The Minnesota Department of Health is reporting 788 new COVID-19 cases today and 17 new deaths, bringing the case total to 486,434 and the death toll to 6,507. Seven of today’s reported deaths were residents of long-term care or assisted living facilities, bringing the total COVID deaths in these types of facilities to 4,064. Today’s…
The Beltrami County Board of Commissioners reviewed the proceeds of tax forfeited properties within the county during their meeting Tuesday. Richard Moore with Natural Resources reported over $772,000 in apportionment proceeds. According to statute, these proceeds must be invested in areas such as county economic development, timber development, acquiring and maintaining county parks, with funds…
Featured photo: Sanford Health officials at a Bemidji testing site. Submitted. Beltrami County Public Health is reporting a positive trend in the local COVID-19 situation. During the County Board work session Tuesday, Public Health Director Cynthia Borgen says cases have remained largely flat at around 40 cases per week, the same level the county was…
The Minnesota Department of Health is reporting 443 new COVID-19 cases today and four new deaths, bringing the state’s case total to 485,655 cases and 6,490 deaths. Of all deaths, 4,057 were residents of long-term care or assisted living facilities. Of all cases, 37,840 were health care workers. Today’s data comes after around 11,000 tests…
The Minnesota Department of Health is reporting 636 new COVID cases today and three new deaths, bringing the state’s case total to 485,230 and the death toll to 6,486. Of all deaths, 4,057 were residents of long-term care or assisted living facilities. Of all cases, 37,811 were health care workers. Today’s data comes after around…
Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach announced a grant worth over a million dollars to the Bemidji Regional Airport. According to a release, the grant is funded through the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Coronavirus Response Grant Program. “I am pleased to announce this grant for the Bemidji Regional Airport – a critical transportation hub for the region and…
The Minnesota Department of Health is reporting 1,156 new cases of COVID-19 and 12 new deaths, bringing the state’s case total to 482,978 and the death toll to 6,462. Five of today’s reported deaths were residents of long-term care or assisted living facilities. Of all deaths, 4,046 were residents of these types of facilities. Of…
Beltrami County Public Health reports they have only a few left to vaccinate for those who work in health care, child care, and E through 12 education. The focus will now shift to those who are 65 and older. Many in this age group have already been vaccinated, but there are still many who have…
The Minnesota Department of Health is reporting 996 new COVID-19 cases today and seven new deaths, bringing the state’s case total to 481,831 and the death toll to 6,450. Four of today’s deaths were residents of long-term care or assisted living facilities. Of all deaths, 4,044 were residents of long-term care or assisted living facilities….
The Minnesota Department of Health is reporting 761 new COVID-19 cases today and nine new deaths, bringing the case total to 480,845 and the death toll to 6,443. Two of today’s reported deaths were in a long-term care or assisted living facility. Of all deaths, 4,040 were residents of long-term care or assisted living facilities….
