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 »
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Gov. Walz to Announce Loosening of Restrictions on Bars and Restaurants in MN on Wednesday
Governor Tim Walz is planning to announce Wednesday that he will loosen restrictions on bars and restaurants in Minnesota, following signs of declining COIVID-19 hospitalizations and rising vaccinations. It’s still unclear whether they will be allowed to reopen at partial or full capacity. Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm said there were “hopeful signs on…… read more »
MDH Reports 1,612 New Coronavirus Cases and 18 Deaths on Tuesday
Minnesota Health Officials reported on Tuesday 1,612 new cases of the coronavirus and 18 more deaths. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, 5,461 people have died because of the virus. A total of 3,513 of those deaths have occurred in long term care facilities. A total of 425,261 cases have been confirmed…… read more »
Iowa Adds 1,813 New COVID Cases and 7 Deaths on Tuesday
The Iowa Department of Public Health is reporting the COVID-19 deaths of 7 more Iowans and the positive tests of another 1,813 Iowans. A total of 3,999 Iowans have now died from COVID-19. Of those who have died 1,139 were residents of long term care facilities. The total number of Iowans who have…… read more »
MN Legislature To Begin Regular Session on Tuesday
The Minnesota Legislature convenes for it’s 2021 regular session on Tuesday and it won’t look anything like normal. The House will meet via Zoom until further notice because of the pandemic. The Senate will try a hybrid approach and the Capitol will remain surrounded by riot fencing, which will make it a challenge…… read more »
MDH Reports 3,148 Coronavirus Cases and 13 Deaths on Monday
Minnesota health officials reported on Monday 3,148 new cases of the coronavirus and 13 more deaths. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, 5,443 people have died because of the virus, with a total of 3,506 of those deaths occurring in long term care facilities. A total of 423, 688 cases have been…… read more »
Iowa Reports 601 New Coronavirus Cases and 46 Deaths on Monday
The latest numbers from the Iowa Department of Public Health show 46 more Iowans have died from COVID-19 and 601 new cases have been reported. The number of new positive tests brings the total number of positive tests to 284,866. The data shows there have been 3,992 total deaths from the coronavirus in…… read more »
Event Center in Winnebago Being Sued By the MN Attorney General Over New Year’s Party Plans
The Minnesota Attorney General is suing a new event center in the former Winnebago school that reportedly planned to throw a New Year’s party. The lawsuit seeks to block the Carlson Event Center from holding a party on New Year’s Eve, in defiance of the Governor’s Executive Order closing entertainment venues through January 10th. …… read more »
MDH Reports 2,204 New Coronavirus Cases and 61 Deaths on Thursday
Minnesota health officials reported 2,204 new cases of the coronavirus and 61 more deaths. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, 5,323 people have died because of the virus. A total of 3,431 of those deaths have occurred in long term care facilities. A total of 415,302 cases have been confirmed since the…… read more »
Iowa Reports 1,703 New COVID-19 Cases and 69 Deaths on Thursday
The latest numbers from the Iowa Department of Public health show 69 more Iowans have died from COVID-19 and 1,703 new cases have been reported. The number of new positive cases brings the total number of positive tests to 280,303. The data shows there have been 3,891 total deaths from the coronavirus in…… read more »