Martin County . 168 confirmed cases. Active cases 14. recovered cases 149. Faribault County . 56 confirmed cases. Active cases 12. Recoverede cases 44. Currently known hospitalized 2. Watonwan County last report 216 confirmed cases. Active cases 38. Recovered 78. Currently known hospitalized 5. Minnesota health officials on Sunday reported 5 new deaths from COVID-19 along with 519 confirmed cases in the last two days. All of the deaths reported were residents of long-term care or assisted living facilities, So far, 1,471 people have died statewide from the virus, according to the Minnesota Department of Health. A total of 38,136 people have tested positive for COVID-19 during the pandemic. The number of people who are hospitalized from the virus has decreased in the last several weeks, but 253 people remain hospitalized. Iowa reported another 321 coronavirus cases Sunday to give the state 31,243 cases of COVID-19. The Iowa Department of Public Health said that as of 10 a.m. Sunday 721 people with COVID-19 had died since the outbreak began. For most people, the coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms that clear up in two to three weeks. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness. Of all the people who have tested positive in Iowa, 24,671 have recovered. A total of 332,114 people have been tested in Iowa.

Community Health and Human Services of Martin and Faribault Counties reported on Thursday 1 new confirmed case of the coronavirus in Faribault County. The latest case is a 63 year old who is hospitalized. There are currently 19 active cases in Faribault County. The total number of confirmed cases in the county is 54. No new cases were reported in Martin County and there are currently 13 active cases. The total number of confirmed cases in Martin County is 161. Watonwan County has 215 confirmed cases. 48 active. The Minnesota Department of Health reports 13 more residents have died of COVID-19. The deaths reported on Thursday raised the state’s total to 1,458; 1,143 of the deaths occurred in long term care or assisted living facilities. The Health Department also reported 500 new confirmed cases, increasing the state’s total to 37,210. As of Thursday, 274 patients were hospitalized, with 123 in ICU’s across the state. A total of 32,163 patients were recovering and no longer need isolation. The Iowa Department of Health reported no new deaths from the coronavirus, that keeps the state’s total at 717. The Health Department also reported on Thursday 675 new cases. Iowa’s total number of cases is 29,965. A total of 316,377 people have been tested and 23,781 patients are recovering and no longer require isolation. A total of 145 patients were hospitalized, with 36 in ICU’s across the state.

The Minnesota Department of Health reports 4 more Minnesota residents have died of COVID-19. The deaths reported on Wednesday raised the state’s total to 1,445, with 1,135 deaths occurring in long term care or assisted living facilities. The Health Department also reported 426 new confirmed cases, increases Minnesota’s total to 36,718. As of Wednesday, 260 patients were hospitalized, with 125 in ICU’s across the state and a total of 31,947 patients were recovering and no longer needed isolation. Community Health and Human Services of Martin and Faribault County reported 5 new coronavirus cases in Martin County on Wednesday for a total now of 161 confirmed cases. All 5 are recovering at home. They Range in age from 26-40 years old. There are currently 13 active cases in Martin County. No new cases were reported on Wednesday in Faribault County. The number of confirmed cases remains at 53 with 20 active. Watonwan County now has 206 confirmed cases. 49 active. 5 hospitalized. The Iowa Department of Health Reported 4 new deaths from the coronavirus, that brings the state’s total to 717. The Health Department reported that 346 new cases were reported on Wednesday. The state’s total number of cases is 29,290. A total of 308,658 people have been tested and 23,447 patients are recovering and no longer required isolation. A total of 149 patients were hospitalized, with 37 in ICU’s across the state.

United Hospital District Inc. (UHD) announces the sale of its former Adolescent Treatment Center (ATC) building to Genesis Classical Academy (GCA). Terms of the agreement were completed June 30, 2020. The Winnebago facility had recently become available after UHD closed the ATC program due in large part to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to UHD CEO Rick Ash, UHD had determined that internal use of the building was not feasible, therefore the best option was to find a way to keep its use local. “After the difficult decision to close the Adolescent Treatment Center, one of UHD’s key goals was to repurpose the facility in a way that is meaningful to the community. We’re pleased that our agreement with GCA meets this criterion, and additionally creates value for the community by allowing another organization to grow and remain in the area. Although the sale of the building puts a final touch on the ATC program closure, it’s an important step in maintaining our financial health as we journey through these extraordinary times of COVID-19.” At nearly 18,000 square feet, the former ATC facility was completed in 2010 as the first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) certified, or “green” treatment center in the nation. UHD had owned and operated the ATC program for nearly thirty years, having acquired it from Fountain Centers in 1992. Despite expanding programming and marketing changes, ATC operated a loss for many years from a combination of low reimbursement and low census. The arrival of COVID-19 virtually eliminated the residential nature of the program, making it impossible to sustain. GCA, a non-denominational classical Christian school, has been operating at another location in Winnebago since opening five years ago. After some renovations to adapt the building to its needs, GCA expects the facility to be completed in time to greet students at the beginning of the 2020-2021 school year

