Jackson County is up 2 to 217, Cottonwood County is up 4 to 286, Martin County is up 2 to 615 and Nobles County is up 32 to 2,309. 

A collision Monday involving a car and a semi north of Heron Lake claimed the lives of two people.

The widespread precipitation increased both topsoil and subsoil moisture supplies.

Although fieldwork was limited, activities reported included baling corn stalks, applying fertilizer and manure, and fall tillage.

The campaign of U.S. Senate candidate Jason Lewis says his emergency surgery for a severe internal hernia was a success.

Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority announced a relief package for county fairs hit especially hard by the pandemic.

He says residents need to step up compliance with masking, social distancing and avoiding crowds.

The Minnesota Department of Health has reported 1,578 new COVID-19 cases this morning.  That brings the State’s total to 135,372. 

Heron Lake-Okabena High School is going to distance learning for at least the next two weeks.

55-year-old Joanne Callaro of Estherville, was taken to Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls with possible injuries.

The rate of new cases per capita across 56 counties in greater Minnesota tripled between early September and early October.

Jackson County is up 3 to 207, Cottonwood County is up 6 to 272, Martin County is up 4 to 606 and Nobles County is up 22 to 2,219. 

Seniors will be back in person Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday with all 8^th grade students in-person on Wednesdays as well.

It covers transportation improvements, water treatment plant upgrades and other work.

The test pilot program will allow residents in two dozen counties or tribal nations to test themselves for COVID-19.

Dickinson county is reporting 15 new cases Thursday, while O'Brien county topped the list with the biggest increase, reporting 23 new cases.

The Minnesota Department of Health has reported 1,574 new COVID-19 cases and 20 deaths this morning. 

43 year-old William Eggimann of Jackson was eastbound on Highway 60 when he lost control and rolled. 

Farmers in Jackson, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, and Rock counties are now eligible to apply for emergency loans through the USDA FSA.

49-year-old Jonathan Salzer of Luverne was northbound on Highway 86 when he lost control of the vehicle on the snow and ice covered road.

A ban on open burning in Emmet county that had been previously in effect has been lifted effective immediately.