Today, Rep. Dean Phillips released an uplifting mobile video featuring a bipartisan group of Minnesota elected officials, celebrities, and citizens. In the “Many Voices One Message” video, familiar faces unite around a message of hope and gratitude, and urge Minnesotans to stay home and stick together as uncertainty around next steps in the COVID-19 pandemic…
Superintendent Cory McIntyre of Osseo Area Schools (ISD 279) and Mayor Jeff Lunde discuss the response of local schools to COVID-19. Check out Dean Phillips’ website at phillips.house.gov > Remember to visit the COVID-19 Resources webpage for continued updates or sign up for email and text alerts by clicking the button below.
On April 9, 2020 Congressman Dean Phillips and Mayor Jeff Lunde called to discuss the local, state and federal response to COVID-19. Check out Dean Phillips’ website at phillips.house.gov > Remember to visit the COVID-19 Resources webpage for continued updates or sign up for email and text alerts by clicking the button below.
CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies), especially in areas of significant community-based transmission. CDC advises the use of simple cloth face coverings to slow the spread of the virus and help people who may have the virus and do not…
Communities and businesses across the world are having a challenging time navigating the coronavirus outbreak. In spite of that, it’s important to remember that kindness can be found everywhere you look! Here are just a few examples of your friends and neighbors taking that extra step. If you have any more stories of Brooklyn Park…
Price gouging is a tactic that many people will see during the COVID-19 pandemic. During a time of crisis, retailers or individuals will sometimes sell essential goods (like food, medical supplies, or related services) at an extremely inflated price in order to capitalize on consumer need. Although Minnesota does not currently have a law in…
The COVID-19 pandemic has us all concerned with cleanliness, but lately, it can be hard to find many cleaning essentials. One of the most sought-after resources is, of course, hand sanitizer. Because it can be so hard to find, many people are resorting to mixing their own sanitizing solution. However, many chemicals can be very…
Large-scale emergencies like the coronavirus outbreak are stressful times for individuals and communities. Fear and anxiety about sickness can lead to a lot of assumptions about people for a lot of different reasons. It can lead to aggressive behavior and discrimination towards a population or nationality, even though they are not at any higher risk…
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