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COVID-19
The Lake City Graphic is making all of its COVID-19 pandemic-related coverage available without a subscription. If there's a story related to the pandemic that you can't access, please let us know by emailing andrew@lakecitygraphic.com and we will make it available as soon as possible.
News of the pandemic changes fast. For the must up-to-date information, we recommend the following sources, starting with the most local:
- City of Lake City COVID-19 web page
- Lake City Police Department Facebook Page
- Lake City Emergency Management Facebook Page
- Lake City Public Schools COVID-19 web page
- Wabasha County COVID-19 web page
- Wabasha County Public Health Facebook Page
- Goodhue County COVID-19 web page
- Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 web page
- Centers for Disease Control COVID-19 web page
First COVID-19 hospitalization in Goodhue County
Apr 6, 2020
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) confirmed two new positive cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Goodhue County.
This brings Goodhue County to a total of ten lab confirmed positive cases of COVID-19. Of the two new cases, one resident is in their 40s and one is in their 50s. The...
Free school meals delivered anywhere in school district three times a week
Apr 3, 2020
People don’t have to come to Lake City to take advantage of free meals distributed for people age 18 and under by the Lake City School District.
School buses are delivering meals to anywhere in the school district on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
On Mondays and Wednesdays, children receive two...
Fifth COVID-19 case detected in Goodhue County
Apr 3, 2020
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) confirmed a fifth positive case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Goodhue County. This fifth case is of a resident in their 20s who was in contact with a known positive case. This patient is in isolation at home and recovering.
We urge county...
Assistance available for paying heat and electric bills
Apr 3, 2020
Three Rivers Community Action is urging people worried about paying for heat and electric bills to apply for Energy Assistance (EAP).
Energy Assistance is a federal program to help pay heating and electricity bills. Homeowners may also be eligible for a free heating system repair or replacement....
Goodhue County announces fourth COVID-19 case
Apr 2, 2020
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) confirmed a fourth positive case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Goodhue County. This fourth case is of a resident in their 20s. No other information is available at this time.
Minnesota is nearing the end of its first week of Governor Tim Walz’s Stay...
Signs of survival on Lakeshore Drive
Apr 1, 2020
Three determined looking signs have appeared on Lakeshore Drive in Lake City as the nation responds to the COVID-19 pandemic. They read “USA WILL SURVIVE,” “MINNESOTA WILL SURVIVE,” and “WE WILL SURVIVE.”
Counties announce COVID-19 hotlines
Apr 1, 2020
On Monday, March 30, Goodhue County Health and Human Services and Wabasha County Public Health opened local COVID-19 hotlines.
“The hotline is for residents or the general public looking for information regarding COVID-19,” Wabasha County Public Health said in a news release.
The Wabasha County...
Supt.: Distance learning going well so far
Apr 1, 2020
Distance learning began Monday for students at Lincoln High School and Bluff View Elementary School.
Classes met, albeit online, for the first time since March 13 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Gov. Tim Walz gave schools eight school days to develop a plan to offer distance learning for an...
Rep. Haley - Keeping you informed about the pandemic response
Apr 1, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented action across our nation and the world. My goal, as your State Representative, is to keep you informed on how your state and community is responding to this healthcare crisis and share helpful resources with you, which can be found on my Facebook site...
Mayo begins curb-side pickup for prescriptions, medical supplies
Apr 1, 2020
To improve service for all patients and to adhere to social distancing requirements, several Mayo Clinic Pharmacies and Mayo Clinic Stores are now offering curbside service including locations in Albert Lea, Austin, Cannon Falls, Owatonna, Red Wing and Rochester.
When people arrive at these...
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