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687 (increase of 37 over previous day) Positive Cases for Morrison County"MDH COVID-19 Tracker
Columbia Heights Public Schools recently launched a livestream option for families and community members to watch activities and athletics events.
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"1,735 Positive Cases for Carver County"MDH COVID-19 Tracker
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Mound Westonka High School has reported a third case of COVID-19 among either its staff or student population, according to an Oct. 22 email notice sent out to families of MWHS students.
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The Milaca Public School District has been given guidance from Mille Lacs County Public Health and the Regional Support Team (MDE/MDH) to change learning models due to the increase in confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the area, reports Superintendent Dave Wedin.
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The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) today announced that Carver County is one of 24 counties that are part of a pilot COVID-19 Test at Home saliva program.
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In accordance with the governor's mandate and directions from MDH, MDE, Mille Lacs and Sherburne County Public Health Departments, the Princeton School District will move into Distance Learning for middle school, high school, ALC and Onward students, and into the Hybrid Model for primary and…
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The Minnesota Department of Health is partnering with local public health officials to offer free COVID-19 testing in Waconia. The testing event in Waconia will be held Tuesday, October 27 through Thursday, October 29, from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm each day at the Lake Waconia Event Center. Testi…
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With adjustments being made in local businesses and to events, this Halloween is no exception. While most trick-or-treating events have been canceled this year, there are a few events that have made adjustments for families to enjoy some trick-or-treating and other Halloween fun this fall. W…
Blaine High School had at least five lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases in a recent two-week reporting period, according to the Minnesota Department of Health.
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Since COVID-19 reached the United States earlier this year, non-profit organizations across the United States have had to figure out what their next step will be. Great River Arts (GRA) in Little Falls is no different.
A free, semi-permanant saliva COVID-19 testing site will open Tuesday, Oct. 20, at the former Brooklyn Park Office Max building at the Starlite Center, at 8085 Brooklyn Blvd.
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As the number of positive COVID cases continues to rise at an alarming rate in Morrison County, Little Falls Community Schools has made the decision to transition to a Distance Learning Plan across the district effective Monday, October 26.
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Mille Lacs County Public Health is making plans and purchasing additional equipment using CARES Act dollars in preparation of what they say will be a mass inoculation.
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. However, seeing firsthand how prevalent domestic violence is whether across the United States or right in Morrison County, Assistant Director Johanna Klinkner with Hands of Hope in Little Falls said awareness about it should be every month.
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Several Bloomington hotels already being used for the purpose
Limited attendance at indoor events being allowed
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The Carver County Library is bringing fun to the community, one brick at a time. Well, one Lego brick at a time, with their bi-weekly Lego Challenges. These challenges have a range of challenges, and children around the county get the chance to show their knowledge and architectural skill in…
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The Twin Cities Marathon, originally scheduled for early October, usually draws upwards of 8,000 runners and some 300,000 enthusiastic spectators spread along the 26.2-mile route. It’s annually one of the largest marathons in the U.S. and often dubbed as “the most beautiful urban marathon in…
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Lakeville North now will play East Ridge at 5 p.m. Thursday
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Princeton’s girls soccer team was all geared up to head into Section 7A play and battle third-seeded St. Francis on Oct. 13 on the road. The opportunity to upset the Saints and advance past the first round was ripped from the Tigers’ hands as a positive COVID-19 test cancelled the game and e…
Mound Westonka High School has seen its first two lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19, according to a communication emailed to parents of MWHS students Oct. 11.
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A true hero. That’s how Richard Holly of Milaca describes his 11-month-old granddaughter, Presley Holly, of Pierz. Since she was diagnosed with high risk epilepsy when she was two months old, she is literally fighting a battle for her life, he said.
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The Princeton volleyball team was geared up to kickoff its season starting with a home match against Cambridge-Isanti Thursday, Oct. 8.
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Blaine residents celebrated Night to Unite Tuesday, Oct. 6, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
What better place to go exploring for ghosts than in the city of Anoka, Halloween Capital of the World? Stories abound in Anoka of odd happenings and eerie encounters. So much so that the Anoka County Historical Society gathered up all the stories people brought to us and turned them into a …
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While it’s been a hectic 2020 for everybody, many are still hard at work organizing projects and community activities. One of those groups hard at work is the Norwood Young America Lions Club. Meetings may be difficult, but this doesn’t mean that they’ve been silent during the COVID-19 pande…
Orono Intermediate School (OIS) students have been distance learning since Wednesday, Sept. 30 after four additional cases of COVID-19 within the school were confirmed following the news of one confirmed case.