UPCOMING EVENTS IN FAIRMONT INCLUDE: The Fairmont Opera House will hold a concert at the Sylvania Park Bandshell Thursday July 2 at 7:00 p.m. The band Free Fallin' will be performing. They would also like to hold a "boat in concert" Friday, July 3, at 7:00 p.m. at Gomsrud Park. An area east of the bathhouse/restrooms will be utilized for the event. Dayna Johnson, Greenbriar Consulting will hold a July 4th Farmer's Market and Artisan Street Fair Saturday on Downtown Plaza. The event will include food trucks and events for kids. Fairmont Fireworks will launch from the west bank of Sisseton Lake about 10 PM on Saturday night the 4 th of July. The Red Rock Center for the Arts will hold Music in the Park on July 10, July 17, July 24 and July 31,. The events will be held at Citizen's Park from noon to 1:00 p.m. Free hot dogs, chips and water will be provided. A public reading of Tolstoy's "The Death of Ivan Ilyich" at the Sylvania Park Bandshell on July 16. This event is to promote reading and books. The event will be free to the public. Jamie Kueker will hold a performance of "The Extreme Tour" at the Sylvania Park Bandshell on July 19. The event will be free to the public. Fairmont Opera House will hold a performance of "Her Crooked Heart" by Rachel Ries at the Sylvania Park Bandshell! on August 8. The event will be free to the public.

News Archives - Emoji 1015

MARTIN COUNTY BLOODMOBILE

danbrookens2020-07-06T14:05:34+00:00

This July, the American Red Cross and WONDER WOMAN 1984 are joining forces to save the day for patients in need of lifesaving blood transfusions. The Red Cross has an urgent need for blood donors this summer, as the COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented supply challenges amid this uncertain environment. Additionally, despite states lifting stay-at-home orders and reopening, many blood drives at businesses and community organizations continue to be cancelled as these locations remain closed or restrict the number of individuals at any location. As part of the partnership, the Red Cross is organizing an epic prop replica giveaway from the [...]

MARTIN COUNTY BLOODMOBILEdanbrookens2020-07-06T14:05:34+00:00

COVID-19 UPDATE

danbrookens2020-07-06T11:31:50+00:00

Martin County . 168 confirmed cases. Active cases 14. recovered cases 149. Faribault County . 56 confirmed cases. Active cases 12. Recoverede cases 44. Currently known hospitalized 2. Watonwan County last report 216 confirmed cases. Active cases 38. Recovered 78. Currently known hospitalized 5. Minnesota health officials on Sunday reported 5 new deaths from COVID-19 along with 519 confirmed cases in the last two days. All of the deaths reported were residents of long-term care or assisted living facilities, So far, 1,471 people have died statewide from the virus, according to the Minnesota Department of Health. A total of 38,136 people [...]

COVID-19 UPDATEdanbrookens2020-07-06T11:31:50+00:00

CLAY COUNTY FAIR POSTPONED

danbrookens2020-07-03T14:05:41+00:00

The Clay County Fair Association announced today that the 2020 edition of “The World’s Greatest County Fair” will not be held and will be postponed to September 11-19, 2021. The decision, announced following a vote by the Fair Executive Committee, was made amid concerns over the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. After weeks of exploring various options, it became clear that the Fair could not protect the health and safety of fairgoers, staff, volunteers, 4-H/FFA youth, exhibitors, vendors, sponsors, and entertainers during the nine-day event. “The decision to postpone the Fair came with emotion and somewhat disbelief that it was really happening,” said Fair [...]

CLAY COUNTY FAIR POSTPONEDdanbrookens2020-07-03T14:05:41+00:00

COMMISSIONERS

danbrookens2020-07-03T14:03:02+00:00

THE MARTIN COUNTY BOARD MEETS TUESDAY AT 9AM. THE MEETING WILL BEGIN WITH A MOMENT OF SILENCE FOR THE LATE COUNTY COMISSIONER TOM MAHONEY., THEN A COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE AND CONSIDERATION OF OPTIONS FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE COURTHOUSE ROOF. COMMISSIONERS WILL CONSIDER SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SINGLE FAMILY HOME TAX ABATEMENT REQUESTS, APPROVAL OF A PREPAREDNESS PLAN, DECLARE A VACANCY ON THE BOARD FOR COMMISSIONERS DISTRICT #2 AND WILL HEAR A PRESENTATION OF THE SUMMER YOUTH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM AT TUESDAY'S MEETING AT THE MARTIN COUNTY COURTHOUSE.

