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School meals are still available

A Minnewaska student stops by the Minnewaska Area Elementary School to pickup breakfast and lunches that are available for students during school closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The annual Padua Pub St. Patrick’s Day Parade was held on Tuesday, March 17 in Padua. Although crowds were small, everyone’s spirits were up during the sunny and warm day.

Moving on for a time without sports

With each day bringing about another series of adjustments to our lives, routines and schedules, the world of sports has been impacted as much as any. With most every sporting event being canceled or postponed, both locally and nationally, the sports pages I bring to you each week will be narrowed to just a single page. I look forward to the days when I will be trying to cram everything into two pages.

Governor Walz Issues Stay at Home Order for Minnesotans

To slow the spread of COVID-19 across the state, Governor Tim Walz today signed Executive Order 20-20 directingMinnesotans to stay at home and limit movements outside of their home beyond essential needs. This order takes effect at 11:59pm on Friday, March 27 and ends at 5:00pm on Friday, April 10.