Area News

Shooting Star Casino set to reopen on June 19 Press release from the Shooting Star Casino MAHNOMEN, Minn. (May 29, 2020) – Shooting Star Casino has announced it will resume operations at both its Mahnomen and Bagley locations on June 19 with limited venues, occupancy and hours to keep guests, team members and the community…

Mahnomen County Reopening Notice May 27, 2020 Mahnomen County Facilities were closed to the public by the Mahnomen County Board on March 24, 2020. On Tuesday May 26, 2020 the Mahnomen County Board of Commissioners voted to reopen Mahnomen County facilities to the public effective Thursday, May 28. Members of the public are encouraged to…

Report from Ed Snetsinger on COVID-19 antibody testing on Reservation The following report was received on Wednesday, May 27, from Ed Snetsinger, Emergency Mangement Director for Mahnomen County and White Earth Reservation: “Since the operation started we have completed 441 Rapid Antibody test, 436 have come back with no antibodies detected, 1 with IgM, and…

As CDC Issues New Guidance on Reopening Places of Worship, Walz, Flanagan Partner with Minnesota Faith Leaders to Do So As Safely As Possible Press release from governor Starting May 27, places of worship may open at 25 percent occupancy if they adhere to social distancing and other public health guidelines to keep congregants safe…

Minnesota to Offer Free COVID-19 Testing at Six Sites Across the State this Weekend Press Release from MN Dept. of Health [St. Paul, MN] – Minnesotans who need or want to be tested for COVID-19 will be able to access free testing at six National Guard Armory locations across Minnesota throughout the Memorial Day holiday…

Walz talks about outdoor dining at restaurants and bars, opening salons, barbershops and personal care businesses starting June 1 as part of Phase II of Stay Safe Plan Article submitted by Governor Walz’s office:   On Wednesday, May 20, Governor Walz announced the next phases in his Stay Safe Plan, including a cautious, strategic turn…

Governor Walz Announces Next Phase of COVID-19 Response in Minnesota Citing progress made to prepare for peak of infection, Walz announced measured, cautious ‘turning of dial’ toward new normal With Stay Home order set to expire on May 18, Walz will replace it with an order continuing to encourage Minnesotans to stay close to home…

White Earth Nation issues COVID-19 fishing opener safety tips WHITE EARTH, MINN. – White Earth Nation is preparing for the state-wide Minnesota fishing opener this weekend. Normally White Earth Reservation embraces this springtime tradition with open arms, but this year there are health and safety concerns due to COVID-19. In agreement with the MN Department…

Governor Walz Extends Stay Home Order in Minnesota  Walz extends order until May 18, allows curbside pickup for retail store starting May 4 Strongly encourages all Minnesotans to wear masks when outside the home   [ST. PAUL, MN] – As the state continues to make progress in preparing for the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic,…