Local Interest

Catholic Charities Senior Dining Meals on Wheels, Albany offers frozen Grab-N-Go meals for seniors. To arrange pick up from our dining site at 334 Golfview Dr. in Albany, located at Pond View Estates. Any senior 60 plus who is in need of meals can obtain meals from this dining site by giving us a call at 320-845-4070.Our next distribution dates will be April, 14th & 15th. … [Read more...] about Senior Dining on Wheels

Today, April 8, 2020, the Governor extended the Stay at Home order and the closure of bars and restaurants to May 4th. He also announced flexibility for more businesses to continue operating including lawn care, landscaping, agricultural equipment repair, garden centers, nurseries, and more. Under the extended order, Minnesotans can continue to leave their homes for health … [Read more...] about Latest Actions from the Governor

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