MnDOT Says Highway 93 Near Henderson to Re-Open Thursday Afternoon
MnDOT officials say Highway 93 off Highway 169 near Henderson will re-open (Thursday) afternoon. Crews closed the road due to flooding Sunday. MnDOT says crews may need to return for additional work the next few days with daytime closures.
11 of the State’s 18 COVID-19 Have Occurred in Congregate Care Facilities
Minnesota congregate care facilities are continuing to be hit hard by COVID-19. Kris Ehresman with the Minnesota Department of Health says 11 of the state's 18 coronavirus deaths have come from long-term care facilities. Jan Malcom, director of the Department [...]
Walz Says The Chance of Students Returning To School “Relatively Slim.”
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is expressing doubt that Minnesota students will return to their school buildings this year. Walz says many other states have canceled classes for the year. "I think there's a relatively strong possibility that will happen here [...]
18 Deaths Reported in MN Due to COVID-19 (April 2)
Testing Total approximate number of completed tests: 22,934 Total approximate number of completed tests from the MDH Public Health Lab: 8,580 Total approximate number of completed tests from external laboratories: 13,814 Minnesota Case Information Total positive: 742 Deaths: 18 Patients who no [...]
MN restaurants making tough choices in midst of COVID-19 crisis
As restaurants are adjusting to the new normal of take out and drive through service only, owners like Tam Kennedy who runs a Taco Johns franchise in Minnesota are trying to keep business running while also caring for their employees. [...]
Bad weather, trade wars, keep lid on Minnesota farm income
A new report says Minnesota farmers struggled to make a profit in 2019 as bad weather and trade wars combined to keep a lid on incomes for yet another year. According to the annual report from University of Minnesota Extension [...]
Social distancing and mental health
As we continue to social distance, isolation and loneliness can affect people's emotional health, especially older adults. Mayo Clinic Dr. Beth Rush says social interaction and emotional health are intertwined, and during this time when social interaction can't be something [...]
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MN Pharmacists remain open for business, assistance during COVID-19
As Governor Tim Walz's stay at home order remains in effect, the Minnesota Pharmacists Association (MPhA) has this important reminder: "I think the most important thing to know is that your pharmacist is here as a resource, we are on [...]
