Published by fxstandardnews on Tue, 09/15/2020 - 6:00am
By Harlan Helgren, President, Frandsen Bank, Fairfax
How many of us carry a face mask with us all the time? It’s not a habit yet but putting on a mask or carrying one with me is becoming part of my morning routine. I also have one in each vehicle and several in my office. I don’t always wear it when I am in public, but I am getting better at it. Recently, I had a medical appointment, and there, everyone wears one all the time. If you lower your mask or take it off, you are asked to put it on covering your nose and mouth.
Published by fxstandardnews on Tue, 09/15/2020 - 6:00am
Students and staff at Cedar Mountain and GFW Schools headed back to school last week for the first time since last March, when the pandemic began, and everyone was forced to shift to distance learning. So far, both schools are holding in-person classes, with a few adjustments made to reduce contact among students. Masks are required, and extra cleaning is being done to prevent the spread of the virus.
Published by fxstandardnews on Tue, 09/08/2020 - 2:03pm
By Denise Bonsack, Publisher
In addition to the Renville County grants for businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Fairfax will also have funds available soon that local businesses will be able to apply for.
According to City Administrator Nicholas Johnson, the HRA/EDA is currently working to finalize the details of the program. He expects it to be open to applications mid-September.
Published by fxstandardnews on Tue, 08/18/2020 - 6:00am
On August 5, 2020 the Gibbon City Council met at their regular meeting to discuss final ideas for the CARES Act funds that the city received.
In June the city, county and townships were notified they would be receiving CARES Act money to assist with expenses caused by COVID-19. The city does not foresee needing the full amount to offset it’s expenses, so they needed to find other ways to spend the money.
Published by fxstandardnews on Tue, 06/02/2020 - 6:00am
By Denise Bonsack, Publisher
Jordan Albrecht and Rachel Markgraf have been planning their May 30, 2020 wedding for a long time. Unfortunately, what they did not plan for was a pandemic.
Published by fxstandardnews on Tue, 06/02/2020 - 6:00am
By Denise Bonsack, Publisher
In a facebook page posted on Friday, May 29, the Renville County Fairboard announced that they had decided to cancel the 2020 County Fair.
“It is with great sadness that the Renville County Ag Society announces the cancellation of the 2020 Renville County Fair due to COVID-19 restrictions & guidelines,” the facebook post read.
Published by fxstandardnews on Tue, 06/02/2020 - 6:00am
By Denise Bonsack, Publisher
The Fairfax City Council met for a special meeting on Thursday, May 28 at 8:15 am at the Community Center.
The purpose of the meeting was to consider adopting an Emergency Temporary Ordinance suspending certain sections of City Code to allow for outdoor service at bars and restaurants.
Published by fxstandardnews on Mon, 05/25/2020 - 7:31pm
By Denise Bonsack, Publisher
Back in mid-April, we told you about nurse and Gibbon native Megan Hillmann, who was going to New York City to help treat COVID-19 patients and to help provide some relief for hospital workers there.
She is back home now and was willing to share her experience with us.
Published by fxstandardnews on Mon, 05/25/2020 - 7:28pm
By Denise Bonsack, Publisher
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s ‘Stay Home’ order was allowed to expire as of Monday, May 18. The State transitioned from ‘Stay Home Minnesota’ to a ‘Stay Safe’ campaign.
So what does this mean for us? Well, that depends.
