MARSHALL (KMHL) – With numbers of COVID-19 rapidly increasing across the region and state – the increased impact on the health care system is stressing Minnesota hospitals. "We're having to limit beds in hospitals, not because of the physical beds aren't there, but because our staff as healthcare workers are getting ill from this," said Avera Marshall Chief Medical Officer Dr. Steven Mesiter. "If we don't have healthcare workers, the beds are pretty useless." Meister is urging people to adhere to the governor’s new restrictions and limit social gatherings as much as possible. "With the holidays coming up, we know this [...]

MARSHALL (KMHL) – Marshall Public School officials held a community feedback session with business and community leaders focused on career and technical education programming. Marshall School District Superintendent Jeremy Williams said the discussion centered around existing job opportunities in the community that are hard to fill, what training is needed for those jobs, and how schools can help prepare students for those jobs. "Fostering business and community partnerships is an essential way to meet the needs of our community and help prepare our students for life after high school," said Williams. Community members at the meeting, said they feel there are [...]

ST. PAUL (KMHL)  --  Gov. Tim Walz announced new restrictions yesterday meant to combat surging cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota. Starting Friday, in-person service will be cut off at bars and restaurants at 10 p-m. In addition, Walz adds… "Bars and restaurants, indoor and outdoor capacity of 50 percent, no more than 150 people," said Walz. "Counters are closed for seating and service unless counter service only, patrons need to be seated at tables, and no bar games where standing is permitted," said Gov. Walz during his press conference Tuesday. In addition, Walz also announced wedding receptions and similar events are [...]

FAIRMONT (LEARFIELD) – Sen. Julie Rosen (R-Fairmont) objects that Governor Tim Walz plans to nearly drain the state's disaster relief fund to compensate Minneapolis for fire damage from riots following George Floyd's death. The Republican from Fairmont says the relief fund is for *natural* disasters, and the riots could have been prevented or stopped sooner than three days. "People are adamant about do not make me pay for the cleanup for Minneapolis and St. Paul and the poor decision making of the governor and the mayor," said Rosen. Walz administration officials weren't available to comment. The federal government denied the governor's [...]