The latest numbers from the Iowa Department of Public Health show 59 more Iowans have died from COVID-19 and 2,058 new cases have been reported. The number of new positive tests reported for the time period brings the total number of positive cases is up to 293,452. The data shows there have been…… read more »
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Joe Biden Confirmed As Election Victor Early Thursday Morning
Congress confirmed Joe Biden’s presidential victory in the early hours of Thursday. Members had to come back to finish the work after supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol Wednesday, forcing lawmakers and staff to seek shelter for their safety. Two Republicans of the Minnesota Congressional Delegation, Representatives Michelle Fischback and Jim…… read more »
Bars & Restaurants to Resume Limited Indoor Service on Monday
Gov Tim Walz will allow bars and restaurants to resume limited indoor service starting Monday as he also loosens up Minnesota’s Coronavirus restrictions on Fitness center, Entertainment Venues and Churches. The dialing back returns bars and restaurants close to where they were before the Governor imposed a “pause” in response to soaring cases in…… read more »
MDH Reports 2,004 New Coronavirus Cases and 44 More Deaths on Thursday
Minnesota Health Officials reported Thursday 2,004 new cases of the coronavirus and 44 more deaths. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, 5,572 people have died because of the virus. A total of 3,576 of those deaths have occurred in long term care facilities. A total of 429,570 cases have been confirmed in…… read more »
Iowa Reports 1,930 New Coronavirus Cases and 5 Deaths on Thursday
The latest numbers from the Iowa Department of Public Health show 5 more Iowans have died from COVID-19 and 1,930 new cases have been reported. The number of new positive tests brings the total number of positive tests to 291,394. The data shows there have been 4,065 total deaths from the coronavirus in…… read more »
Gov. Walz Announces Easing of Restrictions on Bars and Restaurants Starting Monday
Gov. Tim Walz announced an easing of restrictions on restaurants and other venues on Wednesday, which have been closed since late November to slow the spread of COVID-19. Starting Monday, bars and restaurants can reopen for in-person dining at 50% capacity and with a 10om curfew, according to sources briefed on the governor’s plans. …… read more »
Former Elmore Mayor Bjorn Olson Sworn in As State Representative
On Tuesday, former Elmore Mayor Bjorn Olson was sworn in as State Representative, serving District 23-A in Minnesota. Olson, who won the election last November, said that the swearing in ceremony was the most humbling experience of his entire life and called it an honor to serve the resident of the District at the…… read more »
MDH Reports 2,346 New Coronavirus Cases and 67 More Deaths
Minnesota Health Officials reported Wednesday 2,346 new cases of the coronavirus and 67 more deaths. According to the Minnesota Department of Health 5,528 people have died because of the virus. A total of 3,553 of those deaths have occurred in long term care facilities. A total of 427,587 cases have been confirmed in…… read more »
Iowa Adds 2,785 New COVID-19 Cases and 61 Additional Deaths on Wednesday
The Iowa Department of Public Health is reporting the COVID-19 related deaths of another 61 Iowans and the positive tests of another 2,785 individuals. A total of 4,060 Iowans have now died from COVID-19. Of those who’ve died, 1,139 were residents of long term care facilities. A total number of Iowans who’ve tested…… read more »
Blue Earth Council Held Their First Meeting of 2021 on Monday Night
Monday night was the first meeting of the year for the Blue Earth City Council. Mayor Rick Scholtes and Council Members Glenn Gaylord, John Husiman and Dan Warner were sworn in for another 4 year term. All 4 were elected last November. The Council also set the committee assignments for the year and…… read more »