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On Monday morning, Gordy's Hi-Hat owner Dan Lundquist said the restaurant would open as planned on Thursday "unless issues develop outside our control." They did. A few hours later, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced a new executive order: All bars, restaurants, coffee shops, breweries and other public gathering venues were to close to dine-in guests as of 5 p.m. Tuesday through at least March 27. So Lundquist suddenly had to pivot to new plans for his family-owned restaurant and coffee shop... Full story
Carlton County is still open for business, but with a few changes to access. • Beginning March 18, access to the Carlton County Extension Building on Chestnut Street in Carlton and the Carlton County Transportation Building will be closed to the public until further notice. Please call either building with essential service requests. • Access to the Carlton County Motor Vehicle Registration Office at the Community Services Building in Cloquet will be closed to the public until Monday, March 23 in order for space modifications complying wit...
Mild cases of COVID-19 - and the majority of cases are mild - cause symptoms similar to a cold or flu. They include a fever, dry cough and shortness of breath with some patients also reporting a sore throat and headaches. But in about 20 percent of patients, infections can become more serious. It can attack the lungs, causing an immune system response that can destroy lung tissue and cause inflammation that can then trigger other problems. "The lack of oxygen leads to more inflammation, more... Full story
Stay home People who are mildly ill with COVID-19 are able to recover at home. Do not leave, except to get medical care. Do not visit public areas. Stay in touch with your doctor. Call before you get medical care. Be sure to get care if you feel worse or you think it is an emergency. Avoid using public transportation, ride-sharing, or taxis. Isolate Separate yourself from other people in your home, this is known as home isolation Stay away from others: As much as possible, you should stay in a specific “sick room” and away from other peo... Full story
Risk is universal The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness in people caused by a new virus. It can spread from person to person. The virus was first identified in Wuhan, China, and has now spread to more countries including the United States. Since this is a new virus, there are still things we do not know, but we are learning more about COVID-19 each day. Minnesota’s public health community is taking this seriously and planning for a spike in cases. Avoid assumptions about who you think may be sick. Viruses don’t dis... Full story
It has been a life-changing week in northern Minnesota. Less than a month ago, COVID-19 was thought to be a disease in countries on the other side of the world. We were warned, but didn’t really believe, that it would make its way to the United States. Suddenly it’s here and our lives have changed dramatically overnight — schools and restaurants are closed, events are canceled, and everyone is urged to keep a 6-foot social distance from each other. Many are wondering what this means for their four-legged companions. At this time, we don’t...
For those who are at high risk if infected or homebound, you don’t have to risk it. A number of local pharmacies and grocery stores offer home delivery. Following is a list compiled by the Pine Knot News staff. Please call 218-878-9332 to be added to the list, and leave a message. GROCERIES Age Well Arrowhead/SuperOne Age Well Arrowhead offers a grocery shopping and delivery service for older adults and those who can’t go out to shop for themselves in the Cloquet area. Age Well Arrowhead par... Full story
Local closures or cancellations due to coronavirus/COVID-19 concerns are listed below and updated on a continual basis, with listings starting with the most recent cancellations, plus recommendations to slow the spread of the virus. Please email [email protected] to share information about your event or organization. Find a broader collection of listings on other regional television, radio and newspaper websites: Community Memorial Hospital During the COVID-19 pandemic, CMH patients will be restricted to one visitor at a time unless the... Full story
Father James B. Bissonette, diocesan administrator for the Diocese of Duluth, announced additional temporary measures to help stem the spread of Covid-19 on Tuesday. In the new directive, all public Masses are suspended through April 20, effective Friday, March 20. (Priests may celebrate a private Mass without a congregation.) In addition, the diocese has cancelled all gatherings of more than 10 people and said that even in smaller gatherings, those vulnerable or showing any signs of illness should stay home, and all present should practice... Full story
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has confirmed a presumptive case of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in St. Louis County. The individual is a woman in her late 60s who is currently recovering at home. Her infection is linked to domestic travel, and not the result of community transmission, according to the following St. Louis County press release issued Saturday morning, March 21. “At this point, there has been no request for the County to provide any essential services," said Amy Westbrook, St. Louis County Public Health Division Director, “and... Full story
On Saturday, March 21, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) reported the first confirmed death of a Minnesota resident due to COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. The death occurred Thursday, March 19 in a Ramsey County resident in their 80s who recently tested positive for COVID-19 and was the contact of an earlier confirmed case. “Gwen and I extend our deepest sympathies to the loved ones during this time of loss,” said Governor Tim Walz. “As COVID-19 continues to spread in Minnesota, we must all do what we can to keep e...
