The past couple months have been quite challenging for the United States Postal Service, which is apparent by the delays in mail delivery. On January 2, 2021, my wife and I received a piece of mail from our insurance company that was mailed on December 1, 2020. It took just a little over one month to arrive in our mailbox. This has become more common for many people … [Read more...]
COVID-19 update as of January 7, 2021
Since worldwide tracking of COVID-19 began on January 23, 2020, there have been 87,588,168 total cases (up from 82,282,392 compared to two weeks ago) with 1,890,824 fatalities (up from 1,796,769 compared to two weeks ago) — 2.16% of total cases (down from 2.00% compared to two weeks ago). In the United States, there have been 21,559,660 total cases (up from 19,745,674 compared … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Business Relief Grants now available
As COVID-19 situation improves, Governor Walz loosens restrictions
Governor urges Minnesotans to protect progress made over the past month [ST. PAUL, MN] – As the COVID-19 situation improves by nearly every metric across Minnesota, Governor Tim Walz today announced measures that loosen restrictions on important parts of daily life. The Governor also urged Minnesotans to protect the progress made over the past month. “The situation … [Read more...]
COVID-19 update as of December 24, 2020
Since worldwide tracking of COVID-19 began on January 23, 2020, there have been 82,282,392 total cases (up from 74,724,989 compared to two weeks ago) with 1,796,769 fatalities (up from 1,657,706 compared to two weeks ago) — 2.00% of total cases (down from 2.21% compared to a week ago). In the United States, there have been 19,745,674 total cases (up from 17,145,832 compared … [Read more...]
COVID-19 update as of December 17, 2020
By Jason Sethre Since worldwide tracking of COVID-19 began on January 23, 2020, there have been 74,724,989 total cases (up from 69,299,369 compared to a week ago) with 1,657,706 fatalities (up from 1,577,330 compared to a week ago) — 2.21% of total cases (down from 2.28% compared to a week ago). In the United States, there have been 17,145,832 total cases (up from 15,511,043 … [Read more...]
Governor Walz announces next steps on COVID-19 to prioritize getting kids back in school, protect hospital capacity
Governor also signs into law $216 million in direct support for small businesses and 13-week extension of unemployment benefits [ST. PAUL, MN] – As hospitals remain concerned about capacity, Governor Tim Walz today announced a plan to continue combatting community spread of COVID-19 while getting students back in the classroom and supporting Minnesotans’ quality of life. … [Read more...]
COVID-19 update as of December 10, 2020
Since worldwide tracking of COVID-19 began on January 23, 2020, there have been 69,299,369 total cases (up from 64,723,945 compared to a week ago) with 1,577,330 fatalities (up from 1,497,093 compared to a week ago) — 2.28% of total cases (down from 2.31% compared to a week ago). In the United States, there have been 15,511,043 total cases (up from 14,070,404 compared to a … [Read more...]
COVID-19 update as of December 3, 2020
Since worldwide tracking of COVID-19 began on January 23, 2020, there have been 64,723,945 total cases (up from 56,435,244 compared to two weeks ago) with 1,497,093 fatalities (up from 1,352,775 compared to two weeks ago) — 2.31% of total cases (down from 2.40% compared to two weeks ago). In the United States, there have been 14,070,404 total cases (up from 11,697,442 … [Read more...]
Governor Walz announces immediate relief for Minnesota Tourism Industry
[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today announced that over $1 million in crisis grants for the Minnesota tourism industry is available starting today through Explore Minnesota, the state’s tourism promotion office. The grant program is designed to support nonprofit tourism promotion organizations, so they can continue to stimulate travel for the economic benefit of their … [Read more...]