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Avoid snowmelt flooding

Mar 28, 2020 ● By Editor

From the National Weather Service - Duluth - March 28, 2020

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SHERIFF, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND FIRE CHIEFS PROVIDE UPDATE ON EMERGENCY SERVICES

Mar 26, 2020 ● By Editor

The Cook County Sheriff, Emergency Management Director and local fire chiefs issued a joint statement this morning regarding emergency services during the stay at home period ordered by Governor Tim Walz on Wednesday. Media release from Cook County Minnesota - March 26, 2020

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Cook County Opens COVID-19 Emergency Operations Center

Mar 25, 2020 ● By Editor

The EOC provides a centralized location for personnel to gather information and make emergency management decisions. As such, it is a secure area and not open to the media or the public. Media release from Cook County Minnesota - March 25, 2020

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MNsure announces special enrollment period during COVID-19 Emergency

Mar 24, 2020 ● By Editor

Special enrollment period available through April 21. From MnSure - March 24, 2020

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'A marathon for all of us': Minnesota’s rural communities brace themselves for COVID-19

Mar 23, 2020 ● By Editor

Across rural counties and small towns, public health workers are encouraging people to be aware of their physical and mental health. They're also advising local leaders, coordinating messaging and preparing to respond to cases of COVID-19. By Dan Gunderson of Minnesota Public Radio News - March 23, 2020

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WDIO-TV Video Report: First case of COVID-19 confirmed in St. Louis County

Mar 22, 2020 ● By Editor

Minnesota health officials have confirmed the first presumptive case of the new coronavirus in St. Louis County. By Emily Ness from WDIO-TV - March 22, 2020

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Non-Urgent Services Suspended at Sheriff’s Office

Mar 20, 2020 ● By Editor

The Cook County Sheriff’s Office is temporarily suspending inmate visitations at the 72-hour-hold jail and other non-urgent activities including civilian fingerprinting, drug drop-off and found property drop-off until further notice. From Cook County Law Enforcement - March 20, 2020. Contact: Sheriff Pat Eliasen, 218-387-3030 or [email protected]

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Work and kids suddenly all home? Be flexible and patient, experts say

Mar 16, 2020 ● By Editor

Minnesota state officials on Sunday urged companies to let employees work from home if possible during the novel coronavirus outbreak. By Euan Kerr of Minnesota Public Radio News - March 16, 2020

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The new coronavirus can live on surfaces for 2-3 days — here's how to clean them

Mar 15, 2020 ● By Editor

By Allison Aubrey of National Public Radio News - March 14, 2020

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Warm weather taking toll on ice in parts of state

Mar 14, 2020 ● By Editor

From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - March 14, 2020

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