Local Interest

ST. PAUL, Minn. – In line with the state’s continued peacetime emergency response to COVID-19, the Minnesota Department of Revenue has announced that taxpayers filing their annual Minnesota Individual Income Tax return for tax year 2019 now have until Wednesday, July 15, 2020, to file and make their payments without any penalties or interest. “Extending the individual tax … [Read more...] about Additional Time to File and Pay Minnesota 2019 Individual Income Tax

Wood boiler and shed start on fire in Avon Township Saturday, March 21, 2020 in the afternoon. Stearns County Sheriff deputies responded to the 34000 block of Smiley Drive in Avon Township on Saturday, March 21st, around 3:56 p.m. for a shed fire. The homeowner, Brian Gertken, 47, of Avon, reported hearing a boom and then seeing his outdoor wood boiler and a 30’x60’ … [Read more...] about Building Fire – Avon Township

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone in our economy, but we know small businesses have been particularly hard hit. That’s why Governor Walz requested an Economic Injury Disaster Loan declaration from the SBA earlier this week. Now, online applications for these loans are open to Minnesota businesses at: https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/ A few more details: … [Read more...] about U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster loans now available

To ensure that patients with chronic conditions get the care they need during the COVID-19 outbreak, CentraCare is now offering video visits. This action benefits patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease or cancer. Patients with current appointments will be contacted to change their in-person appointments to video visits. “Patients with chronic … [Read more...] about Video Visits Offered for Patients with Chronic Conditions

As of March 19, 2020, Todd County has no known cases of coronavirus (COVID‐19). The community disruption that has been caused by the COVID‐19 pandemic can be extremely stressful. Dealing with the threat of COVID‐19 is upsetting because it has impacted so many aspects of our day to day life, including our worksites, schools, churches and community gatherings. It is normal to … [Read more...] about Todd County Community Wellbeing Resources & Food Shelves