COVID-19

According to Patrick Kessler, Senior Political Reporter, WCCO-TV/CBS Minneapolis, The essential workers have been listed during the two week ‘Shelter At Home’ order.

According to multiple news outlets, Gov. Walz will reportedly announce a “shelter-in-place” order during his Wednesday press conference.

An additional 66 people have tested positive for coronavirus, the Minnesota Department of Health announced Monday.

For the health and well-being of the Brainerd community, the Good Samaritan Society has decided to postpone the Good Samaritan Bowl events in Brainerd and Pine River, Minn. The lessons that the Society is learning from the countries where COVID-19 first spread are that social distancing and responsible event management are key to reducing the overall number of infected persons …

Below are interviews with local businesses talking about what they are doing during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

UDPATE: Earlier today the Minnesota Department of Health reported that Wadena County was one of the counties with a new COVID-19 case, it is now being reported that case is actually in Clay County.

Here is a list of restaurants in the Brainerd Lakes Area who are offering take out/delivery after the Governor announced measures to help stop the spread on Monday.

Gov. Tim Walz  announced businesses, such as bars, restaurants and movie theaters, to close in an effort to fight the spread of COVID-19 during a  press conference Monday.

Here are local Brainerd businesses that are helping to contribute by providing kids with free lunches.

After careful consideration, to ensure the health and safety of our employees, we have decided to take precautionary measures and close our office to the public beginning Tuesday March 17th.