The Northwest Minnesota Foundation recently announced that $224,000 in grants were awarded to 24 regional organizations. This is the third and final round of Emergency Relief and Recovery grants. A total of $616,000 in these types of grants have been awarded by NMF since April 2020. “The Northwest Minnesota Foundation is excited to help our…
The request form for the COVID-19 vaccine incentives is now live. Minnesotans 12 and older who have gotten their first COVID-19 shot since May 27 can fill out the form and choose their preferred reward. Incentives are only available for the first 100,000 requests. Rewards include a free state park pass, fishing license, and a…
Over the last week, MDH added 2,283 new COVID-19 cases across the state and 57 reported deaths. In total, there have been 601,517 cases and 7,427 deaths. As of today, 590,814 of the state’s COVID patients no longer need isolation. Since May 24, 26 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Beltrami County. In the same…
Starting today, Sanford Bemidji will offer COVID-19 vaccinations for walk-in patients. Anyone who is 12-years-old or older may receive a COVID shot at the 1611 Anne Street Clinic. Current Sanford patients can schedule ahead through MyChart or by calling 333-4705. The Walk-in Clinic hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday through Saturday. Being a…
Sanford Health Walker will offer a one-day COVID-19 vaccination clinic Thursday, June 3. The blitz is from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Walker clinic on Michigan Avenue. Appointments are required. Current patients can register online through MyChart and anyone can call (218)547-7700 to schedule an appointment or sign-up online. COVID-19 vaccines are provided free…
Gov. Tim Walz is planning to announce initiatives for Minnesotans to get their COVID-19 shots. Some states, particularly Ohio, have offered a lottery for both cash and a free-ride to college, but it appears Gov. Walz is going in a different direction. According to a release, 100,000 Minnesotans who get their vaccine between Memorial Day…
The Minnesota Department of Health is reporting 469 new COVID-19 cases today and no newly-reported deaths. In total, the state has had 599,234 cases and 7,370 deaths. Today’s data comes after around 13,000 tests were completed yesterday. More than 4.2 million people have been tested for COVID-19 in the state with 9.8 million tests completed….
The Minnesota Department of Health is reporting 874 new COVID-19 cases today and eight newly reported deaths. In total, the state has had 597,052 cases and 7,333 deaths. One of today’s deaths was a resident of a long-term care or assisted living facility. There have been 4,396 deaths in these types of homes. Today’s data…
The Minnesota Department of Health is reporting 658 new COVID-19 cases today and 15 newly reported deaths. In total, the state has had 596,186 infections and 7,325 deaths. Five of today’s reported deaths were residents of long-term care or assisted living facilities. There have been 4,395 COVID deaths in these types of homes. Today’s data…
The Minnesota Department of Health is reporting 519 new COVID-19 cases and 14 newly reported deaths. Since the pandemic began, the state has had 595,532 infections and 7,310 deaths. Today’s data comes after around 10,000 tests were completed yesterday. Nearly 4.2 million have been tested for COVID-19 with 9.7 million tests completed. As of today,…
