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A new employee at Faribault Public Schools will be the first person to contact if a coronavirus case happens in the district.
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Through changing times, local farmers markets haven’t slowed down a bit.
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Minnesota’s COVID-19 numbers continue to offer a mixed bag of encouraging and worrisome trends. The count of new deaths remains low, but the surge in new confirmed cases continues and the number of people needing intensive care continues to rise.
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Carleton College is expecting 85% of its student body to return to Northfield for classes this fall, despite the ongoing threat posed by COVID-19.
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A new employee at Faribault Public Schools will be the first person to contact if a coronavirus case happens in the district.
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Through changing times, local farmers markets haven’t slowed down a bit.
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Minnesota’s COVID-19 numbers continue to offer a mixed bag of encouraging and worrisome trends. The count of new deaths remains low, but the surge in new confirmed cases continues and the number of people needing intensive care continues to rise.
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Carleton College is expecting 85% of its student body to return to Northfield for classes this fall, despite the ongoing threat posed by COVID-19.
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7With the COVID-19 pandemic turning the restaurant industry upside down, the longtime co-owner of a popular downtown Faribault restaurant is forging a new path forward.
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While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to sweep across Minnesota, with more than 50,000 lab confirmed cases and 5,000 hospitalizations, its impact is being felt unequally across the state.
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While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to sweep across Minnesota, with more than 50,000 lab confirmed cases and 5,000 hospitalizations, its impact is being felt unequally across the state.
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Small businesses, families and nonprofit organizations have each dealt with their share of struggles as a result of the coronavirus pandemic’s economic impacts.
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Fifty people have tested positive for COVID-19 through tests administered at Northfield Hospital & Clinics since March.
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Fifty people have tested positive for COVID-19 through tests administered at Northfield Hospital & Clinics since March.
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Minnesota state officials on Thursday unveiled a plan to reopen schools this fall that gives districts some flexibility to toggle between in-person and online learning, but reserves the right for the state to step in if the coronavirus gets out of control.
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Gov. Tim Walz has announced guidelines for how public K-12 and charter schools should reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Tri-City United Titans will likely set foot in their classrooms again this fall, but not 100% of the time.
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No matter how Faribault Public Schools students resume classes in the fall, it won’t be like any other year.
Minnesota state officials on Thursday unveiled a pla…
Minnesota’s upswing in new COVID-19 continued Thursd…
As Election Day looms, Minnesota counties are trying…
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Nicollet County knows it has $4.1 million in federal CARES Act funding to spend in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. What it doesn’t know is how exactly those dollars should be spent.
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“Stay ready, so we don’t have to get ready.”
For some parents, all back-to-school options pose a challenge.
As Gov. Tim Walz begins distributing funds from the …
As Gov. Tim Walz begins distributing funds from the …
With less than a month under his belt as Waseca’s ne…
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A report from the University of Minnesota’s Institute for Sustainable Agriculture highlights just how difficult it is for many small- and medium-sized livestock producers to access the meat processing they need.
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A report from the University of Minnesota’s Institute for Sustainable Agriculture highlights just how difficult it is for many small- and medium-sized livestock producers to access the meat processing they need.
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Minnesota’s COVID-19 numbers remain a mix of hopeful and worrisome trends. Daily deaths remain in single digits, and the growth in new cases seems to be plateauing after a steep, monthlong climb. But hospitalizations and ICU cases are on the upswing.
On Saturday, July 25, a new mandate went into effect…
Minnesota Health Department data on COVID-19 remains…
The Federal Bureau of Prisons confirmed Thursday tha…
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Minnesota’s monthlong climb in new COVID-19 cases continued Friday as the Health Department reported another 773 cases, along with five more deaths.
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The city of Northfield will require face coverings in most public spaces starting Aug. 1.
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Northfielders and those across the state are now required to wear masks to combat COVID-19.
It may be rendered unnecessary by the time the St. P…
The state Health Department on Tuesday reported thre…
Minnesota’s COVID-19 toll continued to climb Monday …
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An employee at the Steele County Detention Center has tested positive for COVID-19.
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Vegetables are grown, vendors are out and customers are welcome to stop at their favorite booths at the Faribault Farmers Market this summer — with a few guidelines in place.
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United States Sen. Tina Smith said she hadn’t “been out seeing people” for a long time during the coronavirus pandemic, but she came out Tuesday for a tour of small town businesses in Montgomery, Waseca and Mankato.
