COVID-19
Citing the COVID-19 pandemic, the leader of the White Earth Reservation asked Gov. Tim Walz to suspend action for permitting on Enbridge Line 3 last week.
To continue Minnesota’s success in slowing the spread of COVID-19 across the state, Governor Tim Walz today extended the Stay Home Order until May 4.
Sick of hearing about COVID-19? Wondering what all the fuss is about, for something that sounds a lot like the flu? Here is what we at Public Health, MDH, the CDC, the WHO and everyone in health care is concerned about.
East Central Regional Library encourages children and their families to join them for virtual storytime via Facebook Live.
Governor Tim Walz today announced that Minnesota’s health plans have agreed to waive cost-sharing for treatment of COVID-19. This move comes in response to the Governor’s Commissioners of Health and Commerce sending a letter on March 13 urging the health plans to remove barriers to coverage …
The Legislature returned to St. Paul recently to pass legislation that included numerous special provisions designed to assist Minnesotan’ as we battle through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center reported its first case of COVID-19 early Wednesday, and a second case was reported Thursday by Crow Wing County.
Crow Wing County’s first official case of COVID-19 is no longer in Crow Wing County.
Universities across the country, including many in Minnesota, are making adjustments as they close their traditional classrooms and route students to online formats of their classes to reduce potential for the continued spread of COVID-19.
Hours before a regular meeting on March 16, the McGregor School Board announced cancellation in an effort to promote social distancing.
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will administer low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19).
As state and federal officials desperately work to “flatten the curve” and the impact of COVID-19 cases on our healthcare system, many local businesses have experienced the devastating results of an economy that has ground to a halt.
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, The College of St. Scholastica, beginning on March 23, is offering all classes in a virtual format.
At the March 16 city council meeting, Aitkin Mayor Gary Tibbitts asked everyone to be aware and take heed of the governor’s direction on social distancing in response to the spreading COVID-19 virus.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed Executive Order 20-20 Wednesday, directing Minnesotans to stay at home and limit movements outside of their home beyond essential needs.
As a society, we have been thrust into a situation that is unknown to all.
So much changed so quickly in the last week in Aitkin County, it became nearly impossible to keep up with the changes.
The “Stay home, stay safe” music video produced by the Dr. Joselito and Nurse Practitioner Jen Burgos family can be found on Riverwood Healthcare Center's Facebook page at Burgos Stay Home, Stay Safe
With the East Central Regional Library system closing last week due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the library issued a list of frequently asked questions and answers Monday.
In response to the Minnesota Department of Health’s newest COVID-19 recommendations, the Minnesota Historical Society has decided to close all historic sites and museums to the public through March 31.
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center is offering free phone screenings with a nurse for coronavirus, COVID-19, to those who have symptoms and may be concerned they have the virus.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison provided warnings, tips and resources to Minnesota consumers so that they can be on the lookout for and protect themselves from scams related to COVID-19. With the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases rising in Minnesota, scammers are increasingly preyi…
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In response to the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation, the Aitkin County Board of Commissioners authorized the public closure of most Aitkin County Government Offices Friday, effective 8 a.m. on Monday, March 23, 2020, to remain in effect until further notice.
Riverwood Healthcare is taking additional steps to help control the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), including doing screening for respiratory symptoms at clinic entrances, postponing routine, non-critical clinic appointments and elective surgeries, and offering phone appointments with heal…
Consistent with Emergency Executive Order 20-02 issued on March 15, 2020, by Governor Walz, the Minnesota State High School League has updated information on activity participation limitations.
Grand Casino announced a voluntary, temporary closure of casino operations at Grand Casino Mille Lacs and Grand Casino Hinckley that started at 4 p.m. Monday.
When the dominoes started falling in regard to the COVID-19 in the last week, they fell fast.
The Aitkin County Public Health department compiled an updated list of food pantries and community meals and posted it on its Facebook page Wednesday evening.
The McGregor Chamber of Commerce updated its list of partner businesses Wednesday, March 18, to reflect changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Area schools began addressing Minnesota’s intent to shut schools down no later than Wednesday.
The Aitkin Chamber of Commerce provided a resource guide Tuesday afternoon for businesses affected by the state-mandated closures related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Brea Hamdorf, Disease Prevention and Control Public Health Nurse, and Erin Melz, Public Health Supervisor, both of Aitkin County, issued the following statement this afternoon:
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Due to the fact that the Minnesota Department of Health has asked schools to take ‘social distancing’ measures to prevent coronavirus - The Aitkin Area Chamber of Commerce Commerce and Outdoor Show scheduled for this weekend has been CANCELLED!