Coronavirus Updates
Commission totally closes courthouse to the public
By Anna Jauhola The Kittson County Board of Commissioners declared a state of emergency at an emergency meeting on Friday, March 20 in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The commissioners called into the meeting via a digital service called GoToMeeting, which is allowed for public meetings during an emergency. Alongside the emergency declaration, the commission…
Read MoreArea business, entity operations during COVID-19
UPDate as of 4/1/20 Sjostrand Agency: Lobby is closed, staff is on site and available by phone 218-843-3350 or call Steve, cell 218-843-1481 or Dan, cell 218-843-1387. Area businesses and entities are affected just as much as the rest of the state as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. This list will be updated as we receive…
Read MoreMinnesota State Parks and Trails: COVID-19 Response
Minnesota State Parks and Trails remain open to the public. We are closely monitoring the situation related to COVID-19 and adjusting our operations as conditions change. We recognize the importance of nature in helping to relieve stress during this time and are committed to providing a safe environment for our visitors to enjoy, while ensuring…
Read MoreCovid-19 informational websites
As the COVID-19 virus unfolds in Minnesota, there are several resources that individuals can use to stay up to date on the latest information: MDH’s COVID-19 page: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/index.html MDH’s COVID-19 prevention tips: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/prevention.html MDH’s COVID-19 Situation Update: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/situation.html Mayo Clinic’s COVID-19 page: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/symptoms-causes/syc-20479963 CDC COVID-19 page: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html CDC COVID-19…
Read MoreCounty erring on the side of safety
Commission sets instructions for employees during COVID-19 By Anna Jauhola The Kittson County Board of Commissioners is erring on the side of safety and made a strong decision Tuesday, March 17 to keep two county employees at home, with pay. This was the main decision of the board’s initial discussions regarding pandemic planning. The two employees…
Read MoreUPDATED: Nursing homes closed to visitors amid coronavirus outbreaks
By Anna Jauhola Both nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Kittson County are now closed to visitors due to the coronavirus outbreak reaching Minnesota and nearby states. Kittson Healthcare announced restricted visitation to its residents’ families Thursday, March 12. Cindy Urbaniak, nursing home administrator, said as the coronavirus – known as COVID-19 – has reached…
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