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* Note that this includes PCR tests and does not include individuals from out of state. **Individuals who tested positive divided by the total number of people tested who have not previously tested positive (susceptible encounters). Antigen tests (positive or negative) are not included in the calculation. *** Number of individuals who tested positive with a PCR or antigen test and died from any cause while infected with COVID-19. Please remember that deaths are reported as they’re reported to...

  1,267,595 total tests have been administered for the novel coronavirus. 369,640 unique individuals have been tested.      Since yesterday 351 individuals have been confirmed as recovered, bringing the recovered total to 86,013. This leaves 2,795 active confirmed cases.  

Steele County Blades Head East to Play Games With the inability to schedule games in Minnesota, the Steele County Blades junior hockey team has spent time in Wisconsin over the last couple of weeks and is playing in a showcase event in the Chicago area December 18-20. The Blades have been a good roll lately, winning seven of their last nine games. Enter your number to get our free mobile app Steele County buried the Detroit Fighting Irish 11-0 Friday, December 18 to begin play in a three-day, f...

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Blooming Prairie School Still Aims for January 11 Return Thanks to "significant improvements in our data over the past couple of weeks," Blooming Prairie superintendent Chris Staloch stated in an email Thursday that BP Schools "are on track for the January 11 return date." He says the intention is for elementary (Pre-K thru 6) to return to in-person class. Grades 7 thru 12 would shift back to hybrid. Staloch indicated, "I listened to the governor discuss bringing students back to our buildings....

North Dakota has 21 more COVID-19 deaths, 3,061 active cases December 18, 2020 BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Department of Health on Friday reported 21 additional deaths from COVID-19. There are currently 3,061 active cases in the state, an increase of 77 since Thursday.  144 people are hospitalized. Cass County reported the largest number of new cases with 132.   1,257,587 – Total tests completed since the pandemic began   509 – Positive Individuals from Yesterday*****�...

An Owatonna woman has been charged with check forgery after she allegedly stole a money order from a rent drop box, according to Steele County Court documents. Rosemary Reyes, 36, has been charged with two felony counts of check forgery in relation to a three months-long investigation that began when the victim reported that their money order from MoneyGram had been stolen from their apartment building’s rent drop box. According to the criminal complaint, the victim reported the theft to t...

A List of Anonymous Businesses Opening Up Released Overnight It sounds strange to say that a list of anonymous businesses that plan on opening up, against the executive order causing them to pause in November, was released last night by the same group that released a list of businesses who were opening up for indoor service, with some opening up as soon as today. The group ReOpen Minnesota Coalition stated in a post this morning "We understand that this doesnt help you all find these new places...

North Dakota reports 24 COVID-19 deaths, active cases drop sharply December 16, 2020 BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Department of Health on Wednesday reported 24 additional deaths from COVID-19. There are currently 2,956 active cases in the state, a decrease of 274 since Tuesday.  160 people are hospitalized. Cass County reported the largest number of new cases with 72.   1,242,239 – Total tests completed since the pandemic began   304 – Positive Individuals from Yesterda...

COVID-19 Test Results The results listed are from the previous day. Additional data can be found on the NDDoH website. On Wednesday, Dec. 16, the North Dakota Department of Health reported a net decrease in hospitalizations of 117 individuals. Hospitalizations in our state have fallen rapidly in the past few weeks, and while much of this difference reflects newly discharged cases, part of this drop reflects a quality control effort as case workers catch up with these changes following a re...