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
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CentraCare Offers Video Visits for Mental Health Concerns
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
Self Employed – Small Business Resources
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
Safety is paramount around late ice and open water
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
MnDOT announces 2020 state road construction projects
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