Local Interest

Great River Regional Library (GRRL) has made the decision to close all libraries based on social distancing guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). All libraries are closed Monday, March 16 at 6:00 p.m. through the end of March. We ask patrons to keep the items they currently have and not return any items at this time. … [Read more...] about All Libraries closed Now through the end of March

The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office is taking necessary steps to reduce and mitigate potential risk of exposure to and the spread of COVID-19. These steps take the form of change in operational procedures and affect several divisions of the Sheriff’s Office. The public should know and expect the level of service in respect to public safety and enforcing the law are … [Read more...] about COVID-19: A Message from Stearns County Sheriff Soyka

In response to the community mitigation and social distancing recommendations of the Minnesota Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, Todd County Government Center is discouraging non-essential visits to our Government Center. This includes our Long Prairie and Staples offices. For those of you who need assistance or need to conduct business, … [Read more...] about Todd County Government Center Update

Dear Helping Hands Community, We recognize that with the constantly changing Coronavirus situation around the world and in our local community (Stearns county), this is an unprecedented time for everyone. Our hearts and thoughts go out to each and every one of you. The CDC has provided of guidance around Coronavirus and mitigation techniques. Here at Helping Hands, we have … [Read more...] about A Note From Helping Hands Outreach

St. Paul - In order to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus, Governor Walz announced the temporary closure of Minnesota restaurants and bars to dine-in customers as well as the closure of other places of public accommodation and amusement. This order is effective March 17th at 5:00 p.m. until March 27 at 5:00 p.m. The closures will be evaluated at the end of this 10-day … [Read more...] about DEED COVID-19 UPDATE: Regarding restaurant, bar and other hospitality closures