The city of Bemidji is preparing for a campaign visit by President Donald Trump this Friday night (6 p-m). The Bemidji Police Department says it has been working with the U-S Secret Service to ensure the safety of everyone who attends the event. There will be increased law enforcement around the Bemidji/Beltrami Regional Airport for […]
Daily COVID-19 Update
State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) staff have seen a decrease in calls to the school and child care question hotline and are scaling back the hotline’s hours as a result. Despite the decrease in calls to that particular hotline, the SEOC remains a busy place with dozens of employees from state agencies and several volunteer […]
COVID-19 Daily Briefing April 2nd
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Wednesday COVID-19 Update
The search for personal protective equipment (PPE) remains a top priority for state officials as Minnesotans and Minnesota businesses continue to flood the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) with offers to help. “Our top priority is our front-line health professionals,” said Joe Kelly, director of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Homeland Security and […]
COVID-19 daily update
UPDATE FROM GOVERNOR WALZ: Minnesota is now up to 12 COVID-19 deaths 629 positive tests in Minnesota I encourage people to continue social distancing. When you’re doing outdoor activities, the crowds are too big, especially around the lakes. I have signed Executive order 20-25 — authorizing peace officers, firefighters, and security-related licensing modifications. We have […]
Daily COVID-19 update, March 30th – 2020
As of 5:35 p.m. Monday night: State officials continue the focus on locating more personal protective equipment and additional hospital beds as the number of lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases in Minnesota jumped to over 500 this past weekend. Staff from state agencies and volunteer organizations continue working from the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) to […]
Anglers don’t panic, you can still fish
The Minnesota DNR says do not believe it. A social media report that was going around saying the Minnesota fishing season would be canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic is not true. The false report was made on Minnesota DNR letterhead and encouraged anglers to request access to their favorite fishing areas in the state. The […]
Governor limits movement during COVID-19 outbreak, starting Saturday
Here is a list of who is considered essential and who is not: Critical Business Information The executive order directs Minnesotans to limit movement to slow the spread of COVID-19 To slow the spread of COVID-19 across the state, Governor Tim Walz today signed Executive Order 20-20 directing Minnesotans to stay at home and limit […]
Daily state COVID-19 update
Governor Tim Walz will participate in the daily Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) briefing to provide an update on Minnesota’s response to COVID-19. The press conference begins at 2:00 p.m. You can listen to the briefing by following the link below. Click here for Governor Walz/MDH briefing:
State Emergency Operations Center Activated
The State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) was activated following Gov. Tim Walz’s March 13 executive order issuing a Peacetime State of Emergency in response to the nationwide COVID-19 outbreak. The SEOC facilitates coordination between agencies so the state can work to keep Minnesotans safe and provide essential services during emergencies. Coordination is currently taking place […]