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Cook County Sheriff's Weekly Report

Sep 21, 2020 07:38AM ● By Editor

You can read a copy of the weekly law enforcement report in the attached PDF. From Cook County Law Enforcement - September 21, 2020

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Video: Minnesota food banks say hunger crisis lies ahead

Sep 21, 2020 06:42AM ● By Editor

At the state’s largest food bank, CEO Allison O’Toole is projecting a 70-percent increase in need from July to December. By Courtney Godfrey of KMSP-TV Fox 9 News - September 20, 2020

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Latest on COVID-19 in MN: When trending up is not a good thing

Sep 21, 2020 05:59AM ● By Editor

By Tuesday, the state showed 6,610 active, confirmed cases, down slightly from Monday’s pandemic record but still significantly higher than the current seven-day average of 5,901. From Minnesota Public Radio News - September 23, 2020

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What to do with ‘46 pounds of zucchini'? First-time gardeners discover canning

Sep 21, 2020 05:53AM ● By Editor

A revival in the old-time skill has led to a canning supply shortage in Minnesota and across the country. By Jon Collins of Minnesota public Radio News - September 21, 2020

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Fatal accidents involving OHVs reach highest level in more than a decade

Sep 20, 2020 03:16PM ● By Editor

Fall is one of the busiest times of year for OHV riding, and DNR conservation officers want to make sure all riders make it home safely at the end of every ride. 2020's 19 fatal accidents to date already outpaces many years’ annual totals. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - September 17, 2020

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Video: Nonprofit organization that gives out winter gear for kids struggling for supplies in pandemic

Sep 20, 2020 06:21AM ● By Editor

What’s in stock in now, isn’t nearly enough to get through the upcoming fall and winter. Last year, 29,000 sets of hats and mittens were distributed by late February before the pandemic. By Leah Beno of Fox 9 News - September 19, 2020

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Video: Experts, organizations team up to reduce risk of 'twindemic' with COVID-19 and flu

Sep 20, 2020 06:04AM ● By Editor

Health experts say flu shots will be even more important for all populations this year, to avoid the "twindemic" of a serious flu season colliding with the COVID-19 pandemic. By Crystal Bul of KSTP-TV Eyewitness News - September 19, 2020

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Video: Business Is Booming For Butcher Shops And Meat Markets

Sep 19, 2020 05:48AM ● By Editor

The pandemic has impacted businesses differently, but for butcher shops and meat markets, business is almost more than they can handle. By John Lauritsen of WCCO-TV - September 18, 2020

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Video: Minnesota college students donate tech devices to seniors to help connect with doctors

Sep 19, 2020 05:25AM ● By Editor

The pandemic has left many people feeling lonely and often, it's our seniors who are especially isolated. Now a group of Minnesota college students is providing technology to keep them connected to their doctors. By Brett Hoffland of KSTP-TV Eyewitness News - September 18, 2020

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Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Case spike a reality check?

Sep 19, 2020 05:11AM ● By Editor

Friday’s COVID-19 numbers showed a startling increase in newly confirmed infections after a stretch of relatively moderate new daily caseloads. From Minnesota Public Radio News - September 19, 2020

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