In an effort to provide COVID-19 screening to community members that follows appropriate social distancing recommendations, CentraCare is now offering curbside collection. At this time, this service is only for people with an appointment. Upon arrival, a specimen will be collected via nasal swab. After collection, the sample will be tested for Influenza and COVID-19, and the … [Read more...] about CentraCare Offering Curbside Collection, Free eClinic Visits for COVID-19
Local Interest
All Libraries closed Now through the end of March
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
COVID-19: A Message from Stearns County Sheriff Soyka
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
Todd County Government Center Update
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
A Note From Helping Hands Outreach
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