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CentraCare is reporting 90-plus patients with COVID-19 throughout their facilities in Central Minnesota. CentraCare Spokesman Dr. George Morris joined me on WJON this week. He says more than 70 of those are at St. Cloud Hospital.

The summer drought impacted Central Minnesota and that includes St. Cloud. St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis says we're back to being in the normal level and are no longer at the emergency level. He says they've been out of the emergency level for quite awhile and the rain we've had in the last couple of months has really helped.

CentraCare is reporting 90-plus patients with COVID-19 throughout their facilities in Central Minnesota. CentraCare Spokesman Dr. George Morris joined me on WJON this week. He says more than 70 of those are at St. Cloud Hospital.

The Paramount Theatre is set for a full November schedule of shows. Gretchen Boulka is the Director of Performing Arts at the Paramount. She joined me on WJON this week. She says starting November 1st the Paramount is requiring a prove of COVID-19 vaccination or proof of a negative test.

The Minnesota firearm Deer Hunting opener is November 6th and ammunition is still in short supply due to COVID-19 related supply chain issues. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON today. He says with demand high and supply low he's noticing prices increase a bit.

Colleges and Universities have stepped up their aggressiveness in pursuing students over the past few years. St. Cloud State University President Dr. Robbyn Wacker joined me on WJON today. She says many schools are dealing with reduced enrollment but this hasn't caused them to lower their standards.

St. Cloud police is reporting more vehicle thefts and car break-ins over the past few days. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crimestoppers joined me on this week. She says they are seeing car thefts in all locations in the city not just the north side or south side.

The Paramount Theatre is set for a full November schedule of shows. Gretchen Boulka is the Director of Performing Arts at the Paramount. She joined me on WJON this week. She says starting November 1st the Paramount is requiring a prove of COVID-19 vaccination or proof of a negative test.

Sartell has become a destination spot for sports tournaments. Sartell Mayor Ryan Fitzthum joined me on WJON today. He says the city brings people to the community for tournaments often but many people leave for surrounding communities to stay in hotels and eat at restaurants.

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