As hospitals express concern about capacity to treat Minnesotans with COVID-19, Governor Tim Walz today announced new restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of the virus in Minnesota. Beginning on Friday, the restrictions will apply to social gatherings, celebrations and receptions, and bars and restaurants, which are three of the most significant sources of COVID-19 outbreaks across the state.
Walz also today announced $10 million in funding to support small businesses affected by the pandemic.
Rice County Public Health will be offering a flu vaccination clinic on Tuesday, November 17th from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. at the Lonsdale American Legion, 115 2nd Avenue NW, Lonsdale for anyone 6 months and older.
Please wear face coverings and short-sleeved shirts for ease of vaccine administration. No appointments necessary -- physical distancing will be maintained.
The elephant in the room has appeared.
Starting on November 18, students of the Tri-City United School District will begin distance learning.
“The numbers in the county have gone up extremely fast,” said Lonnie Seifert, of the need to move to a different learning model as a result of the increased number of COVID-19 health pandemic cases in the area. “It’s an indication, the way the numbers are going, that things are going up. Two communities in the county that are getting hit hardest right now are Montgomery and Le Center.”
The Kolacky Days royalty was one of the many floats in the annual Anoka Halloween Parade on October 31.
The parade typically draws more than 60,000 people each year, but this year large group gathering restrictions prevented that from happening. Instead, organizers made the parade drive-by only and separated it into four different areas to spread people out.
To see more on this story, pick up the November 5, 2020 print edition of the Montgomery Messenger.
The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce reported having between 70 and 72 memberships, including two businesses, Rise and Shine Nutrition and Roots on Oak, who were recognized as new members at the Chamber’s Oct. 27 meeting. Franke’s Bakery was also recognized as having “rejoined.”
Free food giveaway serves 700 families
There IS such a thing as a free lunch - and breakfast - and dinner, thanks to a free food distribution event that was held for Le Sueur County residents on Wednesday, Oct. 28.
The distribution was held at the county fairgrounds for those in need or newly struggling to make ends meet due to the COVID-19 crisis.
A total of 700 families were served, according to Tammy Stewig of Le Sueur County Emergency Management. Her department, and Le Sueur County Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP), hosted the event.
Challenger Joy N. Svoboda unseated incumbent, city council member, Dennis Lambrecht in the November 3 general election.
Svoboda received 928 votes to Lambrecht’s 562 votes. Incumbent Bob Forcelle retained his seat on the council with 634 votes.
Other challengers included Benjamin Koeppen, 372 votes, and Bob Taraba, 177 votes.
Incumbent Mayor Tom Eisert ran unopposed. He was reelected with 1,467 votes. There were also 53 write-in votes for that position.
A line of voters was already forming Tuesday morning, 15 minutes after polls opened at 7 a.m. At the American Legion Post 79, (102 Elm Ave. SW) the new location for this year’s general election, line of voters stretched outside of the building and down the sidewalk. In addition to the office of President, competitive seats up for grabs are in the U.S. Senate, House, state legislatures, and local municipalities. The 2020 election also comes in a year marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, a deflating economy and civil rights marches across the country.
Workers from Witt Construction dig up a portion of First Street in front of the Rustic Farmer and the building next to it on Monday so waterlines can be installed for a commercial fire sprinkler system.
Open to everyone 2 years and older
Symptoms or no symptoms
Free, no insurance needed
Sign up for an appointment time now.
Monday, October 26th
9-2pm
Knights of Columbus Hall in New Prague
411 4th Ave SW,
New Prague, MN 56071
This helps us keep wait times short and give
people plenty of space.
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https://www.primarybio.com/r/scottcounty
Open to everyone 2 years and older Symptoms or no symptoms
Free, no insurance needed
Sign up for an appointment time now.
Friday, October 23rd 2-5pm
New Market Townhall 8950 230th St. E. Lakeville, MN 55044
This helps us keep wait times short and give people plenty of space.
Visit https://www.primarybio.com/r/scottcounty
No time to get a flu shot? Drive up with ease and roll up that sleeve!
Beginning Saturday, Oct. 24, the drive thru testing site at Mayo Clinic Health System in New Prague will be moved to inside the Mayo Clinic Health System in Belle Plaine clinic, 700 W. Prairie St. This move will provide staff and patients with a more convenient, safer and more comfortable testing location by protecting them from inclement Minnesota weather and improving efficiency.
Call 507-293-9525 if you think you may have COVID-19 and want to be tested.
Due to inclement weather and safety of staff and clients, Scott County Public Health has canceled the COVID19 testing clinic today, Tuesday October 20, 2020, at Elko Speedway. All registered participants have been notified. A date and time will be determined and those registered will be notified shortly about the re-scheduled date. Stay tuned!
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Time:
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location:
Elko Speedway
Address:
26350 France Ave.
Elko New Market, MN 55054
Link:
See flyer to make an appointment