(VIDEO) Gut bacteria and the human mind

This video was an hour long, but it was worth watching!

A great way to look at it: genes and who we are (nature) is important, but just as important is how we live (nurture) and co-exist in the world and with all the animals and microorganisms on the planet.

Case fatality rate comparisons

Worth watching!

Near the end of the video, this doctor talks about the phrase "healthy" and mentions a statistic that about 50 percent of all normal-weight, non-obese adults are truly healthy. In general, only about 12 percent of American adults are truly "healthy"

This video was on ABC News in late October. Worth watching! 

As I have said in other blog posts...low Vitamin D levels are BAD for you! But I also want to repeat that you can take too much Vitamin D, and that is ALSO bad for you!

AND this is from early October...a four minute long video

Have we gotten the message yet on Vitamin D?

Sound medical advice for at-home COVID-19 care

I thought this doctor provided some very helpful tips for at-home COVID-19 care. This advice can certainly be used for influenza cases as well.

The biggest goal is to keep moving! I remember when I was hit by what was very likely COVID-19 last February, I felt like I had a 40-pound bag of feed laying on my chest. For one full day I layed on my back. In hindsight, that was not the correct response to what I was going through. It felt surreal, losing my taste and having a very tight chest. Luckily I kicked it after two days of rest at home.

City council agenda for November 23

Brooten city council agenda, 7 p.m. meeting on Monday, November 23

7:00     Public Hearing – Liquor Licenses
        
7:15        Paul Jurek – Lift Station Issues - Via Phone

7:30        Issuance of 2021 Liquor Licenses
-        KA-DE Shack
-        Marcia’s Bar & Grill II
                            On & Off Sale Intoxicating & Sunday Sales
-        Rooster’s Bottle Shop, LLC
                            Off Sale Intoxicating
-        Brooten Lanes
            On Sale 3.2, Set Up

7:45         Approval of MN Department of Health Grant Agreement – Test Well

8:00         Approval of Revised MVTV Wireless Agreement for Equipment on Water Tower

8:15         RESOLUTION NO. 2020-22
                A Resolution Closing out CARES Act Funding

8:30        RESOLUTION NO. 2020-23
                A Resolution Accepting Donations to the City
                        Brooten Fire Dept. Relief Assn. Gambling Fund to Fire Dept.
                        Capital Projects Fund - $10,000

A comment worth sharing

This was a comment posted on a news article on the Interweb...worth sharing! Food for thought.

Many more forgotten men and women are also wondering about the costs of lock-downs imposed by a political elite largely insulated from their consequences. The lock-downs’ loudest cheerleaders work in jobs that are easily done from the safety and comfort of home.

Pundits and politicians are unlikely ever to need unemployment benefits, or to watch a family business built over generations get wiped out in a matter of months. The forgotten men and women are also wondering why they get so little respect, as customers, from wealthy athletes, television commentators and celebrities who are quick to lecture them about their alleged moral failings, sometimes ascribed to them simply because of the color of their skin. Most men and women lead lives of quiet desperation. We worry about paying our bills, keeping our kids happy and out of trouble, preserving our property, and protecting our families.

Most of us don’t have ambitions greater than living free from want and fear.

Most don’t want a European vacation or an apartment in San Francisco. We just want the freedom to say what we think and to worship as we choose. It is remarkable how many in power have forgotten the lessons of the upset of 2016, and the people who made it possible.  

Winter COVID "surge" explained

Doctor Zubin Damania, M.D., a Stanford-trained doctor and host of the ZDoggMD Show, explains the current "surge" in COVID cases across the U.S. and the globe.

See below.

The more you know!

PCR cycle threshold figures above 35 bring false positives (VIDEO)

The more you know:


It's so convenient that the media cherry-picks what they tell us that comes out of the mouth of Dr. Fauci. If it is verbiage that can scare people, they shout it from the roof tops! If it's information that gives us perspective and valuable knowledge that can at least take the "edge" off of all the fear that's running rampant across the country...then heaven forbid we hear it!!!

City council agenda

Here's the city council agenda for Monday, November 9. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at city hall in downtown Brooten.

