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Greater Minnesota

Portraits of Valor: Warren High, 99, Army

Portraits of Valor: Warren High, 99, Army

High was glad to be serving his country overseas and thought it was the right thing to be doing with his life, but wanted more out of his service. “I was frustrated sometimes because I didn’t feel like I was doing something worthwhile,” he said.
by Evan Frost

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As pandemic continues, Minnesota nonprofits chart new course for the long term

As pandemic continues, Minnesota nonprofits chart new course for the long term

The coronavirus pandemic has caused a cascade of canceled concerts, fundraisers and other events that support nonprofit groups across Minnesota. As stay-at-home orders continue, rural nonprofits are trying to plan and adapt to this changed world. 
by Emily Bright

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Virus likely to delay events at new Waite Park amphitheater

Virus likely to delay events at new Waite Park amphitheater

Construction of Waite Park’s new amphitheater — The Ledge — is scheduled to be completed at the end of May. But it could be months before the $15 million amphitheater can be used for open-air concerts or community events.
by The Associated Press

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‘It’s just always a battle’: Native nations still waiting for federal COVID-19 aid

‘It’s just always a battle’: Native nations still waiting for federal COVID-19 aid

Delays and confusion have hampered the distribution of aid tribal governments in Minnesota say they desperately need to continue to function — and to respond to the coronavirus pandemic.
by Dan Gunderson

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Coronavirus upends Ramadan traditions of family, charity, community

Coronavirus upends Ramadan traditions of family, charity, community

Ramadan, the holy month of prayer, fasting and celebration for Muslims worldwide, begins on Thursday. But as mosques are closed and large gatherings are discouraged under the stay-at-home order, Muslims in Minnesota are having to change their religious customs while trying to maintain close community ties.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Daily dose of sweetness: Brainerd arts group distributes 'creativity kits' to local kids

Daily dose of sweetness: Brainerd arts group distributes 'creativity kits' to local kids

“We already have pictures from some of the kids who have created art with the materials that were in the bags, and seeing their little smiling faces pays for the entire cost of putting them together,” said Crossing Arts Alliance’s Lisa Jordan.
by Emily Bright

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COVID-19 cases confirmed at SW Minn. pork processing plant

COVID-19 cases confirmed at SW Minn. pork processing plant

The JBS Pork processing plant is Worthington’s largest employer, with a workforce of more than 2,000. State officials said that at least seven people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 are associated with the plant.
by MPRNews Staff and Hannah Yang

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