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Fire Departments Across Minnesota Take Part In Homemade Mask Drive

The CDC recommends wearing cloth face masks in public settings while still maintaining physical distancing guidelines

April 25, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn. – More than 700 fire departments across the state of Minnesota took part in an initiative that wants to supply workers and people living in congregated facilities with masks. “Governor Walz set an initiative about two weeks ago that today, the 25th, fire departments across the state of Minnesota will be collecting masks. Homemade masks, donated masks, whatever…

Fire engulfs barn, animals not injured

Nobody was hurt

April 25, 2020

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NELSON, Minn. — The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office responded to a barn fire on Homestead Road Northeast in Nelson, Minnesota Saturday morning. The homeowner reported that his barn was fully engulfed in flames on one side. 64-year-old Darwin Krick was able to move his cattle and horses away in time. The barn, however, was a total loss. No injuries were…

Minnesota Reports Its Highest One Day Total For Covid Deaths

April 25, 2020

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ST. PAUL, MN- Minnesota is seeing their highest daily figures for deaths and positive cases as well as testing. There was 2,810 test conducted in the last 24 hours resulting in 261 new cases. The total in Minnesota is 3,446. The highest one day figure for deaths was 23, that makes 233 in all. Some positives did come out of…

MN State Republicans Working To Prevent Taxing Paycheck Protection Program

The chair of the House Tax Committee says the state is benefiting from nine billion dollars from the programs and it is looking to do more to protect small business owners.

April 24, 2020

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ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota House Republicans are introducing new legislation that would prevent the state government from taxing money from the paycheck protection program. State Representative Paul Marquart of Dilworth says the bill may not even be needed after a talk with the Department Of Revenue. He says the department is clarifying guidelines on what can and cannot be…

MN releases coronavirus test site locator, 23 counties don’t have one

April 24, 2020

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MINNESOTA – Minnesota has a new website to locate coronavirus test sites. Gov. Tim Walz says the state is one of a handful in the country to provide a service like this. The website also has a self screening tool so only symptomatic people go to hospitals and clinics. 23 counties do not have a testing site. Walz says putting…

Governor Walz Announces New COVID-19 Testing Website

The website will help identify who needs to be tested.

April 24, 2020

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ST. PAUL, Minn.–Gov. Tim Walz announced a new website aimed at helping Minnesotans locate the nearest COVID-19 testing site. The website will also help identify who needs to be tested for the virus by using an interactive screening tool. Gov. Walz says, “Access to COVID-19 testing is critical to moving Minnesota forward during this pandemic. This tool will help make…

Child Death Investigation Leads to Barnesville Woman’s Arrest

The investigation is still ongoing.

April 24, 2020

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BARNESVILLE, Minn.–A Barnesville woman has been arrested after a child died at Sanford Hospital in Fargo. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office and Barnesville Police Department were called to the hospital for reports of felony neglect on Thursday. Shortly after officers opened an investigation, the child passed away. Thirty-five-year-old Kellie Anderson was taken into custody and charged with felony neglect. Police…

LIVE: Getting A ‘Quarantine Cut’

Fortunately, with a few Youtube tutorials, and somebody who has your best interest at heart, you may not have to go months without a haircut.

April 24, 2020

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FARGO, ND – These past few weeks have had us adjust to a number of lifestyle changes, and give up a few luxuries we usually take for granted, such as professional haircuts. Fortunately, with a few Youtube tutorials, and somebody who has your best interest at heart, you may not have to go months without a haircut. Unfortunately for me,…

HealthPartners Furloughs 2,600 Employees

HealthPartners employs about 26,000 people.

April 24, 2020

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BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP)–Another prominent health care provider is furloughing 2,600 employees as the coronavirus cuts into revenue. HealthPartners, the second-largest nonprofit group in the state, operates seven hospitals, dozens of clinics and a health insurance business. COVID-19 has eliminated elective surgeries and created some financial challenges for health care groups. Earlier this month Minnesota’s largest nonprofit group, the Mayo Clinic,…

Sen. Amy Klobuchar Wants To Protect Voting Rights During COVID-19

The bill has a total of 32 cosponsors.

April 23, 2020

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MINNESOTA – Sen. Klobuchar joined a conference call with Senator Ron Wyden, Rock the Vote and When We All Vote to discuss college students being displaced where they are registered to vote. Just last month, Klobuchar and Wyden introduced the Natural Disaster and Emergency Ballot Act of 2020. The bill would expand early in-person voting and no-excuse absentee vote-by-mail to…