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COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information

Vaccine Information
Resources & Updates

COVID-19 Situation Update: For a current update on conditions in our area, please refer to the MN Dept. of Health COVID-19 Situation Update page.

COVID-19 Vaccination: Vaccination is recommended for those age 5 and older. To find a COVID vaccine site near you, please visit vaccines.gov.

COVID-19 Testing: To find a testing site near you, visit the MN COVID Testing Locations site. You can also use Minnesota's no-cost Test at Home Program.

COVID-19 Isolation & Exposure: An online calculator is available to help you determine if you need to isolate or take other steps to prevent spreading COVID-19.

County/Local Updates
State/Federal Resources
Local Health Providers
Local Grocery/Meal Resources
MN Unemployment Information
Small Business Resources

County/Local Updates
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1/21/21 Release - Three New Business Relief Grants to Aid COVID-19 Affected Businesses (PDF)
Disaster Declaration Resolution (PDF)
Detroit Lakes COVID-19 Page

State/Federal Resources
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Energy and Water Assistance Funds Available
MN Dept of Health COVID-19 Information & Updates
MN Governor's COVID-19 Dashboard
MN Governor's COVID-19 Executive Orders
CDC COVID-19 Information & Updates

Local Health Providers
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Essentia Health COVID-19 Page
Sanford Health COVID-19 Page

Local Grocery/Meal Resources
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Food Shelf Contact Information (PDF)
Local Grocery Store Hours in Response to COVID-19 (PDF)
Two Week Menu Kit (PDF)

MN Unemployment Information
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MN Unemployment Insurance: Applicants and Employers/Agents
Important Update on Applying for Unemployment Benefits (DEED)
Apply Online for Unemployment Benefits (DEED)
How to Help Friends & Family Apply for Unemployment (DEED)

Small Business Resources
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Local

County Providing Assistance Grants to New/Existing Child Care Providers (PDF)
Startup Grant application (PDF)
Emergency Assistance Grant application (PDF)
West Central Initiative: Resources for Our Communities & Organizations

State

MN Main St COVID Relief Grants (DEED)
Small Business Relief Grants (DEED)
Survey - Best Practices for Social Distancing in the Workplace (DEED)
MN Unemployment Insurance: Applicants and Employers/Agents
A Guide for Minnesota Small Businesses Who Need Help (DEED)
COVID-19 Resources for Retailers
COVID-19 Resources for Hospitality/Tourism

Federal

Restaurant Revitalization Fund Opening Applications on 4/30/21
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Deadline Extended to 5/31/21
Small Business Administration COVID-19 Relief Options Portal
Two tax credits in the Covid stimulus could save your business thousands
USDA: $1 Billion in Loan Guarantees for Rural Businesses & Ag Producers
SBA Assistance (Also Available to Farms, Ranches, Ag Biz)
USDA Rural Development: Measures to Help Residents, Businesses and Communities (PDF)
About COVID-19

The below information is provided by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

Maps & Statistics

Maps:

MN COVID-19
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World COVID-19
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COVID-19 Health Data Projections for MN
CDC COVID-19 Data Tracker