Fox21Online
April 29, 2021
DULUTH, Minn.– “We had one mission over really the last year and that was to make sure that the DECC survived the pandemic, which we have,” said DECC Interim Executive Director Roger Reinert. “Now we’re moving on the next mission which is, ‘how do we make the DECC, the DECC again? ”
A big sign of pulling out of the pandemic as the DECC prepares to get hiring again for what’s expecting to be a busy summer tourist season after serious financial difficulties from a shutdown entertainment venue for much of last year.
The pandemic has put a pause on most of the DECC, the William A. Irvin, and most of their employees over the last year. And now with this summer approaching, they’re looking to come back strong.
Where to get a COVID-19 test in January in Minnesota
By FOX 9 Staff
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(FOX 9) - The Minnesota Department of Health says it will continue to offer free COVID-19 testing at 20 locations across the state.
Community testing will be offered in the following locations across the state in January: Albert Lea, Anoka, Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Burnsville, Crookston, Duluth, Hibbing, Hutchinson, Inver Grove Heights, MSP Airport, Mankato, Minneapolis, Moorhead, Morris, St. Cloud, St. Paul, Stillwater, Wadena, Winona, and Worthington.
State Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm said the continuation of the testing program is robust and is helpful in stopping the spread of COVID-19.