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Thinking of heading to a cabin to wait out the coronavirus? Think again.

Mar 28, 2020 ● By Editor

During her daily call with reporters Thursday, state health commissioner Jan Malcolm had a message for cabin owners: Stay home. By Kirsti Marohn of Minnesota Public Radio News - March 27, 2020

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Cook County COVID-19 donation center now open

Mar 27, 2020 ● By Editor

The Cook County Emergency Operation Center (EOC) and local healthcare facilities have established a process to accept donations for local COVID-19 preparedness and response efforts. From Cook County Minnesota - March 27, 2020

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County Services During the time of COVID-19

Mar 27, 2020 ● By Editor

Most county services will be available during this emergency. What will change is how you will get answers to your questions or engage with county staff. By Interim Administrator Rena Rogers of Cook County Minnesota - March 27, 2020

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Minnesota clinics shifting as much as possible to telemedicine

Mar 26, 2020 ● By Editor

Many clinics offer telehealth visits to some degree, but the pandemic has forced them to ramp up the service to reduce potential COVID-19 exposure at clinic locations. By Mark Zdechlik of Minnesota Public Radio News - March 26, 2020

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The latest on COVID-19: Expect more deaths; too soon to say on State Fair

Mar 26, 2020 ● By Editor

Minnesota’s seen only two deaths so far tied to COVID-19, but officials are expecting that number to rise — and they’re bracing residents for continued changes in daily life. From MPR News - March 27, 2020

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WDIO-TV Report: Regional rural tourism impacted by COVID-19

Mar 26, 2020 ● By Editor

Cook County joined Ashland, Bayfield, Sawyer and St. Louis Counties in issuing a travel advisory. From WDIO-TV - March 26, 2020

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Minnesota’s COVID-19 stay-at-home order: What you need to know

Mar 25, 2020 ● By Editor

Gov. Tim Walz has ordered Minnesotans to stay at home as part of the state's ongoing efforts to control the spread of the coronavirus and COVID-19 disease. From Minnesota Public Radio News - March 25, 2020

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Cook County to second-home owners: Stay away, for now

Mar 25, 2020 ● By Editor

The Cook County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved a travel advisory at its meeting in Grand Marais, Minn., requesting that seasonal or second homeowners stay home — for the time being. By Dan Kraker of Minnesota Public Radio News - March 24, 2020

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Latest on COVID-19 in Minnesota: Hospitals brace for rapid expansion

Mar 25, 2020 ● By Editor

Cook County board asks tourists, second-home owners to stay away — for now. From Minnesota Public Radio News - March 25, 2020

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Contacting Cook County During COVID-19

Mar 24, 2020 ● By Editor

During the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency the County is restricting access to County facilities. From Cook County MN - March 24, 2020

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