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Chief Nelson encourages “normalizing the conversation” that this emergency will be months, not weeks; City leaders work to prioritize City Services and Declare State of Emergency; COVID testing kits limited – quelling rumors
By Teri Knight, News Director “We all need to understand that this emergency, this pandemic, is very different from anything we’ve experienced before. It is
Hillmann with a Nfld School update 3-17-20
Northfield Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann discussed the roll out of childcare for children whose parents are healthcare workers and/or First Responders that starts tomorrow. He
Free childcare for children of healthcare/1st responders at Bridgewater; Gathering places closing, cancellations and a new “normal”; Red Cross faces severe blood shortage
By Teri Knight, News Director Northfield Superintendent Matt Hillmann updated the community last night on KYMN. The next two weeks school districts are preparing for
American Red Cross faces severe blood shortage
Nearly 2,700 Red Cross blood drives have been canceled across the country due to coronavirus concerns, resulting in some 86,000 fewer blood donations. ST. PAUL,
Northfield Superintendent Matt Hillmann 3-16-20 update
Northfield Schools Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann talked with Jeff Johnson this evening. He discussed distance learning, childcare and tomorrow’s final day of school among other
Northfield Police Department public lobby closed March 16, 2020
Effective Tuesday, March 17 through Friday March 27, the Northfield Police Department will be closing the front lobby to visitors, following CDC guidelines related to
Governor Walz Orders Temporary Closure of Restaurants, Bars, Other Places of Public Amusement
Governor also took action to support affected employees [ST. PAUL, MN] – Following the Minnesota Department of Public Health’s announcement today that the number of
Nfld City officials make decisions on operations in light of COVID-19
City officials have made some decisions about department operations and meetings by following the guidance of the Minnesota Department of Health MDH and Center for Disease
Schools close and prepare, Craig and Hillmann speak tonight; Nfld Council to hear update on local coronavirus preparations – stream the meetings live; Community Action Center open and setting up COVID assistance fund; Nfld offers rebate for rain garden installation
By Teri Knight, News Director Gov. Walz is closing public and charter schools as of Wednesday. We have a link to the full audio of
Faribault Public Schools are closing Monday March 16
Faribault Public Schools are closing tomorrow through March 30th
Gov. Walz closes schools beginning Wednesday – complete audio here
[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today signed Executive Order 20-02, authorizing the temporary closure of Minnesota K-12 public schools to students in order
FiftyNorth is closing for 2 weeks
Patty Ciernia of FiftyNorth called at 12:45pm today (Sunday, March 15) to say that FiftyNorth will close as of Monday, March 16th for two weeks.
St. John’s Lutheran Church services will be radio only for now
St. John’s Lutheran Church has announced that this Sunday’s service will be radio only this week, with no congregation at the church, due to the
Health officials announce new community-level strategies to slow COVID-19 in Minnesota
With community transmission likely in near future, now is the time for all to act The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) today announced a series
Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann
Northfield School District Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann on the District’s response to the fluid situation of COVID-19. School will not close. Hillmann squelched rumors: there
COVID-19 links to MDH and CDC and much more
Don’t’ listen to rumors COVID-19 is a fluid situation. KYMN is trying to keep up with information and cancellations of events, etc. Scroll to the
Walz declares State of Emergency
By DAVE ORRICK | dorrick@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer Press PUBLISHED: March 13, 2020 at 1:02 p.m. | UPDATED: March 13, 2020 at 1:33 p.m. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz declared a peacetime state of
Nursing/retirement facilities preparing for COVID-19; No one hurt in downtown Faribault Apt. Fire; RCAUW offers flexibility on grant application due date; Cancellations/postponements due to Coronavirus
By Teri Knight, News Director “I think we’re all cautious about what’s happening, not sure about all the answers here and it changes daily, as
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