Nothing like a real hug. Minnesota mom, son reunited after months apart in quarantine The mother and son reunion captured in a selfie resonates with those who are still apart. January 18, 2021 9:52am Text size Copy shortlink:
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March, Dave Cary and the rest of his family have kept their distance from their 86-year-old mother in an effort to keep her safe from a virus that has killed so many.
There have been video chats with Carolyn Miller, daily phone calls and even a few outdoor visits spent 10 feet apart, smiles obscured by masks. But always there was a longing to hold her, caress a hand, put a great-grandchild on her lap.
Ice fishing contests melting away because of Minnesota s pandemic restrictions Organizers of many competitions are forced to cancel or alter plans as COVID continues to spread January 13, 2021 10:09pm Text size Copy shortlink:
Most winters, thousands of people converge on Minnesota s frozen lakes to celebrate the season, drop a line through a hole in the ice and maybe, just maybe, land a prizewinning fish.
But this winter, amid a global pandemic that shows no sign of easing up soon, organizers of many ice-fishing contests across the state are recasting plans.
Some have already canceled events while others have turned to virtual competitions, where participants can fish numerous lakes. Still others are scaling back contests in hopes of hosting modified events that meet social distancing guidelines set by the state.