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Owners, managers describe tough times
The Forest Lake Area School District had the first reading for the plan of the new Rangers sports complex. The complex will include a new football field, bleachers, track, softball field, and soccer field.
While we are still waiting for a COVID-19 vaccine, there are other ways to help protect yourself and your community during the pandemic. As with every year, flu season is quickly approaching, which means it’s time to start getting flu shots. Now more than ever, the flu vaccine can make a big…
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The state of Minnesota is partnering with Anoka County and the city of Anoka to offer free COVID-19 testing next week.
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During her five years of providing foster care, Michelle Johnson of Little Falls has seen firsthand the many needs foster care children have when they first come into a home.
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Normally the “Steak and Wine Fundraiser” held by the Holy Trinity Catholic School in Pierz is a fun event for people to get together, eat well and bid on donated items they like. While the eighth annual fundraiser is still underway, the event will be held virtually due to COVID.
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Update: This event has been canceled due to the community impact and recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Morrison County.
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More than 33 years has passed since Paul Marcus of Little Falls started working as a service technician for Center Point Energy in 1987. The first seven years in Burnsville and then in Little Falls after he and his wife, Tracy, relocated to Little Falls.
Community members can kick off Fire Prevention Week, which is Oct. 4-10, by visiting the closest Spring Lake Park-Blaine-Mounds View fire station for education, fun and an opportunity to get to know local firefighters.
Volunteers are vital to the survival of many charitable organizations. Without people willing to offer their time and expertise free of charge, many nonprofits would find it difficult, if not impossible, to meet their missions.
Orono Intermediate School moved to 14 days of full distance learning Monday after additional cases of COVID-19 within the school were confirmed.
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One of Norwood Young America’s favorite restaurants will finally be reopening its doors on October 1. After a long summer of waiting to see what the future held, Northside Grill is ready and excited to see their customers once again. They had a few reasons for the delay, but they can’t wait …
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Press release provided by Isanti County Public Health
Minnesota officials have stopped a COVID-19 testing study after multiple reports that state and federal public health workers were greeted by racial and ethnic slurs as they went door-to-door.
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The start of fall typically marks the beginning of election season, and locally the 2020 campaign season is under way.
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Early this spring to the end of June, Waconia Public Schools through its Café #110 offered free mobile lunches to district families when classrooms were closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Area schools are taking extra measures this year to filter pathogens out of the air inside their buildings.
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With a touch from six different countries, the Friends of Linden Hill is preparing to host its first annual “Wine and Chocolate Walk” at the historic estate, Linden Hill, Saturday, Oct. 3, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Forest Lake Area School District moves forward with new hybrid schedule
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MSHSL reverses earlier decision; games will start in October
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Waconia Lions mark their 75th anniversary this fall. Even though the Waconia Lions 75th anniversary recognition event has been postponed for this year due to the pandemic, these pages are featuring some historical reflections and information from Lions’ archives to mark th…
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The first day of school is a big day every year as parents snap photos of their kids departing for school, and as students board buses and enter school buildings for the first time to start the school year.
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A fish fry for 3,000-plus people might not be the best public health etiquette right now, but an open-air golf tournament fits pandemic protocol to a tee.
One of the largest questions around cities’ use of federal coronavirus relief funds has been in determining whether public safety payroll can be considered eligible costs for reimbursement through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act as much seems to hang on the phra…
The League of Women Voters of Golden Valley will host a virtual discussion on COVID-19 economic support opportunities 10-11:15 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26.
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Open house set for Saturday, Sept. 26, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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Blessed to be alive. That is how Patty Schlichting of Royalton describes her husband, Jim, after he survived being trapped in one of their grain bins, Sept. 1.
An attempt to maintain some sense of normalcy in Ramsey was rained out Saturday, Sept. 12.
Schools across Minnesota continue to monitor the number of new COVID cases in their communities. It is no different for Swanville Public School.
Anoka County Commissioners approved a little over $4.6 million in new spending from the federal coronavirus relief bill Sept. 8.
Anoka County and the state of Minnesota have approved funding through the CARES Act. Through the CARES Act, the city of Columbus has received $2,400.04 and the Columbus City Council voted to accept the funding on Sept. 9.
A Ramsey County judge last week roundly rejected the arguments by a group of businesses and state legislators who sued Gov. Tim Walz over his COVID-19 executive orders.
Businesses and nonprofits can use funds to recoup revenue losses
Skaters at the Coon Rapids Ice Center will have to make sure they call ahead this season due the coronavirus pandemic.
Anoka businesses and nonprofits affected by the coronavirus pandemic may be eligible for grants through a new program by the city of Anoka.
