Minnesota will see an increase in its minimum wage starting on January 1st. The state Department of Labor and Industry says the increase will adjust to inflation. The minimum wage for large employers will increase from $10 an hour to $10.08 an hour. The minimum wage for small employers and youth under 18 will…… read more »
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MDH Adds 2,019 New Coronavirus Cases and 66 Deaths on Wednesday
Minnesota health officials reported 2,019 new cases of the coronavirus and 66 more deaths. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, 5,262 people have died because of the virus. A total of 3,394 of those deaths have occurred in long term care facilities. A total of 413,107 cases have been confirmed in the…… read more »
Iowa Reports 1,652 New COVID-19 Cases and 10 More Deaths
The latest numbers from the Iowa Department of Public Health show 10 more Iowans have died from COVID-19 and 1,652 new cases have been reported. The number of new positive COVID-19 tests brings the total number of positive tests to 278,600. The data shows there have been 3,822 total deaths from the coronavirus…… read more »
Vernon Center Meat Market Damaged in Tuesday Morning Fire
A fire damaged the Vernon Center Meat Market on Tuesday Morning. Fire crews were called to the blaze around 3:30am on Tuesday. Firefighters from Vernon Center, Lake Crystal, Amboy, Good Thunder and Mapleton responded to the scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation.… read more »
Rep. Jim Hagedorn Has Cancerous Kidney and Surrounding Tissues Removed on Monday
Representative Jim Hagedorn had a kidney removed as he continues to fight advanced kidney cancer. A release from the congressman’s office said surgeons at Rochester’s Mayo Clinic, on Monday, also removed cancerous tissues surrounding the kidney. State Republican Party Chairwoman Jennifer Carnahan, the congressman’s wife, said in a statement that the performing surgeon called…… read more »
MDH Reports 988 New Coronavirus Cases and 36 More Deaths on Tuesday
Minnesota health officials reported 988 new cases of the coronavirus and 36 more deaths. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, 5,196 people have died because of the virus. A total of 3,351 of those deaths have occurred in long term care facilities. A total of 411,110 cases have been confirmed in the…… read more »
Iowa Adds 1,475 New Coronavirus Cases on Tuesday and 67 More Deaths
The latest numbers from the Iowa Department of Public Health show 67 more Iowans have died from COVID-19 and 1,475 new cases have been reported. The number of new positive tests reported brings the total number of positive tests up to 276,948. So far, there have been 3,812 total deaths from the coronavirus in…… read more »
MDH Reports 1,087 New Coronavirus Cases and 13 More Deaths on Monday
Minnesota Health Officials reported 1,087 new cases of the coronavirus and 13 more deaths. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, 5,160 people have died because of the virus, a total of 3,339 of those deaths have occurred in long term care facilities. A total of 410,138 cases have been reported in Minnesota…… read more »
Iowa Reports 540 New Coronavirus Cases and No Deaths on Monday
The Iowa Department of Public Health reported 540 new coronavirus cases and no additional COVID-19 deaths in the state. The number of Iowans who have died from COVID-19 stands at 3,745. Of those who have died from COVID-19, 1,137 were residents of long term care facilities. The total number of Iowans who…… read more »
MDH Reports 1,917 New Coronavirus Cases and 79 Additional Deaths
Minnesota health officials reported 1,917 new cases of the coronavirus and 79 more deaths. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, 5,050 people have died because of the virus. A total of 3,273 of those deaths have occurred in long term care facilities. A total of 404,403 cases have been confirmed in the…… read more »