2 Northland schools added to Minnesota COVID-19 outbreak list
Memorial High School, in Ely, and Mesabi East Elementary School, in Aurora, both added March 25, were removed from the list Thursday. 4:10 pm, Apr. 29, 2021 ×
Two Northland schools were added to the Minnesota Department of Health s outbreak list Thursday.
A school building is put on the list if it reports five or more confirmed cases of COVID-19 in students or staff who were in a building while infectious during a two-week reporting period. The building is removed after 28 days of no new positive tests.
Nashwauk-Keewatin High School, in Nashwauk, and Laura MacArthur Elementary School, in Duluth, were added to the list Thursday. Both schools are offering in-person learning for all students.
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Illinois American Water Celebrates Earth Day by Awarding Over $29,000 in Environmental Grants for Water Source Protection
April 22, 2021 GMT
BELLEVILLE, Ill. (BUSINESS WIRE) Apr 22, 2021
Illinois American Water is awarding eight environmental grants focused on watershed initiatives across the state. The environmental grant recipients will receive a share of funds totaling $29,860 for community projects that improve, restore or protect watersheds.
According to Justin Ladner, Illinois American Water President, including the 2021 commitment more than $276,000 in environmental grants will have been contributed to 82 projects since 2009. He said,
Elsah among recipients of Illinois American Water environmental grants
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The village of Elsah in the spring.File photo
ELSAH The village of Elsah will receive a environmental grant in the amount of its full request from Illinois American Water (IAW), which overall awarded eight environmental grants focused on watershed initiatives across the state.
Timed in celebration of Earth Day, April 22, the environmental grant recipients will receive a share of funds totaling $29,860 for community projects that improve, restore or protect watersheds.
The village of Elsah will receive $3,275 to be used to create a public space that incorporates wetland restoration, stream preservation and native plantings. The funds will be used to purchase small trees, shrubs and protective supplies.
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