The first reports accounting for Minnesota cities’ use of federal coronavirus relief money were due Aug. 10 and Sept. 10, but some municipalities are still marking down a zero expenditure as they grapple with how, exactly, the funds can be used.
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This fall’s 41st annual Incredible Festival will stand in sharp contrast to the ones held in previous years.
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EDITOR’S NOTE: Even though the Waconia Lions 75th anniversary recognition event has been cancelled for this year, these pages will carry some historical reflections and information from Lions’ archives in the coming weeks to mark the occasion.
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Nickle Dickle isn’t a big one-day event this year; it is 10 days, running Sept. 17-26. Get your Waconia Bingo card here or other local merchants for lots of deals, giveaways and fun activities to do around town. Complete five squares in a row and get BINGO! Enter your card to register to win…
The City of Robbinsdale is accepting registrations for National Night Out block parties, which will occur Oct. 6. Due to COVID-19, block parties will not be visited by local public safety officials, sharing of food and drink is being discouraged and street closures may be prohibited. Accordi…
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With the specter of a pandemic looming over its 100th anniversary celebration, Anoka Halloween is making changes to keep COVID-19 scares to a minimum.
A Ramsey County judge last week roundly rejected the arguments by a group of businesses and state legislators who sued Gov. Tim Walz over his COVID-19 executive orders.
Anoka County Commissioners approved a little over $4.6 million in new spending from the federal coronavirus relief bill Sept. 8.
A Level 3 predatory sexual offender will be moving into Watertown Township following his release from incarceration, according to the Carver County Sheriff’s Office.
Hunger Solutions, in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Human Services, is accepting applications for the Minnesota COVID Food Fund Grant.
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Orono fifth-grader Abby Stovern added knitting to her repertoire of soccer, gymnastics and the church choir.
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Mille Lacs Community Health Services Administrator and Supervisor Kay Nastrom recently reported approximately 35% of county employees from various departments continue to work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Milaca will use federal COVID-19 dollars to buy touchless faucets.
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Princeton School District 477 faces more than $1 million in unexpected COVID-19 pandemic costs.
Coon Rapids seniors will soon be able to call “bingo” again.
Anoka County businesses have more time and expanded criteria to apply for COVID-19 relief money.
A Blaine church’s annual carnival is going online this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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A student at Edina High School has tested positive for COVID-19, according to an email sent to families Thursday afternoon.
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The Anoka-Hennepin School District welcomed students back to school this week, though classes have been delayed.
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Fire Muster organizers offer a substitute for canceled festival
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Donating plasma was important step in helping to give to those needing it most
Minnetrista lifted its city-wide emergency order Aug. 17 after council members determined that the order has had no real effect on city business over the past five months or on its positioning to receive federal COVID reimbursement dollars; one council member further alluded to the sour tast…
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The Andrew Peterson Farm east of Waconia was settled just a few years before uncompromising differences between free and slave states led to the American Civil War.
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The 2020 Carver County Relay for Life virtual event was held on Friday, Aug. 21, via Facebook Live from the Mayer Community Center. Although this year’s event had a very different feel to it, they were still able to succeed in bringing together those who have been affected by cancer to celeb…
While things may be slowly returning to normal, many are still struggling with the long-term financial consequences of the full shut down in spring of this year. In an effort to help local businesses through their own struggles with COVID-19, the Carver County CDA has put together a new Smal…
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Golfers will be playing the links again next month to raise money for a new place for kids to play.
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A recent five-day itinerary for Congressman Pete Stauber’s started with onstituent listening session and ended with a vice presidential campaign visit.
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Princeton School District Superintendent Ben Barton has a simple request for parents and students at the start of an unprecedented school year. His message is straightforward: It’s going to take a true team effort to educate children during a continuing pandemic.
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Milaca Public School District Superintendent David Wedin remains thankful the county’s COVID-19 case numbers allow an all-student return next week.
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Showing llamas this year was done differently from what sisters Marizza and Mickaila Lenz of Royalton are used to. Due to state regulations amidst COVID, the shows were held virtually. Members of the Minden 4-H Club, they usually show at Benton County Fair.
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After a long evening of threshing corn stalks with her father, Winifred Klevenberg, he and Arliss (Klevenberg) Godejohn, gathered around the table with the rest of the family for a late supper in their Cyrus farm home. It was her sister Shirley’s turn to say grace, a prayer she knew by heart.
The Washington County Board of Commissioners approved a $500,000 contract with Bluestone Physician Services on Tuesday, Sept. 1, to provide COVID-19 testing for high-risk and high-need populations in the county.
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