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Frazee Girl To Hold Fundraiser To Support Cancer Foundation

She will be collecting "pit-stop" donations for a foundation called "Stand By Me"

May 27, 2020

TJ Nelson,

FRAZEE, Minn. — Soon to be 13-year-old Sophia Strand of Frazee, Minnesota is making changes to her “Cupcakes for Cancer” fundraiser due to COVID-19. She will be collecting “pit-stop” donations for a foundation called “Stand By Me” started by Thad and Kristin Helmers of Frazee. It helps families with children battling cancer to pay their bills. “They help families with…

Gov. Tim Walz loosens restrictions on places of worship in Minnesota

May 23, 2020

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn — Gov. Tim Walz and the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis reach an agreement to allow places of worship to open at 25% capacity in Minnesota. They must adhere to physical distancing and public health guidelines. The executive order, signed by Walz Saturday, goes into effect Wednesday, May 27th. Under the order, places of worship can…

Churches vow to hold services & not adhere to Gov. Walz’s capacity guidelines

May 21, 2020

Site Staff,

MINNESOTA – Some Catholic and Lutheran churches in Minnesota are planning to resume in-person worship services as early as Tuesday. That is in spite of Governor Walz’s executive order limiting congregations to 10 people. In a letter to Walz, Catholic Bishops of Minnesota say churches will operate at 33% capacity and will continue to make any necessary adjustments to safety…

Worker involved with MN in-person graduation has coronavirus

May 21, 2020

Site Staff,

MINNESOTA – A Minnesota school holds in-person graduation despite a state ban where a worker with the coronavirus had close contact with school staff. State health officials say the worker was involved with stage setup and was around the staff members for a few hours. The staff helped facilitate the graduation and did not know there were exposed. Officials would…

Gov. Walz allows restaurants, bars, salons & barbershops to reopen with restrictions

May 20, 2020

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MINNESOTA – Gov. Tim Walz announces bars and restaurants can reopen June 1, but only with outdoor seating. Salons, barbershops and tattoo parlors can also open back up, but with limited capacity. The next phase of the Stay Safe Minnesota plan allows restaurants and bars seat no more than 50 people outdoors with six feet in between them. Masks are…

Minnesota retailers can reopen, not all at Moorhead Center Mall are ready

According to Gov. Tim Walz's guidelines, shops can operate at 50 percent capacity and must have safety plans in place

May 18, 2020

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Because of the coronavirus pandemic, Corinne Stefanson’s boutique, The Classic, in Moorhead Center Mall has been closed for the past two months. “We’ve had downs and ups, but nothing like this,” she says. On the first day Minnesota retailers are allowed to reopen, Stefanson’s ready to get back to business — although still not sure exactly what…

“Lights On Us” Replaces Tickets With Vouchers For Burnt-Out Vehicle Lights

The program is by MicroGrants, a Minnesota nonprofit

May 17, 2020

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — The next time you’re stopped for having a headlight or taillight out in Clay County, you’ll get a voucher for a free replacement bulb. Clay County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the Lights On Us Program. It replaces tickets with repair vouchers. They are good at participating auto shops and worth up to $250. There is a…

Minnesota Records 22 Additional COVID-19 Deaths

May 17, 2020

Site Staff,

ST.PAUL, MN (KFGO)- The Minnesota Department of Health released the results from their latest round of coronavirus testing. Positive cases rose by 699 to 15,668. The state saw 22 additional deaths. Minnesota has recorded 722 total confirmed COVID-19 deaths as the total number of cases reaches 15,668. Deaths include a person in their 50s and 60s while the rest were in their…

Gov. Tim Walz signs into law raising minimum age to purchase tobacco products

May 16, 2020

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Gov. Tim Walz signed 11 bills into law Saturday, including measures to raise the age to purchase tobacco to 21 and make Minnesota the first state to prohibit the use of the toxic and long-lasting chemical trichloroethylene (TCE). Tobacco 21 law covers “tobacco, tobacco products, electronic delivery devices, and other nicotine products.” The process began May…

Minnesota Exceeds 700 COVID-19 Deaths

May 16, 2020

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ST.PAUL, MN (KFGO)- Minnesota surpassed 700 deaths while seeing 25 more intensive care cases in Saturday’s COVID-19 report from The Department of Health. Another 17 deaths were reported bringing the total to 700. There were 25 more patients in intensive care for 225 total. The deaths were one victim in their 40s with the 16 others at least 70 years…