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Erin was fortunate to have someone nearby

violating “everything that is dear to us and I won't let that happen.”

These cities have adapted exceptionally to encourage voting in the historic 2020 general election.

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has announced $14 million in relief to convention centers and movie theatres hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.

This year, the Border-to-Border Broadband Development Grant Program will fund 39 projects, including several in central Minnesota.

Applications will be accepted through Friday, Feb. 12.

The project is slated to receive $4 million following passage of a nearly $2 billion bonding package by state legislators.

Six candidates, including two incumbents, are competing for two seats on the St. Joseph City Council this November.

Due to a high number of county residents voting absentee in the Nov. 3 election, a drive-thru ballot drop-off area has been set up outside the Stearns County Service Center in Waite Park.

The Lost Wages Assistance program, managed by FEMA, will provide individuals receiving unemployment benefits with an extra $300 a week.

Community Development Director Therese Haffner will step into the role.

Political scientist and legal scholar says asking a person why they aren't wearing a mask isn't a violation of medical privacy laws.