United States Sen. Tina Smith said she hadn’t “been …
Although the Rose Fest committee took as much time a…
Although the Rose Fest committee took as much time a…
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COVID-19’s “Yes, but…” trend in Minnesota continued Thursday with another report of hopeful and concerning data: The daily count of new deaths, current hospitalizations and intensive care cases continue to flatten even as the number of new cases leaps.
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<&firstgraph>United States Sen. Tina Smith said she hadn’t “been out seeing people” for a long time during the coronavirus pandemic, but she came out Tuesday for a tour of small town businesses in Montgomery, Waseca and Mankato.
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United States Sen. Tina Smith said she hadn’t “been out seeing people” for a long time during the coronavirus pandemic, but she came out of the woodwork Tuesday for a tour of small town businesses in Montgomery, Waseca and Mankato.
United States Sen. Tina Smith said she hadn’t “been …
United States Sen. Tina Smith said she hadn’t “been …
The St. Peter Area Chamber of Commerce wants to help…
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Minnesota’s mix of hopeful and concerning COVID-19 data continued Wednesday as the state Health Department reported new deaths and intensive care cases continuing to slow even as the count of new cases continues to leap.
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With freedom comes the responsibility of choice.
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<&firstgraph>Summer is only halfway over, but Catholic school administrators in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis are learning it’s not too early to plan ahead for the 2020-21 school year — especially during a pandemic.
Summer is only halfway over, but Catholic school adm…
Rock Bend Folk Festival 2020 in St. Peter is cancele…
Since the pandemic has arrived, many have taken to t…
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Since the pandemic has arrived, many have taken to their sewing machines to make masks for family, friends and neighbors to ensure everyone’s safe from the novel coronavirus.
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While local municipalities are just figuring out how to spend millions of dollars in one-time funding from the federal government, area school districts have already made plans for how they intend to spend their allocations.
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Minnesota’s newest COVID-19 report shows continuing patterns of hopeful and worrisome news: New deaths, current hospitalizations and intensive care cases continue to slow even as the count of new cases continues to climb.
As COVID-19 cases continue to mount, both local and …
Restaurants finally reopened last month, but COVID-1…
Restaurants finally reopened last month, but COVID-1…
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Minnesota continues to show both positive and worrisome trends in the COVID-19 pandemic. The numbers of new deaths remains in low single digits — but the number of new confirmed cases continues to leap.
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COVID-19 case numbers have reached a new high within Le Sueur County, especially among adults in their 20s.
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Minnesota health officials on Friday reported a mix of hopeful and concerning data on COVID-19: Even as deaths from the disease held steady in single digits and the total number of current hospitalizations dipped to near mid-April levels, the daily count of new cases continues to jump.
As COVID-19 cases continue to mount, both local and …
After months of events canceled and the agricultural…
After months of events canceled and the agricultural…
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Minnesota’s COVID-19 pandemic passed another milestone as the Health Department Thursday reported the state’s confirmed more than 40,000 cases.
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The Le Center Pool was closed for the foreseeable future just one day after the facility opened for the summer.
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The Le Center Pool was closed for the foreseeable future just one day after the facility opened for the summer.
Classes at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter wi…
State health officials on Wednesday reported eight m…
As COVID-19 cases continue to mount, both local and …
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<&firstgraph>Normally during this time of year, the Owatonna Arts Center would be abuzz with children on a break from school, and taking a different sort of class during the summer.
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As Gov. Tim Walz and his administration consider a statewide mask mandate during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the city of Mankato has decided not to wait.
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As Gov. Tim Walz and his administration consider a statewide mask mandate during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the city of Mankato has decided not to wait.
The state Health Department on Tuesday reported thre…
While local municipalities are just figuring out how…
COVID-19 has placed much of the world in economic an…
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Minnesota health officials on Monday reported three more deaths from COVID-19, bringing the state total to 1,474 but continuing a two-week trend of days with deaths mostly in single digits.
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Northfield Hospital and Clinics President/CEO Steve Underdahl called for caution on Thursday as approximately half of U.S. states see spikes in COVID-19 and Minnesota sees a continued decline in hospitalizations from the virus.
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The first death in Steele County attributed to COVID-19 has been confirmed, according to a Thursday morning press release. The Minnesota Department of Health notified Steele County Public Health Director Amy Caron with the confirmation.
