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All Minnesotans 16 and Older Now Eligible for COVID Vaccine

More than a year after the initial "shutdown," state health officials are racing to vaccinate all who want a "shot in the arm."

March 30, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

If you’ve been waiting for the COVID 19 vaccine to come to you, today was the first day for the rest of your “COVID journey.” As of March 30, all Minnesotans 16 years of age and older are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Minnesota has directed providers to prioritize vaccine appointments for people […]

Tagged With: COVID-19, Minnesota, vaccine

Election Day: Minnesota Votes in Historic 2020 Election

With local elections contested in Otsego and St. Michael, it will be COVID-19 and the POTUS that steal headlines.

November 3, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

Welcome to what, seemingly, is an Election Day fit for 2020. Masks will be required. Social distancing rules will be enforced. Ample hand sanitizer will be on hand. And fresh pens and ballots will be available for all who waited, patiently, to vote on Election Day in the North Wright County area. Polls will be […]

Tagged With: 2020, Donald Trump, election, Minnesota, Tom Emmer, vote

Mask Up, Minnesota: Governor Orders Face Coverings Indoors

Walz calls masks "cheapest, easiest way to control the pandemic."

July 23, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he has heard the cry for things to “return to normal:” schools fully open, businesses unrestricted and a return to life prior to the arrival of the coronavirus in early 2020. His solution: Wear a mask. Governor Tim Walz signed Executive Order 20-81 Wednesday, which requires Minnesotans to wear a […]

Tagged With: COVID-19, Gov. Tim Walz, mandate, masks, Minnesota

Salons, Restaurants Get Some Relief as Walz Announces June 1 Opening

Churches, gyms still on the outside of Governor, Commissioner's plans.

May 21, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

Tim Walz

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he’s “turning the dial” again for Minnesota businesses, allowing restaurants to host patio seating – adding to their new “to-go” and curbside repertoire. Salons and barbershops were also given the go-ahead, too, with all in this most recent group given a June 1 start date. But it was Walz’s decision […]

Tagged With: Gov. Tim Walz, Minnesota, Restaurants, Stay Safe

BREAKING: Minnesota School Buildings Closed through End of School Year

Districts will continue to educate students - more than 900,000 statewide - via Distance Learning practices put in place since March 30.

April 23, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

Tim Walz

Calling it a “heartbreaking” decision, Gov. Tim Walz issued Executive Order 20-41, ordering all school buildings in Minnesota remained closed through the end of the 2019-2020 school year. “This is not something that will define you,” he said to the Class of 2020, a group of thousands expected to graduate in mere weeks. “Instead, you […]

Tagged With: COVID-19, Gov. Tim Walz, Minnesota, schools

Minnesota Golf Courses, Fishing Ready to Roll with Gov’s Announcment

Gov. Tim Walz issued an executive order Friday, April 17, hoping to clear the way for residents to "go outdoors."

April 17, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

Golf course

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed Executive Order 20-38 today (April 17), bringing some good news for those who enjoy the outdoors. The order allows for safe outdoor recreation for specific activities, including golf and boating. The Executive Order, which takes effect at 5 a.m. Saturday, April 18, includes opening access fishing, trapping, boating, hiking, biking, […]

Tagged With: boating, COVID-19, fishing, golf, Minnesota

Statewide Caucuses Set for Feb. 25

While the Minnesota Primary will focus on national candidates, local political decisions will be made via the state's traditional caucus system.

February 21, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

For the first time in state history, Minnesota is going to be part of the “Super Tuesday” Presidential Nomination Primary, set for Tuesday, March 3.  However, those who are politically active still have the opportunity to attend local caucuses on Tuesday, Feb. 25, as the state’s major parties make state and local decisions heading into […]

Tagged With: caucus, Minnesota, vote

Minnesota National Guard Soldier with St. Michael Ties Dies in S.C.

Pfc. Conner J. McGurran had worked as a cook at Liberty Bar and Grill prior to his Basic Training.

January 23, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

Connor McGurran

The United States Army and Minnesota National Guard recently announced the death of a young soldier at a training exercise in Fort Jackson, South Carolina, earlier this month. Pfc. Connor James McGurran was found unresponsive during a drill, and was transported to a local hospital, where he remained unresponsive and was pronounced deceased. He was […]

Tagged With: death, McGurran, Minnesota, soldier

State Sees First Whooping Cough Death in Six Years

The MDH is urging parents, expectant mothers to consider immunization.

January 8, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

Minnesota health officials on Wednesday confirmed an infant death related to pertussis, also known as whooping cough. The infant was diagnosed with pertussis in August 2019 and died in November after being hospitalized for three months. The last pediatric death related to pertussis in Minnesota was in 2013. “We were extremely saddened to hear that […]

Tagged With: Minnesota, Pertussis, whooping cough

Lucero Projected to Win, But Minnesota House, State Offices Go Blue

November 6, 2018 By Mike Schoemer

Wright County-based Republican Eric Lucero, who represents St. Michael, Albertville Otsego and Hanover, is projected to retain his seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives, according to projections. But the staunch conservative, who has championed gun ownership and data privacy laws, will be in a new minority, as the Democratic-Farm-Labor Party used a strong night […]

Tagged With: election, Lucero, Minnesota, Walz

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