Hometown News

As a result of preparation for COVID-19, the structure of day to day life has changed. Many of us may be experiencing high levels of stress, anxiety and potentially feeling overwhelmed. To provide support, CentraCare Behavioral Health is offering video appointments with mental health providers. These visits are available to established or new patients to CentraCare. Video … [Read more...] about CentraCare Offers Video Visits for Mental Health Concerns

I've recently received quite a few questions from those in our community who are self-employed. We are now starting to get some answers. Benefits and relief programs are being made available to self-employed individuals for the first time through Minnesota's Unemployment Insurance Program, however that program is still being set up through the Department of Employment and … [Read more...] about Self Employed – Small Business Resources

As the winter-to-spring transition unfolds, the way people experience the change in seasons will be a little different this year. But while we stay close to home for our outdoors time and practice social distancing, one thing remains the same. People must put their safety first, especially around lakes and rivers where the ice conditions vary around the state. With many lakes … [Read more...] about Safety is paramount around late ice and open water

The Minnesota Department of Transportation announced that the agency will undertake 188 road and bridge projects statewide during the 2020 season to help maintain the state’s roads and bridges, improve safety and support construction jobs across the state. Some of the projects have already begun and others – such as the work on Hwy 5 around Minneapolis-St. Paul International … [Read more...] about MnDOT announces 2020 state road construction projects

Reports provide important data about rainfall amounts, climate trends The State Climatology Office is looking for volunteer rainfall monitors for the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network (CoCoRaHS). The network includes more than 20,000 volunteers nationwide who measure precipitation in their backyards using a standard 4-inch rain gauge. These rainfall … [Read more...] about Rainfall monitoring network seeks volunteer members