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As panic over the current coronavirus pandemic began to spread, grocery store shelves quickly emptied and stories of people stockpiling items like toilet paper and hand-sanitizer dominated the headlines.

The SE Minnesota sheriff did not hold back his feelings towards those who under-appreciate first responders.
A Facebook post from a Dodge County Sheriff over the weekend has gained attention and support for its defense of first responders during the current COVID-19 pandemic...

Veterans in Minnesota impacted by COVID-19 can apply for a one time grant. A total of $6.2 million was included in the coronavirus relief package recently passed by the State Legislature and signed by the Governor.

"It's been frozen and thawed at least fifteen times, cause it's gone through 15 winters," he says. "And we're gonna open it, and see what it's like."

The Minnesota Golf Association is lobbying state leadership to allow golfers to begin playing soon.

The State Fire Marshal has been called in to help investigate the cause of the fire at the Ultimate Sports Bar and Grill in Waite Park. Fire Chief Jim Aleshire says while the cause has not been determined yet, they've found nothing to indicate anything suspicious.

The paramedic crews at Mayo Clinic Ambulance have made some changes during the COVID-19 pandemic.

We're giving you the opportunity to hoard cash this spring, up to $10,000 and a guaranteed $1,000 every time we play.

All of us social distancing seems to be paying off. Updated modeling forecasts have some encouraging news on the fight against COVID-19.

In a post on their Facebook page, the Kimball Fire and Rescue team is offering a new service to area kids with birthdays during this Stay At Home Order.

#BeTheLight, a movement that began in Texas, encourages schools around the country to light up their athletic fields.

There's a certain charm to small towns, and I think a lot of that comes from their willingness to help their neighbors in any way they can.

Given our current situation, you must be looking for any way to get out of the house. Just some nice weather to go for a walk or something...anything. Early in the week looks best for that.
Here's this weeks forecast from the National Weather Service...

Updated with new information that's come to light...man.

A '19' song playlist that goes through a kind of history of this pandemic.

Name Something That Friends Might Swap? -- Answer that question and play 'Survey Said' with us on Friday mornings at 7:40. You could win tickets to Riddler's Escape.

"We can and will beat this thing."

A playlist about up and down emotions from having working at home.

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