7:00 Election Canvas – Call for Special Meeting 

7:15 Building Permits 

        Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa elementary School - 245 School Avenue 

        Lakeside Foods – Amended Permit - 500 Ind. Park Road 

7:30 Set Liquor License Hearing – November 23rd 

7:45 Lift Station Update 

 8:00 Approve GovPayNet Agreement 

8:15 October Police Report 

8:30 Approval of October Minutes Approval of Bills 

8:45 Approval of Interim Bills 

9:00 Approve Transfer of Funds from 4M Fund to General Fund Checking

(VIDEO) The high cost of lockdowns and isolation

I've said this from DAY ONE: isolation hurts and kills. Isolation increases fear, and fear is a contagion.


Meanwhile, have you been enjoying this burst of warm, spring-like weather we've had over the past week?

'Psychotic' lock down in Wales, U.K.

Meanwhile, across the pond in the United Kingdom!!!!

In the United States, we have protections in place, embedded in the U.S. Constitution, that identify our rights. We must defend our Constitution to the very limits of our human abilities.

(VIDEO) This will never get old

This will always be hilarious to watch:


Who else out there would fight a government-induced lockdown with everything they've got?

Meanwhile...in California (Nanny Newsome's state)

Meanwhile, down in California...(18 minute video here)


What have you done this week to improve your health? Have you gotten your Vitamin D levels checked?

A message of hope from Max Lucado

This was really great. It's an eight-minute video that really spoke to me.


The best part was the end, when he said, "God is shouting to get our attention. He sure has mine. Does he have yours?"

(VIDEO) Absorption of Vitamin D

This is a great video explaining more about Vitamin D. It lasts about four minutes, and in my opinion, is worth your time to watch!


Talk to your doctor about Vitamin D! This is very important heading into the winter season when getting Vitamin D from sunlight is next to impossible. Multiple studies this year have shown that COVID-19 infected patients who have low Vitamin D levels have poor and very poor outcomes.

Also noteworthy: Vitamin D absorption can interfere with the body's release of melatonin, which is a hormone that essentially helps you sleep at night. Therefore, it's best to take a Vitamin D supplement early in the day.

Here's a link to read a report from January 2020: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7019735...this report reviews micronutrients and the immune system, and how they need to work in harmony to improve your chances of fighting off infections (such as respiratory infections).

I noticed this video on the morning of October 26...also feel it is worth sharing! It's about six minutes long:

The more you know!

Council agenda for Monday, October 26 at 7 p.m.

7:00        Mike Johnson and Tim Hulscher (via phone)
                Dooley’s Natural Gas Annual Review

7:15        Resolution 2020-20 Approving Rates and Terms and Conditions of Service of Dooley’s Natural Gas II, LLC and Requiring Annual Review

7:30        Matt Ogdahl – Fire Department Applicants

7:45        Jeremy Gilbert – Council Concerns

8:00        Approval of Police Contract

8:15        Approve Revised Employee Handbook

8:30        RESOLUTION NO. 2020-21
                A Resolution Accepting Donations to the City; Brooten Fire Dept. Relief Assn. Gambling Fund to Fire Dept.; Capital Projects Fund - $5,000

8:45        Pull Behind Mower Purchase

9:00       GovPayNet – Credit/Debit Card Payment Option for Utility Bills

9:15        Other

Mask face !!!!!!!!

Good gravy!

Are you paying attention yet? Are you at all concerned?

(VIDEO) The importance and value of the face

 Peggy Hall gives a very good video here, it lasts about 30 minutes but is worth watching!

We live in strange and disturbing times.

Below is a 21-minute video also worth watching! This provides very important information about the importance for people to stay hydrated and to drink the proper amounts of water each day. Anyone suggesting that there is no way to adequately prepare your body for a potential respiratory disease infection is just not seeing the full picture. 


The more you know!

(VIDEO) Immunity boosters for pennies a day

Here's 22 minutes of very worthwhile YouTube time.

Click! It's fascinating to hear that pharmaceutical manufacturers can produce 1,000 doses of Vitamin D for one dollar. The same goes for zinc.

The more you know...

