The Bemidji Area Boys and Girls Club will reopen June 8, but only 54 1st through 5th graders will be allowed in the building at a maximum, and the drop-in-style program is still suspended. According to a release, the all-day, fee-based summer program will comply with the latest COVID-19 guidelines and procedures. “Many health and…
The Leech Lake Tribal Council has extended the reservation’s stay at home order until June 1. According to Leech Lake News, during the tribal council meeting this week, council members cited concern of the rapid increase of confirmed COVID-19 cases in nearby Itasca County as a primary reason for extending the order. “The success of…
Sanford Bemidji has responded to the claims the Minnesota Nurses Association is making as they prepare an informational picket this upcoming Tuesday. According to Vice President of Nursing Joy Johnson, there have not been any hospitalized patients of COVID-19 so far at Sanford Bemidji. The Minnesota Nurses Association, in their release, says off-duty nurses will…
The United Way of Bemidji Area is teaming up with KZY and eight other sponsors for the Lake Bemidji Covid-19 Caravan, a fun (and safe!) family event Thursday, May 28th at 5pm. Beginning at the Sanford Center Parking Lot, families will caravan around Lake Bemidji with an activity kit to complete while caravaning. If…
STATE UPDATES The Minnesota Department of Health reported an additional 539 of positive COVID-19 cases and 32 newly reported deaths, bringing the state’s cumulative total to 18,200 cases and 809 deaths. Of those deaths, 663 were residents of long-term care or assisted living facilities. To date, 2,120 health care workers are confirmed to have contracted…
Sanford Health has changed the visitor restriction policy as of yesterday. According to a release, one adult visitor is allowed with each patient at hospitals and clinic across the Sanford network. Visitation is from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for the hospitals, all visitors will be screened and will be expected to wear a surgical…
Gov. Tim Walz in an address announced that dine-in services at restaurants and bars will be allowed to resume June 1, but only outdoors, and for no more than 50 people at a time. Patrons are encouraged to make a reservation and to also wear a mask except while eating. Salons, tattoo parlors and barbershops…
STATE UPDATES The Minnesota Department of Health reported an additional 645 COVID-19 cases today, and an additional 29 deaths. According to their daily update, the cumulative total since the outbreak started was 17,670 cases and 777 deaths. Of those deaths, 635 were residents of long-term care or assisted living facilities. As of today, 2,025 health…
U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.) called the station this morning, and gave a brief update on things underway in the nation’s capitol. A $3 trillion stimulus package narrowly passed the House this week, but Smith anticipates it will not move past Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.). Smith also discussed how the affordable housing crisis…
Lutheran Social Services are seeking foster parents across Minnesota. “It is vital for children in foster care to have support from caring adults during this difficult time in their lives,” said Jodi Raidt, statewide program manager with Lutheran Social Service. “We need families who are committed to children’s overall wellbeing.” LSS will hold an informational…
