Willmar and other towns across Minnesota are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Willmar, MN community.

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Minnesota COVID-19 Cases

Minnesota New Coronavirus Cases:
Minnesota Total Coronavirus Cases: 1,798,566
Minnesota New Coronavirus Deaths:
Minnesota Total Coronavirus Deaths: 15,300
U.S. New Coronavirus Cases: 1,648
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Last updated June 10, 2023
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Coronavirus News for Willmar

KARE 11 Investigates: Calls to improve oversight of addiction recovery peer services

Proposed reforms were introduced in the wake of KARE 11’s investigation that exposed allegations taxpayers were overbilled by recovery providers. More info »

KARE 11 - 03/26/2024 03:36pm

Republicans propose pause on school mandates in Minnesota

"I have no illusions this is going to pass this year, but it is something that we have to talk about," said Sen. Jason Rarick, R-Pine City. More info »

Post-Bulletin - 03/19/2024 08:25am

Gov. Walz signed ‘stay at home' order 4 years ago Monday: COVID-19

At the time, it wasn’t the first executive order that Gov. Walz issued for the pandemic. On March 13, Walz issued Executive Order 2001, declaring a "peacetime emergency" due to the pandemic ... More info »

Yahoo - 03/25/2024 10:17am

Cal Thomas: President and Congress need an intervention

He takes credit for the reduction in spending following the Covid-19 pandemic, but that produced a decrease in the increase of spending, not an actual reduction. In the way the government mis-figures ... More info »

West Central Tribune - 03/12/2024 12:00pm

College wrestling: Ex-Card aims for a fine finish

Willmar alum Clay Carlson, who has dealt with injuries and setbacks, hopes to become an All-American 1 more time for South Dakota State ... More info »

West Central Tribune - 03/19/2024 09:31am

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