(Column) Reinventing fitness in the COVID-19 era

Reinventing fitness in the COVID-19 era
by Alex Rothstein

COVID-19 is a terrifying wake-up call for out-of-shape Americans.

More than four in 10 U.S. adults are obese, and 60 percent have at least one chronic disease, putting them at high risk of serious COVID-19 complications -- or worse. Individuals with chronic illnesses are 12 times more likely to die from the virus.

In light of President Trump's recent COVID-19 diagnosis, the dangers of having any of those conditions have been thrust into the national spotlight. Trump is in a high-risk age group, clinically obese, and has "elevated" blood pressure -- all of which put him at risk for more severe complications.

For decades, healthcare professionals have cautioned people about the dangers of obesity. But those warnings have largely gone unheeded. Until recently, too many Americans viewed exercise as the ticket to a beach body -- not the first line of defense against deadly diseases.

COVID-19 is changing that mistaken belief. Now, it's incumbent upon health professionals to help Americans get in shape.

Everyone knows that exercise promotes good health. But many don't understand how.

Exercise increases blood flow throughout the body, meaning that more immune cells can circulate at a higher rate. Over time, that immune response builds up. A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that among people who engaged in aerobic exercise five or more times per week, upper respiratory tract infection decreased by 40 percent over 12 weeks.

Staying active also reduces body fat and inflammation, which helps to fend off infections and prevent chronic conditions.

Americans are starting to finally realize that staying fit isn't just about looking good -- it's about strengthening the immune system.

Fortunately, the fitness industry is trying to accommodate this mass awakening.

Many gyms moved fitness classes outdoors and online for the first time. Organizations like the American College of Sports Medicine have actively campaigned for outdoor fitness resources in disadvantaged communities.

Further transforming Americans' relationship with exercise -- and making it a critical component of their health and wellness plans -- will also require the help of exercise science professionals. These individuals are trained to develop individualized wellness programs that consider people's age, health, culture, and other factors that influence their ability to maintain a healthy routine.

Someone at risk of developing high blood pressure may know they need more exercise, but have no idea where to start. An exercise science professional can help set realistic and achievable goals -- something as simple as a short morning walk. That person can then develop longer-term habits that incorporate more vigorous exercise into their routine.

Or, exercise science experts can educate chronic disease patients about the ways physical activity can help manage their conditions -- from reducing the pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis to increasing insulin sensitivity for diabetics.

These professionals can also adjust their methods based on clients' individual comfort levels. Many Americans still don't feel safe entering brick-and-mortar gyms. In response, exercise science professionals can build other innovative tools and training models, such as remote platforms and outdoor workout settings.

COVID-19 has disrupted our society. But it has also created an opportunity to improve our country's health -- by transforming exercise into the primary weapon in our fight against disease.

• Alex Rothstein is an instructor and program coordinator for the exercise science degree program at New York Institute of Technology. This piece originally ran in Fortune.

Vitamin D, a good diet, exercise...! The basics can save you

If there is one special skill that government has, it is spreading lies and confusion. And more lies. And more confusion.

And more damn lies!!!!!!!!



Below is a 22-minute long video that gives much greater detail about Vitamin D:


The more you know! Vitamin D has a very important role in proper operation of your immune system.

The U.S. pharmaceutical interests are in bed with our government, and they are working together to promote poor health = both poor mental health and poor physical health.

City Council agenda: October 12

Brooten city council agenda for Monday, October 12:

7:00         Nancy Miller, Vinna Human Resources – Employee Handbook/Policy Review
        
7:15        Building Permit
                
7:30        Pull Behind Mower Quotes

7:45        Blower for New Tractor

8:00        Quote on Tree Removal Third Street

8:15        September Police Report

8:30     Approval of September Minutes
            Approval of Bills    

8:45        Approval of Interim Bills

9:00        Approve Transfer of Funds from 4M Fund to General Fund Checking

9:15        Other

Stearns County announcement

Property Tax Penalty Waived to December 1

The Stearns County Board of Commissioners voted to waive late penalties for second half property taxes for property owners financially impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Instead of an October 15 deadline, penalties will be waived for payments received by December 1, 2020. This forgiveness will only apply to property owners who have paid their first half 2020 property taxes and would not apply to properties which are escrowed.

