The recent surge in COVID-19 cases has taken its toll at a long-term care facility in Wells. Parkview is owned and operated by Heartland Senior Living, which also operates long-term care facilities in Truman and Winnebago. Last December, Parkview was among 50 skilled nursing facilities statewide that received help from the Minnesota National Guard to […]
Continue ReadingCOVID-19 cases have been on the rise in Faribault and Martin counties. One reason for the omicron-driven wave may be the low vaccination rates of each county. According to Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) data, 56.4 percent of Faribault County’s residents are fully vaccinated and in Martin County it’s 55.5 percent. In January, both counties […]
Continue ReadingDespite a surge in COVID-19 cases related to the Delta variant nationwide, Faribault County’s two school districts will be starting the year without any mandates. From the beginning of July, there have been 53 new cases reported to put the total at 1,596 since the start of the pandemic. Mandy Fletcher, superintendent at Blue Earth […]
Continue ReadingA Winnebago bar owner facing charges stemming from the COVID pandemic has won Round 1 in the courtroom. A jury trial was scheduled to start July 1 for David Schuster, owner of Schooter’s Bar. But according to court documents, a misdemeanor charge of disobeying an “executive order” was dismissed on June 29. Another charge of […]
Continue ReadingCOVID-19 restrictions for indoor gatherings and venues have been lifted and the owner of a Winnebago event center is back in business and isn’t wasting any time. Garth Carlson has scheduled a fundraising concert featuring country singer Connie Lee on Saturday, June 12, in the Carlson Event Center, located at the old school building. Last […]
Continue ReadingIt appears a person who hosted a rural Winnebago party that drew hundreds will not be charged with violating a coronavirus pandemic “executive order.” “My office has broad discretion with regards to whom to prosecute and for what offense,” says Kathryn Karjala, Faribault County Attorney. Cole Klinker, 21, of Winnebago faces a charge of gross […]
Continue ReadingFaribault and Martin County health officials are unsure if an Aug. 9 party of some 200 underage drinkers will result in an outbreak of COVID-19 cases. However, the huge party has affected how classes will be conducted at Blue Earth Area (BEA) High School when students in grades 8 through 12 start the year. During […]
Continue ReadingFaribault County, some cities and townships are receiving thousands of dollars to help deal with the financial impacts of COVID-19. Through the CARES Act, Blue Earth is eligible for $241,390 from the Coronavirus Relief Fund, while Wells has been awarded $168,988 and Winnebago $100,429. “The money is there to be used for COVID-related expenses,” says […]
Continue ReadingThe coronavirus has left the Winnebago Fire Department a little shorthanded. Tripleanews.com has learned that seven of the department’s firefighters have been tested for COVID-19. “Once they got word that there could have been COVID exposure during a call, they decided as a department to get testing done for those who were on the call,” […]
Continue ReadingThe coronavirus has temporarily shutdown a Wells company that employs more than 150 people. According to a press release, Wells Concrete officials became aware Thursday that an employee’s family member had tested positive earlier this week for the COVID-19 virus. The employee reportedly did not immediately tell company officials about the positive test and continued […]
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