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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.

April 23, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

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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 […]

Tagged With: back to work, business, COVID-19, Gov. Tim Walz

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.

April 16, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

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 […]

Tagged With: Comfort Matters, COVID-19, local business, relief

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.

April 9, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

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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 […]

Tagged With: COVID-19, finance, investing, mortgage

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.

March 16, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

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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 […]

Tagged With: closures, COVID-19, Executive Order, Gov. Tim Walz

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.

March 15, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

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 […]

Tagged With: coronavirus, COVID-19, Dunn Bros., St. Michael, Westbridge Community Church

Stellis Health Recognized as Low-Cost Care

January 22, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

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 […]

Tagged With: cost, healthcare, Stellis Health

Stellis Health Aims at Rural Program with Mentor Students

January 21, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

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 […]

Tagged With: Glenn Nemec, Rural doctors, Stellis Health

Long-time Albertville Council Member Resigns in Protest upon Apartment Complex Approval

January 7, 2020 By Meghan Gutzwiller

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, […]

Tagged With: Albertville city council member resignation, Heuring Meadows apartment complex

Corner Bar Owners Announce Sale Agreement with Wright County

The county has long wished to remove the building to improve safety at St. Michael's main intersection.

December 3, 2019 By Mike Schoemer

It wasn’t that long ago, the locals will tell you, that the only stop sign in town was the intersection that included the St. Michael Catholic School, the St. Michael […]

Tagged With: Corner Bar, St. Michael, Wright County

St. Michael Dairy Queen Set to Open Tuesday, Dec. 10

December 3, 2019 By Mike Schoemer

The wait is finally over for Dairy Queen fans. The store’s owner and operating company, Fourteen Foods, said the store’s new staff has been put in place, and the building […]

Tagged With: Dairy Queen, Fourteen Foods, St. Michael

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