Auditor-Treasurer Randy Schreifels encourages residents and business owners to pay property taxes on time if able, as these funds are used and depended on by local schools, cities and townships.

At this time, property tax payments are being processed online at StearnsCountyMN.gov, by mail, or through drop boxes located at the entrances of the Administration Building in downtown St. Cloud or at the Stearns County Service Center in Waite Park.

If any further questions, please call the Treasurer’s Office at 320-656-3870.

(VIDEO) More COVID madness from around the U.S.

Some of the more outrageous news is coming from Hawaii...

A mom on the beach with her kids...something police need to respond to?

God help us! 

Thankfully, there are more and more stories about judges who are fighting back against the madness.

City council agenda: September 28 meeting

 Here's the agenda for the Monday, September 28, 2020 Brooten city council meeting:

7:00         Public Hearing – Lakeside Foods – Special Use Permit, to construct Seasonal Employee Housing in Industrial Park
                        
7:15        Building Permits - 

• Lakeside Foods – 500 Industrial Park Road – Seasonal Employee Housing
• Diane Johnson – The Chuckwagon – 875 E Hwy 55 – Canopy and Fence
• Richard Krasky – 604 Eastern Avenue S – Fence

                
7:30    Approval of Proposed 2021 Brooten city budget, set public hearing date for December 14, 2020

7:45    Resolution to Enter into MnDOT Agreement No. 1044626
                
8:00     Review 2021 Belgrade Police Contract

8:15     Approve Payment of 3rd Quarter Police Invoice

8:30     Approve Transfer of Funds for Police Invoice

8:45  - Employee Handbook Discussion – Compile Questions for Nancy Miller

Pandemic is a test run

 Will the outlook get worse? or better?

It's getting tiring to hear how the desire to generate economic activity and support yourself or your family is somehow a selfish act.

Opinion: COVID-19 is not un-treatable

Here's the link to view the full column: https://bit.ly/32V6oQZ.

City council agenda: September 14 meeting

 7:00         Jeremy Gilbert – Lot Use

                        
7:15        Call for Public Hearing – Special Use Permit
                Lakeside Foods

7:30        RESOLUTION NO. 2020-19
                A Resolution Accepting Donations to the City
                        Brooten Fire Dept. Relief Assn. Gambling Fund to Fire Dept.
                        Capital Projects Fund - $5,000

7:45        Building Permit
                 Troy Fritsch – 420 Western Avenue South - Fence
                 Unique Finishing – 340 Prairie Avenue South – Move in a Garage

8:00        Tree Removal – Stephen Schmit – 440 Pleasant Avenue South
                Half on Boulevard – Half on Resident’s Property

8:15        Airport – Rework New Area of Grass and Reseed

8:30        August Police Report

8:45     Approval of August Minutes
            Approval of Bills            
              Brooten Auto  

9:00        Approval of Interim Bills

9:15        Approve Transfer of Funds from 4M

9:30        HR Handbook for Review

9:45        2021 Proposed Budget Input

10:00        Other

COVID camps in Ohio

 Yes, camps for those with COVID or suspected with COVID are coming.

It's bad enough that politicians are scheming against us, but when medical professionals get involved with the lying, then we get what is happening now: all hell is breaking loose.

Remember! Do your own research.

(VIDEO) Food for thought

 Early in this video, the speaker breaks down huge problems with a "study" from Brazil. 

Remember to think for yourself and do your own research on issues!

(VIDEO) 'Asymptomatic' spread of COVID

This video was published on September 3 by Dr. Pam Popper of Ohio:

As I have said many times before, do your own research! Quoting Dr. Popper, "Thinking people are saying that something is terribly wrong here." (at the 15:00 mark in the video)

In other news...according to the Argus Leader, the Sturgis rally held in August has resulted in just 269 cases of COVID-19 spread. That is out of over 460,000 motorcycles that were at the rally and easily a half-million or more people who were in attendance. I have talked to people from the Brooten and Belgrade area who attended Sturgis and camped outdoors for the time they were there.

(VIDEO) Attempting to un-do one of the worst media smear jobs ever

 The more you know...

