Department of Agriculture Confirms Emerald Ash Borer in Blue Earth County
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday it has confirmed the presence of emerald ash borer in Blue Earth County. The state agency says a resident in the city of St. Clair was cutting down an ash tree and noticed insect galleries in the wood. The homeowner contacted a local Minnesota Department of Natural…… read more »
MDH Adds 2,140 New Coronavirus Cases and 12 Deaths on Thursday
Minnesota Health Officials reported 2,140 new cases of the coronavirus and 12 more deaths. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, 6,860 people have died because of the virus. A total of 4,280 of those deaths have occurred in long term care facilities. A total of 521,667 cases have been confirmed in the…… read more »