(Learfield)-The U-S Department of Health and Human Services is providing $19.5 million dollars to more than 75 rural Minnesota hospitals for COVID testing and mitigation efforts.
The funding will be used for coronavirus tests and education, contact tracing, and personal protective equipment.
U-S Senator Tina Smith said these grants will help ensure that rural hospitals in Minnesota will be able to take important steps to fight COVD-19 and to give patients access to testing services.
History comes alive on the water in the River Cruise Series, tickets on sale now
(KWNO)-Tickets for the 2024 River Cruise Series are on sale now. The cruises celebrate the history and culture of the Mississippi River while embracing the natural beauty of the waterway and surrounding areas. Each cruise features presentations and r...
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Steamboat Days looking for captain and first mate participants
(KWNO)-The Winona Steamboat Days Festival is looking for its captain and first mate. The contest will be held in conjunction with the Winona Park and Rec Kiddie Parade on June 14. To qualify contestants have to be 4 to 7 years old on or before June 1...
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Maui sues cell carriers over wildfire warning alerts that were never received during service outages
Maui County is suing major cellular carriers for failing to properly inform police of widespread service outages during the height of last summer’s deadly wildfire
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Russian trainers move to Niger airbase where small number of US troops remain
A U.S. official says Russia has moved some troops onto an airbase in Niger where a small number of U.S. forces remain after most American troops left the base in the nation’s capital
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