More than 35,000 doses of the coronavirus vaccine will be reserved this week for Minnesotans aged 65 and older after the state received a boos…
Thumbs Up delivers Smile Bags; Walgreens gives COVID vaccines
Sherburne County parlays CARES Act money, health plan partnerships to buy rig for vaccinations and many other uses
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by Jim Boyle
As Minnesota hurtles through the uncharted territory of alarming coronavirus spread, record hospitalizations and deaths from the virus, it’s t…
The Anoka Armory is offering free, “no barrier” COVID-19 testing.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz plans to announce new COVID-19 restrictions on Wednesday that will shut down indoor dining at bars and restaurants, cl…
Thumbs Up delivers Smile Bags; Walgreens gives COVID vaccines
Sherburne County parlays CARES Act money, health plan partnerships to buy rig for vaccinations and many other uses
Elk River woman whose felt the warm embrace of community runs with idea sparked by difficult times during pandemic
by Jim Boyle
As Minnesota hurtles through the uncharted territory of alarming coronavirus spread, record hospitalizations and deaths from the virus, it’s t…
The Anoka Armory is offering free, “no barrier” COVID-19 testing.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz plans to announce new COVID-19 restrictions on Wednesday that will shut down indoor dining at bars and restaurants, cl…
Associated Press
The Elk River Area School District is moving the rest of its system — K-5 and early childhood programming — to distance learning starting Dec. 1.
More than 200 Soldiers and Airmen from the Minnesota National Guard have been activated to support the state’s COVID-19 response efforts. This…
Minnesota bars and restaurants must stop serving at 10 p.m. and attendance at weddings, funeral and social gatherings will be limited under ne…
Minnesota’s secretary of state said Thursday it’s too late for voters to mail back their absentee ballots if they want to make sure their vote…
Together Elk River Spirit Week kicked off with Make a Difference Monday on Aug. 24.
The Minnesota State High School League has decided to move football and volleyball to spring, while other fall sports will remain in the fall,…
Gov. Tim Walz is requiring Minnesotans to wear face masks to try to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Officials have a short window to distribute CARES Act money to residents, families and businesses hit hard by COVID-19
District 728 continues to plan for multiple scenarios while waiting for further direction from state leaders
by Jim Boyle
The Minnesota Senate voted June 12 to end Governor Walz’s peacetime emergency powers relative to the COVID pandemic. If the House agrees, it w…
Those seeking to open for patio dining can work with city administration on free permits for patio expansions
News release from the office of Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan:
I wanted to share with you my perspective as a small business owner during these unprecedented times.
Class of 2020 Elk River High School student serves as grand marshal for parade of family, friends and quilters
St. Paul, Minn. – The Great Minnesota Get-Together will not be held in 2020. This was announced today following a meeting of the board of mana…
New program includes grants, microloans for businesses shut down by executive orders to help them endure, rebound
The Elk River City Council decided at its May 18 meeting to indefinitely postpone Elk RiverFest planned for Saturday, July 4, in light of the …
The gold-speckled hawk cut through the still air and landed on the lowest limb of a maple tree, a fixture that was still unfurling its leafy c…
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Gov. Tim Walz said Wednesday that bars and restaurants may reopen June 1 for outdoor dining, with salons and barbershops also allowed to resum…
The 2020 Sherburne County Fair is being cancelled due to COVID-19.
The Elk River City Council unanimously approved a resolution on May 18 urging Gov. Tim Walz to allow all businesses to re-open.
Great River Regional Library buildings may be closed, but the library continues to offer services.
Another 22 Minnesotans have died of COVID-19, state health officials reported Sunday, bringing the death toll from the pandemic to 722.
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz plans to announce new COVID-19 restrictions on Wednesday that will shut down indoor dining at bars and restaurants, cl…
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The Elk River Area School District is moving the rest of its system — K-5 and early childhood programming — to distance learning starting Dec. 1.
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Minnesota bars and restaurants must stop serving at 10 p.m. and attendance at weddings, funeral and social gatherings will be limited under ne…
Minnesota’s secretary of state said Thursday it’s too late for voters to mail back their absentee ballots if they want to make sure their vote…
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The Minnesota State High School League has decided to move football and volleyball to spring, while other fall sports will remain in the fall,…
Gov. Tim Walz is requiring Minnesotans to wear face masks to try to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Officials have a short window to distribute CARES Act money to residents, families and businesses hit hard by COVID-19
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The Minnesota Senate voted June 12 to end Governor Walz’s peacetime emergency powers relative to the COVID pandemic. If the House agrees, it w…