JULY 21, 2020 – Fillmore County currently has 48 COVID-19 cases. From July 9 to July 21, 2020, the Minnesota Department of Health noted that Fillmore County had 19 cases, which is 40% of all identified cases. Fillmore County Public Health has observed an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases associated with events and mass gatherings. Case investigation conducted over the … [Read more...]
Governor Walz signs executive order on masking
ST. PAUL, MN, July 22, 2020 – Governor Tim Walz today signed Executive Order 20-81, which requires Minnesotans to wear a face covering in indoor businesses and indoor public settings. Researchers have advocated for masking, calling it a simple and effective step to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. To date, 30 states across the country, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico … [Read more...]
Governor Walz signs executive order on masking
Governor Tim Walz today signed Executive Order 20-81, which requires Minnesotans to wear a face covering in indoor businesses and indoor public settings. Researchers have advocated for masking, calling it a simple and effective step to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. To date, 30 states across the country, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico have issued similar … [Read more...]
Fillmore County experiencing increase in COVID-19 cases
Fillmore County currently has 48 COVID-19 cases. From July 9 to July 21, 2020, the Minnesota Department of Health noted that Fillmore County had 19 cases, which is 40% of all identified cases. Fillmore County Public Health has observed an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases associated with events and mass gatherings. Case investigation conducted over the past two weeks … [Read more...]
Third Confirmed Case of COVID-19 in Houston County
Houston County Public Health & Human Services was notified by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) of the 3rd lab confirmed case of novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19 in Houston County. Houston County Public Health & Human Services is working with MDH and health care partners to identify and contact all of those who may have come in contact with the infected … [Read more...]
Status of services at the Spring Valley Public Library
The Spring Valley Public Library is gradually opening for service. At this time, we provide the following: curbside pick-up, extended WiFi, virtual story times, and information through our library Facebook page and website. Governor Walz has allowed the stay-at-home order to expire and businesses to reopen, but they are cautioned only to do so if they can protect users. Since … [Read more...]
COVID-19 strands missionary in Honduras
When Bonnie Davids traveled to the Nueva Esperanza, or New Hope school, in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, for a mission trip, the Preston native had no reason to expect that it would be any different from her previous visits. This was Davids’ seventh mission trip to the school, and she was looking forward to ministering to the students and their families again. She arrived in Honduras … [Read more...]
Spring Grove City Council plans for the summer
Due to COVID-19, the regular April 21, 2020, Spring Grove City Council meeting was held remotely via Zoom to comply with social distancing policies and practices. Consent agenda items approved included the March 17 minutes, payment of monthly bills, plus Resolution 20-21 Authorizing Bank Signers, Resolution 20-22 Authorizing Transfer of Funds, Resolution 20-23 Accepting Gift … [Read more...]
Fillmore County still seeking donations for COVID-19 response
Fillmore County Public Health is still accepting sewn masks, sewn gowns, and sewing materials to address COVID-19 response needs. The goal is to obtain 5,000 sewn masks and 500 sewn gowns. As of April 18, 617 masks and 11 gowns have been donated and distributed to areas of community need. Sewing materials accepted include cotton cloth and elastic. See the Fillmore County … [Read more...]
DEED extends Unemployment Insurance
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced today that the agency has fully implemented the Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC), which provides a 13 week extension of unemployment benefits for eligible applications. PEUC was authorized by Congress in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), which … [Read more...]