Amid virus surge, comes new guidelines

As the spread of COVID-19 skyrocketed across the state and hospitals across the state voiced concern about ability to treat those who fall ill, Minnesota’s Governor Tim Walz last Wednesday announced new actions to help control the spread of the virus.

Free testing site now open at Morris Armory

A free COVID-19 testing site the Pope County area is now open in Morris at the Morris National Guard Armory.

The site is open today and tomorrow, Nov. 23-24 from noon until 6 p.m., it was announced by Horizon Public Health.

Lakers beat Melrose

The Minnewaska football team opened the Section 6AAA playoffs on a chilly Tuesday night, hosting Melrose. The Lakers entered the game with the #3 seed in the section, Melrose was the #6 seed.