How many of you out there knew that Kyle Rittenhouse worked as a lifeguard in Kenosha, Wisconsin?

(VIDEO) PCR testing: very low truthfulness and usefulness

 The more you know...

Remember to do your own research!

Meanwhile, in the Dakotas!

 Forging ahead with college football, and other sports...good for them!

(Short link) https://bit.ly/3juZlUf

(VIDEO) Nursing homes and COVID-19

 From Dr. Pam Popper...

You can subscribe to her weekly newsletter and frequent video clips by clicking here: https://wellnessforumhealth.com/news.

No words!

Just no words, you have to be kidding me!

What a barren landscape, seeing what's on the horizon. Void of humanity.

In the eyes of the globalists, "The New Normal" - they want it to be permanent. 

 Preliminary studies in the United Kingdom show the highest probability of catching "SARS-2" is at home (50 percent) with getting it at work at around 6 percent. Very few infections were reported through use of public transport, and nearly none while out and about shopping. 

This is ALL ABOUT their "safe" vaccine. That's it. They want you to BEG for the vaccine when they say it's ready. That's the end game.

Back to science class: Molecular Biology lesson with SARS-COV-2

 This is a fascinating video produced on March 17...so long ago. Yet still very worth watching.

Remember: do your own research!

$1,000 of hush money

 Is it a bribe? Here's a 6 1/2 minute video.

This is a video from California.

Here's a thought-provoking video. It may be disturbing for some individuals.

Remember that being strong is just as important as being "safe"

City Council Agenda for August 24

Monday, August 24, the regular monthly meeting starting at 7 p.m. at city hall in downtown Brooten

 7 p.m.         Jim Von Felden – Lakeside Foods Housing Proposal

7:15 p.m.    Building Permit
                 Ben Lindsay – 421 Pleasant Avenue South - Deck
                 Polly & Gordy Evenson – 220 Eastern Ave – Entry Stairs

7:30         RESOLUTION NO. 2020-18
                Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Development Agreement
                            
7:45         Replacement of Storage Area for Chlorine Tank – Aluminum

8:00        Water Pressure Discussion
                Replacement of Existing System
                
8:15        Quote for Street Repair on Hatton and Park/Eastern – Riley Brothers

8:30        Update on Tractor/Mower – Funds and Quotes

8:45        Update on Airport Fuel System

9:00        Preliminary Budget Review

9:15        Other

COVID numbers drop significantly

COVID case numbers dropped significantly in numerous rural, west central Minnesota counties. Many reported no new cases for Wednesday, August 12. The state positive "rate" is just over four percent for today's figures. 

This statistic in Minnesota has been based on very poor testing volume (compared to the "moon shot" that Governor Walz bragged about in April of 20,000 tests a day). The state has done a terrible job in this regard. They think testing is key, but most days, testing volume has fallen far short of 20,000 a day.

Below is a snapshot of area county figures:

Chippewa - 3

Douglas County - 0

Grant County - 0

Itasca - 0

Kandiyohi - 3

McLeod - 5

Pope - 0

Stearns - 6

Swift - 0

Renville - 0

Todd - 0

Yellow Medicine - 0

For Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa school district, the numbers for the four counties are 3, 0, 6 and 0...for a total of 9 new "cases" in a population of over 224,000 citizens. This brings a number for the "school reopening" plan of 5.61 for today. Overall, the 12-day average is hovering right at 10, the magic figure to fall under to be granted permission for a full K-12 school reopening.

"If it pleases the crown, may our children go to school?"

Power outage

 The power is out at our printing press this morning. It's possible there may be a one-day delay in delivery of the newspaper this week.

More updates to follow.

City council meeting agenda - Monday, August 10 meeting

 7:00 p.m. - Tom Walsh – Assisted Living

7:15    Building Permit
                 Jeremy Gilbert – Move House/Garage onto Vacant Lot
                                       241 Crow Lake Street

7:30    Fire Hall & City Shop Garage Door Insurance Quotes
       
7:45    Waive Waiting Period Gambling Permit
                Community Golf, Inc.  Raffle
                October 16, 2020 – Prairie View Community Golf Course

8:00    July Police Report
               
8:15    CARES Act Small Business Relief Program -Using Coronavirus Relief Fund Monies
        City Administered or County Administered

8:30    Approval of July Minutes
        Approval of Bills      

8:45    Approval of Interim Bills

9:00    Approve Transfer of Funds from 4M to General Fund Checking

9:15    Other

More COVID-19 number shenanigans

The more you know...


