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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
Officials - Widespread use of new exposure notification app could slow the spread of COVID-19
Nov 25, 2020
A new COVID-19 exposure notification mobile application, COVIDaware MN, is now available that state officials say could slow the spread of COVID-19 by helping Minnesotans protect themselves and their loved ones.
The voluntary, anonymous application will alert a user if another user with whom they...
Mayo study indicates masks are effective at reducing COVID-19 spread
Nov 25, 2020
New, unpublished data from researchers at Mayo Clinic found that physical separation reduces the exposure of respiratory droplets and that three feet is helpful but six feet separation reduces particle counts to near baseline levels.
The findings strongly support the protective value and...
COVID-19 closes in
Nov 18, 2020
As cases of COVID-19 in the area continue to rise, closures and restrictions in an effort to reduce its spread continue to mount.
Lake City City Hall and the Lake City Public Library will be closed to the public beginning Nov. 23, according to City Administrator Rob Keehn.
Services will continue...
County officials: Continue to take fight against COVID-19 seriously
Nov 18, 2020
Dear Goodhue County community members:
Our communities have seen a rapid rise in individuals testing positive for COVID-19. During this unprecedented time, we remain deeply committed to the health and well-being of our residents, employees, and communities. We need everyone to continue to take the...
Shop with Santa canceled
Nov 18, 2020
The annual December Shop with Santa event at the Lake City VFW won’t take place this year “due to the governor’s restrictions placed on bars and restaurants,” according to a news release. “We will be back next year for the event. Stay safe and healthy.
Gundersen sees pandemic worsening
Nov 18, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has breached emergency levels in Gundersen Health System’s service areas and the crisis will worsen if communities don’t act now to control the spread, according to the health system. Cases are surging, hospital capacity and staffing levels are stressed and patients are losing...
County gives city money for new ambulance
Nov 11, 2020
Lake City will get a new ambulance thanks to a $175,000 grant of CARES Act funds from Wabasha County.
The City Council voted unanimously to accept the money at its Nov. 9 meeting.
City Administrator Rob Keehn said the money will pay for most of a new ambulance, and the city should be able to take...
Losing ground to COVID-19
Nov 11, 2020
Organizations both private and public are tightening restrictions as COVID-19 rates spike in the area and around the state.
With Minnesota setting daily records for new COVID-19 cases, Gov. Tim Walz has announced further restrictions on social gatherings that go into effect Friday, Nov. 13, at 10...
Community Thanksgiving Dinner canceled due to pandemic
Nov 11, 2020
For the first time in 32 years, the Community Thanksgiving Dinner spearheaded by Bethany Lutheran Church has been canceled.
“The congregation at Bethany Lutheran Church has made the difficult decision to cancel the annual Thanksgiving Day dinner, but with the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the...
Lake City schools will post weekly COVID-19 updates
Nov 4, 2020
Lake City Public Schools will post a weekly update with COVID-19 data on its website, Supt. Erick Enger announced in an email to families.
The information can be found by going to lake-city.k12.mn.us, navigating to the “District” menu, clicking on “Superintendent” and then “Covid Update” in the “...
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