Winnebago City Council appears to be sitting on the fence to letting those providing “non-essential” services to fully re-open in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. During a special meeting Thursday night, church and business leaders got another chance to air their concerns with Gov. Tim Walz’s “executive order” aimed at slowing spread of the coronavirus. […]
Continue ReadingThe owner of Schooter’s Bar in Winnebago is fighting a charge he violated Gov. Tim Walz’s executive order that bars remain closed during the coronavirus pandemic. David Schuster, 56, of Delavan pleaded not guilty during an arraignment hearing conducted via telephone in Faribault County District Court before Judge Troy Timmerman on Tuesday. “What was explained […]
Continue ReadingGov. Tim Walz may have taken Winnebago city leaders off the hook and could help making any decisions a little easier. On Wednesday, Walz announced he will let a stay-at-home order expire on Monday and allow some businesses to re-open. The governor’s move came on the heels of a City Council meeting pushing limits of […]
Continue ReadingWinnebago may be leading the way among area cities dealing with the effects of COVID-19. With little discussion, City Council unanimously approved a coronavirus policy at their Tuesday night meeting. City employees who have had to use vacation or comp time due to COVID-19 will get the hours reinstated. “I don’t think anybody should lose […]
Continue ReadingThe Faribault County Sheriff’s Department has taken steps to prevent the spread of the coronavirus into its jail. “New people being booked are having their temperature taken and they are getting a COVID-19 screening,” says Chief Deputy Scott Adams. Some law enforcement agencies around the state have curtailed making arrests for low-level offenses. In most […]
Continue ReadingBlue Earth Area School District officials have been working diligently due to COVID-19 closing schools statewide through March 27. During an interview on KBEW-Radio on Tuesday, Superintendent Mandy Fletcher says she, principals and teachers met a full day on Sunday to discuss how to provide on-line education to students. “We’re going into this focusing on […]
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