While the long holiday weekend meant an uptick in ca…
While the coming long weekend has meant an uptick in…
While the coming long weekend has meant an uptick in…
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Local business leaders on Wednesday expressed concern that a second wave of COVID-19 could roll back the gradual reopening process and further damage businesses already impacted by the pandemic.
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Local business leaders on Wednesday expressed concern that a second wave of COVID-19 could roll back the gradual reopening process and further damage businesses already impacted by the pandemic.
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Minnesota’s COVID-19 toll continued to rise Thursday with 13 more deaths and 500 new cases reported, but trends in intensive care cases still suggest a hopeful, downward trend.
Even as restrictions loosened for retail outlets acr…
Local business leaders on Wednesday expressed concer…
Local business leaders on Wednesday expressed concer…
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Although patient visits are increasing substantially at Northfield Hospital and Clinics, officials and board members say the pandemic is still severely hampering the organization and could pose even greater risks in the future.
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Northfield Memorial Pool opened to a grateful public July 1.
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Summer is usually the highlight of the year for Lonsdale Ambassadors, who make appearances in parades, visit other locations, and represent the community they adore.
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Although patient visits are increasing substantially…
Downtown businesses have long put up displays to enc…
The heat couldn’t keep the people away as the fairgrounds hosted a successful Dairy Days over the weekend.
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After serving as a place for unique eyewear for six years in downtown Northfield, Vision will close Saturday and merge into River Valley Eye Professionals.
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Northfield Hospital and Clinics President/CEO Steve Underdahl called for caution on Thursday as approximately half of U.S. states see spikes in COVID-19 and Minnesota sees a continued decline in hospitalizations from the virus.
Positive cases of COVID-19 continue to increase in M…
People in their 20s now make up the largest age grou…
With bars and restaurants opening up right on the cu…
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Northfield Hospital and Clinics President/CEO Steve Underdahl called for caution on Thursday as approximately half of U.S. states see spikes in COVID-19 and Minnesota sees a continued decline in hospitalizations from the virus.
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Positive cases of COVID-19 continue to increase in Minneosta, according to numbers released Monday, though the number of patients hospitalized and in intensive care in the state have declined.
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People in their 20s now make up the largest age group of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Minnesota, leading health officials to fear that younger adults aren’t doing enough to prevent the virus’ spread as they move back into public spaces.
With bars and restaurants opening up right on the cu…
With bars and restaurants opening up right on the cu…
With bars and restaurants opening up right on the cu…
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With bars and restaurants opening up right on the cusp of summer, it’s little to no surprise that young adults immediately flocked to their usual watering holes to escape isolation and return to some sense of normalcy.
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With bars and restaurants opening up right on the cusp of summer, it’s little to no surprise that young adults immediately flocked to their usual watering holes to escape isolation and return to some sense of normalcy.
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues without a vaccine or high-quality treatment in sight, a number of crucially important federal government relief programs are set to run out.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues without a vaccine…
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues without a vaccine…
A Northfield Retirement Community Care Center staff …
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Minnesota’s COVID-19 toll rose again Friday as the Health Department reported 1,411 people have died from the disease, up 5 from Thursday. Trends, though, continue to show the death rate slowing significantly.
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues without a vaccine or high-quality treatment in sight, a number of crucially important federal government relief programs are set to run out.
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Thanks to a new federal program, Community Pathways of Steele County will distribute 450 boxes of food to those in need Friday morning.
Lonsdale residents who want to set up an appointment…
About $4.4 million earmarked specifically for Steele…
After months of events canceled and the agricultural…
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State health officials on Wednesday reported five more deaths related to COVID-19, putting the total at 1,397 since the pandemic began. The trends, however, continue to show a slowing death rate.
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COVID-19 won’t stop this summer from being a splash for Le Sueur. On June 29, the Aqua Valley Pool in Le Sueur will be opened for business.
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It was a “tender moment” on Saturday, as Fr. Gregory Leif was greeted by a line of cars filled with members of the Church of the Sacred Heart in Waseca, the day before he delivered his final Mass. Leif is retiring after serving as a priest for 42 years, the last seven being in Waseca.
It was a “tender moment” on Saturday, as Fr. Gregory…
It was a “tender moment” on Saturday, as Fr. Gregory…
Minnesota health and education officials on Thursday…
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The Waseca Fourth of July Lakefest celebration is canceled due to lack of volunteers.
