Heroes Among Us: Melrose Doctor Answers Questions, Soothes Fears through Video ChatsHeroes Among Us: Melrose Doctor Answers Questions, Soothes Fears through Video ChatsDr. Kurt Schwieters, a CentraCare Melrose family physician, hosts Facebook video chats on his page, "Dr. Kurt: A Reliable COVID-19 Update."Abby FaulknerAbby Faulkner
Heroes Among Us: Park Diner Delivers Food to Fellow BusinessesHeroes Among Us: Park Diner Delivers Food to Fellow BusinessesLongtime customer of the Waite Park diner says the staff "bend over backwards to help people."Abby FaulknerAbby Faulkner
Heroes Among Us: Foley Woman Shares Knowledge of Self-Sufficient LivingHeroes Among Us: Foley Woman Shares Knowledge of Self-Sufficient LivingAmy Dingmann's "A Farmish Kind of Life" especially relevant and helpful during pandemic, friend says.Abby FaulknerAbby Faulkner
Heroes Among Us: Mother Praises Work of Son, an ICU NurseHeroes Among Us: Mother Praises Work of Son, an ICU NurseSt. Cloud resident Linda Theisen says her son Eric, an ICU nurse for COVID-19 patients, is her hero. Abby FaulknerAbby Faulkner
Heroes Among Us: Avon Coffee House Brings Cheer During PandemicHeroes Among Us: Avon Coffee House Brings Cheer During PandemicGathering Grounds Coffee Shop offers curbside service, free coffee for emergency and medical workers.Abby FaulknerAbby Faulkner
Heroes Among Us: Humane Society Vet Tech Makes Masks for ColleaguesHeroes Among Us: Humane Society Vet Tech Makes Masks for ColleaguesTri-County Humane Society employee Rose Hegerle is outfitting her team with homemade face masks. Abby FaulknerAbby Faulkner
Heroes Among Us: Central Minnesota Responds to COVID-19Heroes Among Us: Central Minnesota Responds to COVID-19Central Minnesotans are reaching out to help their friends and neighbors in all sorts of creative ways during the COVID-19 pandemic.WJON StaffWJON Staff
Heroes Among Us: Print Shop Promotion Benefits Small BusinessesHeroes Among Us: Print Shop Promotion Benefits Small BusinessesA-Plus Performance in Maple Lake donating portions of sales to other local businesses with "Here for Good Minnesota" campaign.Abby FaulknerAbby Faulkner
Heroes Among Us: Sartell Woman Receives Surprise Grocery DeliveryHeroes Among Us: Sartell Woman Receives Surprise Grocery DeliveryFor Sartell resident Susan Norton, help arrived when she least expected it.Abby FaulknerAbby Faulkner
Heroes Among Us: Bartender Creates “Virtual Tip Jar” to Help Laid-Off WorkersHeroes Among Us: Bartender Creates “Virtual Tip Jar” to Help Laid-Off WorkersThe Central MN Nice Virtual Tip Jar converts donations into gift cards to help laid-off workers cover the essentials. Abby FaulknerAbby Faulkner
Heroes Among Us: Specialty Clinic Nurse Cares for High-Risk PatientsHeroes Among Us: Specialty Clinic Nurse Cares for High-Risk PatientsNurse who manages clinical care for high-risk patients in St. Cloud area "keeps a positive attitude," colleague says.Abby FaulknerAbby Faulkner
Heroes Among Us: Holdingford Parent says School Employees Shine Amid PandemicHeroes Among Us: Holdingford Parent says School Employees Shine Amid PandemicHoldingford parent says administrators, teachers and staff have shown themselves to be true heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic.Abby FaulknerAbby Faulkner