On Saturday, March 21, Governor Tim Walz enacted a new Executive Order, which authorizes the Minnesota National Guard to provide assistance during the COVID-19 peacetime emergency. According to a press release from the Governor’s office, the Minnesota National Guard’s initial mission is to transport personal protective equipment (PPE), such as protective face masks, from storage at Camp Ripley to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). The press release notes that activation of the Minnesota National Guard has already begun and is active thr... Full story
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has confirmed the second presumptive case of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in St. Louis County. The individual is a woman in her early 60s who is currently recovering at home. Her infection is linked to domestic travel, and not the result of community transmission. The woman was tested on March 19. It is believed she has had contact only with members of her immediate household, and they have been asked to quarantine themselves for 14 days from their exposure date and will be monitored for fever and respiratory... Full story
The Duluth Diocese sent out the following press release Friday, March 13: In light of the rapid spread of the coronavirus (covid-19) across the world and now to Minnesota, Father James B. Bissonette, diocesan administrator for the Diocese of Duluth, has dispensed Catholics in the diocese from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation for the duration of the crisis. For Catholics, attending Mass on Sundays and certain other important holy days is an obligation and a precept of the church. That obligation is not... Full story
Carlton County is sending regular updates on COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus. The following update has been edited by the Pine Knot News to make it more relevant to the general public. These updates are providing you with the most up-to-date information that public health has from the Minnesota Department of Health and the Center for Disease Control, and are based in science and not hearsay or rumors. Current Numbers as of 3/12: Global: 125,048 confirmed cases, 4,613 deaths US: 1,215 confirmed cases, 36 deaths (42 states and... Full story
All four medical insurance companies that sell private health insurance plans on MNsure are waiving co-pays, co-insurance and deductibles related to Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) diagnostic testing. Minnesotans who are enrolled in those plans will have no costs associated with medically directed testing in compliance with the Centers for Disease Control guidance. MNsure encourages consumers to contact their insurance company directly for questions about plan benefit details and how best to access care. Minnesotans with questions about... Full story
According to the Minnesota State High School League, member schools may continue to provide participation opportunities for spring sport and activities programs. Effective immediately from now until April 6, 2020: • Participation in spring sports and activities is limited to practice and tryouts only; • Scrimmages, competitions, practices, training sessions or participation with other member school programs is not allowed. School administration at their discretion, may place more restrictive limitations on practice and participation. As COV... Full story
On the same day the World Health Organization officially declared the coronavirus a pandemic, the NBA suspended all game play and the University of Minnesota decided to go to online classes, northern Minnesota still felt largely unaffected, with the exception of a severe lack of toilet paper and hand sanitizer. As of Wednesday, the novel coronavirus had infected more than 120,000 people in over 100 countries, with three confirmed cases in Minnesota — Ramsey, Carver, and Anoka Counties — with one of the infected in critical condition. By Fri... Full story
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) announced a series of community-level strategies to help slow the spread of novel coronavirus in Minnesota communities. With a total of 14 cases of travel-associated COVID-19 now confirmed in Minnesota, health officials urge swift action to limit the spread of the infection and reduce its impacts on our communities and our health care system. The broad set of recommendations will remain in place until further notice, and touch on many aspects of society, including families, faith-based organizations,... Full story
All Minnesota K-12 schools will close by Wednesday, March 18 in response to the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, which has now been declared a worldwide pandemic. Governor Tim Walz addressed the state this morning, announcing a statewide mandate that schools close their doors by March 18, to plan for moving instruction from the classroom to distance learning by Monday, March 30. Schools have the option of closing Monday and Tuesday as well, but all schools must be closed by Wednesday, Walz said. For most Minnesota... Full story
Cloquet school district posted the following message to its website Sunday evening, regarding the order by Gov. Tim Walz for schools to close from March 18- 27( to plan for a possible move to distance learning: Parents and Guardians, Governor Walz addressed the state today to outline next steps for schools and other agencies in addressing the evolving COVID-19 situation. District leaders and principals met today to review the Governor’s expectations and to prepare next steps for working with our staff to support our community. The Governor a... Full story
As of March 16, the approximate number of patients tested was 1,893, with 54 positives. Counties with cases include: Anoka, Blue Earth, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Olmsted, Ramsey, Renville, Sherburne, Stearns, Waseca, Washington and Wright. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) previously announced a series of community-level strategies to help slow the spread of novel coronavirus in Minnesota communities. The broad set of recommendations will remain in place until further notice, and touch... Full story
Monday brought more COVID-19 upheaval to this corner of northern Minnesota. In the morning, Gordy’s Hi-Hat owner Dan Lundquist said the restaurant would open as planned on Thursday (March 19), “unless issues develop outside our control.” They did. A few hours later, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced a new executive order: that all bars, restaurants, coffee shops, breweries and other venues close to dine-in guests as of 5 p.m. Tuesday, through March 27 at least. So Lundquist suddenly had t... Full story
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 we protect the health of our staff and Minnesota’s communities. Beginning March 16, 2020, we will implement the following changes to operation of all 75 state parks and recreation areas across the s... Full story
Carlton County Public Health and Human Services reported last week that it is working with the Minnesota Department of Health and local partners on planning for a “unified response” to the COVID-19 virus that started in China and has spread across the globe and is now being blamed for several deaths in western U.S. states. “CCPHHS is aware and updated regularly of the changes associated with the COVID-19,” a press release from the county stated. “Carlton County has plans in place to respond t... Full story
