Montevideo American-News
On Wednesday, Jan. 6, Governor Tim Walz attended a press conference where he signed Executive Order 21-03 and annoucned that Minnesota would safely adjust the dials and loosen current restrictions regarding the COVID-19 pandemic starting Monday, Jan. 11.
“As area healthcare facilities, pharmacies, and Countryside Public Health continue our vaccinations in Phase 1a, we encourage everyone to continue your diligence with masking up, social distancing, and staying home when sick!” said Andrea Mills, Public Information Officer at Countryside Public Health.
The state is currently in its first phase of its vaccination protocol, which includes roles such as EMS staff, law enforcement, fire departments, assisted living personnel and additional individuals that fall into the state-defined Phase 1A. At this point in time, Countryside Public Health is still continuing its COVID-19 vaccinations with additional vaccine clinics continually being scheduled. For more i
Elsie s Café in Clarkfield defies state orders, opens for business Friday
Elsie s Café in Clarkfield in Yellow Medicine County in western Minnesota opened for business on Friday. The new owner said the financial burden of only being able to serve take out has been taxing. 4:52 pm, Dec. 18, 2020 ×
Elsie s Café opened for dine-in service Friday in Clarkfield despite Gov. Tim Walz s executive order barring establishments from doing so. Mark Wasson / Forum News Service
CLARKFIELD – Elsie s Café was busy Friday, with dozens of people coming into the Clarkfield establishment to support owner Natasha Lynne, who opened up her business in defiance of Gov. Tim Walz s executive order barring restaurants from indoor dining.