Are you doing your own research? Turn off the TV, stay away from social media outlets and do your own research!

From the video: in Kentucky, the state government is paid $297,000 from the federal government for each and every COVID patient.

Is the police state already here? Is it coming?

Nineteen-minute long video...


Again, do your own research! Think for yourself. Take steps to improve your personal health and the health of your family!

Effectiveness of masking

The more you know...


Do your own research! I believe the most important thing you can do is to learn more about Vitamin D and how your Vitamin D levels affect your immune system!

America's Unique Approach to Innovation Will Cure COVID-19

America's Unique Approach to Innovation Will Cure COVID-19
by John Fraser


Scientists have responded to COVID-19 with unprecedented speed. Just months after the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, clinical trials are already underway for nearly 200 vaccines and therapies.

But while the pace of COVID-19 innovation may be extraordinary, the research infrastructure allowing this remarkable work is hardly new. In fact, it was cemented into place nearly two generations ago when Congress passed the Bayh-Dole Act of 1980.

That reform laid the groundwork for a system of partnerships between publicly funded universities and private companies that has produced some of the world's greatest drug breakthrough innovations.

This uniquely American research model is the foundation for much of the COVID-19 research taking place today.

Public-private partnerships are hardly unique to biotech innovation. Run a Google search for "Honeycrisp apple" and you'll find it had its origins in a lab at the University of Minnesota.

Oh, and that Google search engine you just used? Co-founder Sergei Brin had a National Science Foundation Fellowship for graduate students at Stanford University as he was developing it.

Breakthroughs like these often build upon very basic research inquiries, funded, in part, by the federal government. But historically, any resulting discoveries were owned by the government -- not the inventor. As a result, the discoveries would often lay dormant. Before Bayh-Dole became law, the federal government licensed less than 5 percent of the patented inventions it retained.

Recognizing that thousands of scientific breakthroughs were gathering dust -- and that taxpayers weren't benefiting from the research they helped fund -- Senators Birch Bayh and Bob Dole stepped in to accelerate public-private collaboration.

Their legislation, the Bayh-Dole Act, enabled universities to retain ownership of patented inventions developed with federal funding -- and then license those patents to private companies, who take on enormous risks and spend millions, or even billions, of dollars to research and develop new medicines.

In the biomedical field, risk of failure is very high. Fewer than 12 percent of candidates that enter Phase I clinical trials eventually make it to the market.

Universities are ill-suited for drug development. Public research dollars are best spent on what universities are really good at -- making basic discoveries and pushing the boundaries of science -- while private capital underwrites the high-risk trial-and-error work of turning these discoveries into real-world medicines.

Bayh-Dole ignited an explosion of U.S. innovation by bringing the two together and providing incentives to work together for the betterment of America, creating hundreds of thousands of jobs since then. Bayh-Dole has proven so successful that countries like Japan, Brazil, Singapore, China, and Malaysia have all implemented some version of it.

It's no surprise, then, that America's model of biomedical innovation has been indispensable to the current COVID-19 response.

For instance, the Massachusetts-based biotech firm Moderna -- a company spun out of MIT -- identified a leading vaccine candidate for the novel coronavirus in just 42 days and is about to begin phase III human trials.The revolutionary mRNA technology used to develop the candidate stems, in part, from research done at the University of Pennsylvania and Harvard.

With the Bayh-Dole Act, the United States found a way to foster collaboration between universities, government agencies, and private companies to turn laboratory science into lifesaving inventions. This model has worked astoundingly well for years. In this time of crisis, it's more valuable than ever and also stands ready to address future challenges.

John Fraser is a past president of AUTM, the global association of academic technology transfer professionals. This piece originally ran in the International Business Times.

Fear and anxiety is heightened

Fear, panic, anxiety...it's adding up.


