Minnesotans looking for a return to normal – or some sort of “new normal” – were greeted with positive news from Gov. Tim Walz Wednesday night, as the state’s top official eased back on a number of restrictions that have been in place since late March. Governor Tim Walz announced the next phase of the […]
Minnesota to Stay Home for Two More Weeks, Retail Can Do Curbside
In a move to "turn the dial" toward re-opening the state, Walz extended his Stay Home order through May 18, 2020.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, in an effort to find a balance between a virus that is still killing more than a dozen residents, on average, per day in his state and a population that’s getting anxious to get back to work, extended his “Stay Home” order to 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 17. He did […]
Thousands of MN Workers to Head Back as Gov. Eases Some Restrictions
Executive Order 20-40 clears the way for 80,000 to 100,000 Minnesota jobs to restart after March/April shutdown.
Courtesy MN Gov. Tim Walz Office On April 23, Governor Walz signed Executive Order 20-40, which allows workers in industrial and office settings to return to work, subject to several conditions. First, all workers who can work from home must continue to do so. There are also a number of other conditions laid out in […]
NWCT Video Series: Comfort Matters Pushes Effort to Support Stylists, Salons and More
One idea has spun into another for the heating and cooling company that has roots in Hanover.
As restaurants, salons and other businesses were shuttered due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the state’s orders to social distance, Comfort Matters owner Corey Hickmann started thinking about the impact on local merchants. “I was on a call – actually with you – and some other businesses,” he told NWCT founder Mike Schoemer in an […]
North Wright County Today Video Series: COVID-19 Response from Financial Leaders
A series of Zoom conversations with the people who are here to help in our communities with services, advice and more.
North Wright County Today publisher Mike Schoemer announces the first in a set of interviews with business owners, leaders, and residents from our NWCT communities amid the COVID-19 crisis in this video series. Next up in this series – a bit of financial discussion as we face uncertain times in our economy. Nick Shultz, President […]
BREAKING: Restaurants, Bars, Even Gyms to Close to Public across Minnesota
Gov. Tim Walz issued executive order 20-04, taking drastic steps to curb crowds amid the fight against novel coronavirus.
Calling it an “imperative” to curb crowds and gatherings amid the state’s fight against COVID-19, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz took extreme measures Monday, March 16, issuing Executive Order 20-04, which closes and limits thousands of restaurants, bars and other businesses throughout the state until Friday, March 27. “It’s important that we continue to take steps […]
St. Michael Dunn Bros. Adjusts Business Operations, Offers Free Lunches to Kids
The coffee shop became the first STMA business to alter operations to address COVID-19, and will offer food to kids who don't have access to lunch/breakfast.
In an unprecedented move, St. Michael’s Dunn Bos coffee shop will become a drive-thru only operation, an attempt to protect both employees and customers amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Additionally, the St. Michael business will team with Westbridge Community Church to provide lunches to kids in need while St. Michael-Albertville schools are dismissed through March to […]
Stellis Health Recognized as Low-Cost Care
The total cost of care at Stellis Health is 15 percent lower than the Minnesota state average, according to the latest report by the Minnesota Community Measurement (MNCM) nonprofit. “We strive to keep our costs down and this report shows that our providers are doing a great job at using health care resources effectively and wisely,” said […]
Stellis Health Aims at Rural Program with Mentor Students
Rural Physician Associate Program (RPAP) student Mariah Dahmen shadows family medicine physicians Dr. Glenn Nemec, MD, and Dr. Teresa Devine, MD, three to five days each week and experiences first-hand what it’s really like to work and live in a rural area. “The opportunity to share my experience with the next generation of doctors and […]
Long-time Albertville Council Member Resigns in Protest upon Apartment Complex Approval
A 2.5 hour Albertville city council meeting ended Monday evening with both an approval and a resignation. The council voted 4-1 in favor of developing the long-vacant Heuring Meadows parcel, and the lone dissenting voice, 25-year council veteran John Vetsch, resigned in protest after the vote. Vetsch said he did not believe this was the […]
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