covid-19
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
Mayo - No walk-in appointments at same-day clinics
Apr 1, 2020
Until further notice, all same day clinics at Mayo Clinic Health System in Southeast Minnesota will have a “no walk-in appointment” policy for everyone’s safety, Mayo said in a news release.
This applies to patients with and without COVID-19 symptoms. All patients are asked to “call first” before...
Tony Hebert Memorial donates $1,000 to Lake City Food Shelf
Apr 1, 2020
The Tony Hebert Memorial donated $1,000 to the Lake City Food Shelf last week.
“This is exactly the type of thing this fund was set up for,” said Bob Hebert, “Tony cared so much for this community he went to fight the war on terrorism to help protect it. The Memorial fund was established to...
Mayo urges patients to call before coming to their local clinic
Apr 1, 2020
To best prepare for and prevent transmission of COVID-19 in our communities, Mayo Clinic Health System encourages all patients to call first before coming to any clinic or hospital, Mayo said in a news release.
“When you call first, you will be triaged to the right setting of care based on your...
100-mile garage sale postponed
Apr 1, 2020
The 100-mile garage sale initially scheduled for April 30 through May 3 has been postponed, according to Larry Nielson of Mississippi Valley Partners, which organizes the event.
“We decided this morning (March 30) that with the ‘Stay in Place order’ extended through April and medical experts...
Fifth and sixth COVID-19 cases confirmed in Wabasha County
Mar 30, 2020
Wabasha County Public Health was notified on March 29, 2020 by the Minnesota Department of Health regarding a fifth and sixth lab confirmed case of COVID-19 in Wabasha County.
Limited information indicates the confirmed cases are linked to community spread.
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)...
Goodhue County announces third confirmed case of COVID-19
Mar 30, 2020
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) confirmed a third positive case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Goodhue County. This third case is of a resident in their 40s, who was in contact with a known positive case. This patient is in isolation at home and recovering.
Minnesota is in its...
Fiesta Foods making changes to protect customers, staff
Mar 30, 2020
Editor’s note: This letter first appeared as an addendum to the Fiesta Foods advertisement in the Lake City Shopper this week.
To our valued Fiesta Foods customers:
Due to the unprecedented events and demand related to the COVlD-19 crisis, we have information we would like to share with all our...
Zumbro Valley Food Shelf seeing growing demand
Mar 30, 2020
The demand for Zumbro Valley Food Shelf assistance is growing.
“We have seen a dramatic increase in clients,” said Pastor Colleen Hoeft of South Troy Wesleyan Church, which hosts the food shelf.
In response to the pandemic, the food shelf has made some adjustments to how it serves clients.
To avoid...
Playgrounds closed, open spaces open
Mar 30, 2020
The City of Lake City and Lake City Public Schools have closed their playground equipment to the public in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
“For you and your children’s safety, please stay off these facilities,” read a posting on Lake City Public Works’ Facebook page. “However, please take...
Food shelf still operating, some items becoming scarce
Mar 30, 2020
We receive many calls about whether the food shelf is open. The hours have not changed, but it will be curbside pickup. People should stay in their cars. When food comes out, try to help put it in your cars so our volunteers aren’t exposed.
The Food Shelf is receiving less food from Channel One...
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