LAC QUI PARLE COUNTY

NewsMD

West central Minnesota COVID-19 cases slightly lower than a week ago, but statewide numbers keep growing

COVID-19 cases have continued to increase across the state, and more people are hospitalized, though the number of deaths has not increased significantly, according to Minnesota Department of Health udpates. The numbers are likely higher than the state is reporting, as home tests are not reported to the state.

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Records published May 20, 2022

The Tribune publishes Records as part of its obligation to inform readers about the business of public institutions and to serve as a keeper of the local historical record. All items are written by Tribune staff members based on information contained in public documents from the state court system and from law enforcement agencies. It is the Tribune’s policy that this column contain a complete record. Requests for items to be withheld will not be granted.

May 20, 2022 04:39 AM

Lightning strikes illuminate the sky over the Middle Fork Crow River near Spicer the evening of Thursday, May 12, 2022. The storm brought down trees and infrastructure, causing multi-hour power outages in the area.

Local

'Rare and extreme severe weather event' causes extensive damage across west central Minnesota

Storms that swept across South Dakota and western and central Minnesota on Thursday night brought damaging winds that downed trees and power lines and destroyed buildings.

May 13, 2022 05:24 PM

NewsMD

West central Minnesota sees two deaths related to COVID-19 and 599 new cases in past week

The state reported nearly 3,000 new COVID-19 cases Friday, and more than 14,000 new cases in the past week. Deaths due to COVID-19 also increased slightly, as did the number of people in hospitals.

May 13, 2022 04:10 PM

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Local

Damage reported in western Minnesota from thunderstorms Monday morning

Hail ranging from pea- to baseball-sized was reported Monday morning in Chippewa, Lac qui Parle counties in western Minnesota.

May 09, 2022 02:31 PM

By Jennifer Kotila

NewsMD

More than 400 new COVID-19 cases reported in the past week; no deaths reported in the area

COVID-19 cases have been increasing in Minnesota in recent weeks, with the positivity rate increasing from 3.3% a month ago to 9.7% in the past week. Deaths have not increased, but hospitalization numbers are climbing.

May 06, 2022 05:07 PM

By Linda Vanderwerf

Local

Countryside Public Health: COVID-19 death rate in southwest Minnesota surpassed state rate

The overall area served by Countryside Public Health mirrored the state in vaccination and positivity rates during the pandemic, but the five counties and southwestern Minnesota as a region showed a higher death rate.

April 30, 2022 06:16 AM

By Tom Cherveny

NewsMD

COVID-19 cases in west central Minnesota continue to inch higher

COVID-19 cases in west central Minnesota continue to inch back up, with 342 cases reported during the past week, up from 200 a week ago. One death was recorded.

April 29, 2022 05:11 PM

By Linda Vanderwerf

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Northland Outdoors

Season of 'spits and spurts' is challenge for migrating birds

Our late spring is a challenge for migrating birds and frustrating for us, but it's not without its drama.

April 22, 2022 05:38 PM

By Tom Cherveny

NewsMD

COVID-19 cases climbing again as west central Minnesota records 202 for week and state again tops 1,000 a day

New cases of COVID-19 are climbing, and the Minnesota Department of Health said this week that the case count has risen above the high-risk threshold. Hospitalizations and deaths have risen slightly in the past week, too. They generally start climbing several weeks after case counts rise.

April 22, 2022 03:26 PM

By Linda Vanderwerf

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Editorials

Minnesota Opinion: Avian flu outbreak warrants watchful eyes

Despite the avian flu outbreak, experts state that consuming poultry and poultry-related products is safe for consumers.

April 16, 2022 06:06 AM

By Rocheter Post Bulletin Editorial Board

NewsMD

Area reports 149 COVID-19 cases and one death in past week; cases are higher but far below previous peaks

Minnesota reported 877 new cases of COVID-19 and seven deaths on Friday. In the past week, the deaths of 24 people were added to the state total of more than 12,000 deaths. More than 1.37 million people have been found to be infected with the coronavirus.

April 15, 2022 05:18 PM

By Linda Vanderwerf

NewsMD

Weekly COVID-19 case totals in west central Minnesota counties continue to remain below 100

There were 84 cases of COVID-19 reported in the 11 counties tracked by the West Central Tribune over the past week, and one death.

April 08, 2022 01:15 PM

By Linda Vanderwerf