Local Interest

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

On Thursday March 19, 2020, the Stearns County Board approved an emergency declaration as it relates to county business and COVID-19 pandemic. The declaration closes the Administration Center, West Service Center and Melrose Office to the general public for conducting overall business. In an on-going effort to reduce and mitigate risk to staff at the Stearns County Sheriff … [Read more...] about Stearns County Sheriff’s Office Closing Lobby to Public

Effective March 18, 2020 at 12:00 pm, Todd County buildings will be closed to the public until further notice. Courtrooms and Court proceedings shall remain open to the public through secure access. Todd County has a commitment to providing services to our residents and will continue to serve the public through telephone, e-mail, US mail, and on-line services available through … [Read more...] about Todd County buildings will be closed – Effective March 18, 2020 at 12:00 pm

Health (MDH) announced March 17, 2020 that due to a national shortage of COVID-19 laboratory testing materials, the state is forced to make adjustments to its testing criteria to focus on the highest priority specimens, including hospitalized patients. Health care workers and those in congregate living settings such as long-term care will also be given high priority for … [Read more...] about Coronavirus (COVID‐19) Update