COMMISSIONERSdanbrookens2020-07-03T14:03:02+00:00

COVID-19 UPDATE

danbrookens2020-07-03T14:00:57+00:00

Community Health and Human Services of Martin and Faribault Counties reported on Thursday 1 new confirmed case of the coronavirus in Faribault County. The latest case is a 63 year old who is hospitalized. There are currently 19 active cases in Faribault County. The total number of confirmed cases in the county is 54. No new cases were reported in Martin County and there are currently 13 active cases. The total number of confirmed cases in Martin County is 161. Watonwan County has 215 confirmed cases. 48 active. The Minnesota Department of Health reports 13 more residents have died of COVID-19. [...]

COVID-19 UPDATEdanbrookens2020-07-03T14:00:57+00:00

HALL OF FAME INDUCTION POSTPONED

danbrookens2020-07-02T11:37:12+00:00

THE FAIRMONT CARDINAL ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED THIS FALL HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO NEXT YEAR. THE NEW INDUCTEES INCLUDE: DEB HEINRICH SHANNA (DAWSON) HOOD JAMIE (ROONEY) STERNKE MAT MAHONEY BRAD HESTED TOM SEIFERT JOSH TIETJE J.R.POOLEY THOSE ARE THE FAIRMONT CARDINAL ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2021 INDUCTEES.

HALL OF FAME INDUCTION POSTPONEDdanbrookens2020-07-02T11:37:12+00:00

COVID-19 UPDATE

danbrookens2020-07-02T11:28:22+00:00

The Minnesota Department of Health reports 4 more Minnesota residents have died of COVID-19. The deaths reported on Wednesday raised the state’s total to 1,445, with 1,135 deaths occurring in long term care or assisted living facilities. The Health Department also reported 426 new confirmed cases, increases Minnesota’s total to 36,718. As of Wednesday, 260 patients were hospitalized, with 125 in ICU’s across the state and a total of 31,947 patients were recovering and no longer needed isolation. Community Health and Human Services of Martin and Faribault County reported 5 new coronavirus cases in Martin County on Wednesday for a total [...]

COVID-19 UPDATEdanbrookens2020-07-02T11:28:22+00:00

U H D BUILDING SALE

danbrookens2020-07-02T11:25:18+00:00

United Hospital District Inc. (UHD) announces the sale of its former Adolescent Treatment Center (ATC) building to Genesis Classical Academy (GCA). Terms of the agreement were completed June 30, 2020. The Winnebago facility had recently become available after UHD closed the ATC program due in large part to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to UHD CEO Rick Ash, UHD had determined that internal use of the building was not feasible, therefore the best option was to find a way to keep its use local. “After the difficult decision to close the Adolescent Treatment Center, one of UHD’s key goals was to repurpose [...]

U H D BUILDING SALEdanbrookens2020-07-02T11:25:18+00:00

FAIRMONT EVENTS

danbrookens2020-07-01T14:24:42+00:00

UPCOMING EVENTS IN FAIRMONT INCLUDE: The Fairmont Opera House will hold a concert at the Sylvania Park Bandshell Thursday July 2 at 7:00 p.m. The band Free Fallin' will be performing. They would also like to hold a "boat in concert" Friday, July 3, at 7:00 p.m. at Gomsrud Park. An area east of the bathhouse/restrooms will be utilized for the event. Dayna Johnson, Greenbriar Consulting will hold a July 4th Farmer's Market and Artisan Street Fair Saturday on Downtown Plaza. The event will include food trucks and events for kids. Fairmont Fireworks will launch from the west bank of Sisseton [...]

FAIRMONT EVENTSdanbrookens2020-07-01T14:24:42+00:00

M C S A P – Y O C O LEADERSHIP

danbrookens2020-07-01T14:05:29+00:00

Fairmont 2020 Graduate Tyson Geerdes handed over the reins to YOCO (Youth Coalition) student leadership team recently. Geerdes stepped down from the position of President of the County-Wide Youth Coalition (YOCO) board before departing Fairmont to start the next chapter of his life in the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO. Geerdes has been in the president's position since August 2019. He established the President Position and created the by-laws for the board when he was asked by members of the MCSAP (Martin County Substance Abuse Prevention) Coalition board to help build a united leadership in the prevention of underage [...]

M C S A P – Y O C O LEADERSHIPdanbrookens2020-07-01T14:05:29+00:00