The purpose of the COVID-19 Special Needs Grant is to provide onetime financial assistance to a Veteran or surviving spouse who needs assistance due to a COVID-19- related event. Any funding awarded from this grant would go directly to a vendor or creditor of the applicant, and no money awarded goes directly to an applicant or an applicant’s family member. […]
First Death Due to COVID-19 in Lake County
This week, the first death due to COVID-19 in Lake County occurred. The resident was in their 80s. “The individual was a citizen of Lake County and we mourn this loss and feel that as a community,” said Rich Sve, Chair of the Lake County Board of Commissioners. “Our hearts go out to this individual’s family and friends, and to […]
New COVID-19 therapy drug arrives in Minnesota
A new type of therapy drug that has been shown to decrease the need for hospitalizations and emergency department visits in COVID- 19 patients is now available in Minnesota. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has started distribution of bamlanivimab, a new drug for treating mild and moderate COVID-19 cases in Minnesota. HHS secured a limited supply […]
Cook County health officials urge people to stay home and celebrate holidays with immediate household
This year, Cook County health officials urge all people to take COVID- 19 seriously as they plan how to celebrate upcoming holidays. “The safest way to celebrate holidays like Thanksgiving during the pandemic is by staying home,” said Cook County Public Health Supervisor Grace Grinager. “Any travel or social gathering has the potential to spread COVID-19 at a time when […]
Sawtooth Mountain Clinic still has flu shots available
“Get Your Flu Shot!” is the word from the caregivers at Sawtooth Mountain Clinic (SMC) who want to remind community members that we are entering flu season and flu shots are still available. Flu shots are available by either calling 218-387- 2330 to schedule an in-person appointment or during any in-clinic patient visit. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease […]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Ruby’s Pantry Cook County Ruby’s Pantry, 2nd Tuesday of the month food distribution 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., $20 (cash only) Sponsored by Spirit of the Wilderness Church. You will be amazed at all the food you get at the Cook County Community Center. No financial or other qualifications—this is surplus food for all! Cook County Higher Education Career training […]
Minnesotans receive $106 million in federal funds for heating assistance this winter
Minnesotans who have difficulty paying their heating bills are encouraged to apply for the Energy Assistance Program, especially households with seniors, small children, people with disabilities, veterans and those experiencing unemployment or financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To get help, call 800- 657-3710 and press 1, visit the Commerce Department’s Energy Assistance Program webpage or search for “energy […]
Health department uses text messages to reach positive cases and close contacts
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) will soon expand its toolkit for case investigation and contact tracing (CICT) by notifying people via text that the health department will be calling. The initiative aims to more effectively reach and inform those who test positive for COVID-19 and their close contacts about what they need to do to prevent further spread, and […]
Volleyball team makes light work of Lakeview Christian Academy
Efficient. The CCHS Viking volleyball team was extremely efficient in its three game sweep of Lakeview Christian Academy last Thursday night in a home game played in front of masked parents spaced six feet or more apart in the bleachers. Wasting little time, the Vikings dispatched the younger, smaller Lions 25-8, 25-12, 25-3, in the best of five game matches. […]
Vikings and Cromwell Cardinal play exciting game
With snow outlining Lyle Anderson field last Friday night, and temps in the twenties, hearty fans watched as heartier football players played an entertaining game of football. With the score knotted at zeros just before the end of the first quarter, a Cromwell-Wright running back barreled through the Viking line and ran for a touchdown. The extra two-point conversion was […]