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State health officials Tuesday reported another nine deaths related to COVID-19, putting the total at 1,393 since the pandemic began.
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Residents of Whispering Creek nursing home reconnected with friends and family through a parade.
Waseca Public Schools unanimously passed a pandemic …
Providing services to families, students and adults …
Minnesota officials on Monday reported four more dea…
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State health officials reported 12 more confirmed COVID-19 deaths in Minnesota on Saturday, as the number of people hospitalized and in ICUs continued to fall.
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While most all of the summer fairs and festivals around Owatonna have canceled for 2020, John Havelka with the Early Edition Rotary Club swears that canceling the city’s Independence Day fireworks was never an option.
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For Tom and Janet Woody, seeing their neighbor’s dog, Wriggly, is the highlight of their day during the coronavirus pandemic.
While 2020 has been a difficult year for business, o…
While the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Rice…
While the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Rice…
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Northfield Hospital and Clinics President/CEO Steve Underdahl called for caution on Thursday as approximately half of U.S. states see spikes in COVID-19 and Minnesota sees a continued decline in hospitalizations from the virus.
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Positive cases of COVID-19 continue to increase in Minneosta, according to numbers released Monday, though the number of patients hospitalized and in intensive care in the state have declined.
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People in their 20s now make up the largest age group of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Minnesota, leading health officials to fear that younger adults aren’t doing enough to prevent the virus’ spread as they move back into public spaces.
With bars and restaurants opening up right on the cu…
With bars and restaurants opening up right on the cu…
With bars and restaurants opening up right on the cu…
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With bars and restaurants opening up right on the cusp of summer, it’s little to no surprise that young adults immediately flocked to their usual watering holes to escape isolation and return to some sense of normalcy.
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With bars and restaurants opening up right on the cusp of summer, it’s little to no surprise that young adults immediately flocked to their usual watering holes to escape isolation and return to some sense of normalcy.
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues without a vaccine or high-quality treatment in sight, a number of crucially important federal government relief programs are set to run out.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues without a vaccine…
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues without a vaccine…
A Northfield Retirement Community Care Center staff …
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Minnesota’s COVID-19 toll rose again Friday as the Health Department reported 1,411 people have died from the disease, up 5 from Thursday. Trends, though, continue to show the death rate slowing significantly.
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues without a vaccine or high-quality treatment in sight, a number of crucially important federal government relief programs are set to run out.
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Thanks to a new federal program, Community Pathways of Steele County will distribute 450 boxes of food to those in need Friday morning.
Lonsdale residents who want to set up an appointment…
About $4.4 million earmarked specifically for Steele…
After months of events canceled and the agricultural…
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State health officials on Wednesday reported five more deaths related to COVID-19, putting the total at 1,397 since the pandemic began. The trends, however, continue to show a slowing death rate.
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COVID-19 won’t stop this summer from being a splash for Le Sueur. On June 29, the Aqua Valley Pool in Le Sueur will be opened for business.
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It was a “tender moment” on Saturday, as Fr. Gregory Leif was greeted by a line of cars filled with members of the Church of the Sacred Heart in Waseca, the day before he delivered his final Mass. Leif is retiring after serving as a priest for 42 years, the last seven being in Waseca.
It was a “tender moment” on Saturday, as Fr. Gregory…
It was a “tender moment” on Saturday, as Fr. Gregory…
Minnesota health and education officials on Thursday…
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The Waseca Fourth of July Lakefest celebration is canceled due to lack of volunteers.
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State health officials Tuesday reported another nine deaths related to COVID-19, putting the total at 1,393 since the pandemic began.
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Residents of Whispering Creek nursing home reconnected with friends and family through a parade.
Waseca Public Schools unanimously passed a pandemic …
Providing services to families, students and adults …
Minnesota officials on Monday reported four more dea…
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State health officials reported 12 more confirmed COVID-19 deaths in Minnesota on Saturday, as the number of people hospitalized and in ICUs continued to fall.
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While most all of the summer fairs and festivals around Owatonna have canceled for 2020, John Havelka with the Early Edition Rotary Club swears that canceling the city’s Independence Day fireworks was never an option.
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For Tom and Janet Woody, seeing their neighbor’s dog, Wriggly, is the highlight of their day during the coronavirus pandemic.
While 2020 has been a difficult year for business, o…
While the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Rice…
While the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Rice…