There must be a better way? Those who are deaf, who have autism, who have other health issues or anxiety...we seem to be suggesting that their problems are not important.

City council agenda for July 27

July 27 Brooten city council agenda, meeting start time is 7 p.m.

7:00 Coronavirus Relief Fund – City Participation
                        
7:15  Initiative Foundation – Request for 2021 Donation

7:30 Fire Department Retirement Increase

7:45 Update on 3320 – Mower & Pull Behind Mower

8:00 YTD Overview of 2020 Financials
        
8:15 Other

Are you wearing a mask too long?

Simple question: why do some people wear masks when they're alone in a car? Or out on a jog in the woods?



Remember: please do your own research.

• In Minnesota, as of this week Monday, COVID testing is up over 12 percent from last month, while the positive COVID test numbers are up eight percent. This means that we are showing more COVID cases purely due to more testing taking place.

Digital identity, the police state, and more

All kinds of "fun stuff" included here, especially after the 7:30 mark:


What's happening in West Africa is especially troubling. Are you paying attention yet?

On other news...some positives =


What are you doing today to improve your health?

The more you know (H1N1 outbreak)

This is from 2009...

In Minnesota, COVID testing is up over 12 percent from last month, while the positive COVID test numbers are up eight percent. This means that we are showing more COVID cases purely due to more testing taking place.

Texas

The Texas Emergency Management Division is now saying that people should wear masks even while they're at home.

Source: https://news4sanantonio.com/news/local/tdem-you-should-consider-wearing-a-mask-even-when-youre-in-your-own-home. July 9, 2020

Grown men

Grown men!


A young mom pushing a stroller with young children down the street...while wearing a mask. I just don't know what to say to the picture that I see in my mind when I hear that.

A bait and switch

Remember in March, and April, being told that the virus will get through 70 percent of the population before burning out. We had to slow the spread...flatten the curve.

Now they've changed the mandates/orders/decrees to = 'no one can get the virus'

Read some background here: https://uncoverdc.com/2020/07/15/a-scientific-look-at-the-mask-fallacy-and-why-were-told-to-wear-them/.

To delay death, lift weights

Good article, good food for thought!
https://www.outsideonline.com/2263346/delay-death-lift-weights

• Here's a day-old video, including information out of New York that shows they may be masked until the spring of 2021, or beyond... 

I think it's time for a break from work to get back in the garden! We have over 30 tomato plants, with at least a dozen "coming in" with many tomatoes soon to ripen.

Dramatic climb in Hennepin County

What is going on in Hennepin County?

They reported 271 new positive results from COVID tests in the latest reporting period, as released today, July 11, by the Minnesota Department of Health. 

Minneapolis, the largest city in Hennepin County, has had a mask "order" since June 1.

The day before, they reported a number of 186, but today they had a number of 271. That's a whopping 46 percent increase.

Stearns County added 14 today. (This is down from 33 yesterday.)

Minnesota's overall number was 806 added, with four deaths...all four from long-term care facilities.

Testing: the state had a testing volume in this reporting period of 16,087. That brings a positive test rate of five percent.

Thursday, July 9 numbers

Regarding physical qualities of the human face...see above.

Out of 12,535 tests reported to the Minnesota Department of Health yesterday, a total of 589 had positive results for COVID-19. This brings a positive rate of 4.1 percent.

Five COVID deaths, none from central Minnesota, were reported. All were between the ages of 80 and 99.

Stearns County added 21 new positive COVID test results. 

New positive COVID results were added as follows for area counties: Douglas County 1, Grant County 5, Kandiyohi County 2, Stevens County 2, Swift County 2 and none from Todd or Pope counties. 

COVID-related hospitalizations in Minnesota fell from yesterday’s number of 265 overall with 122 in ICU down to 251 overall and 116 in ICU. 

Let's look ahead to what Minnesota will call "school" this fall. I've outlined numerous issues (with rules they want to put on schools) that I believe are harmful to the psychological and physical well-being for kids:
1. Masks
2. Stay six feet apart
3. No shared supplies
4. No lunch room
5. No recess
6. Riding to school with one child per seat, every other seat. 

Let that all sink in for a minute.

Noteworthy

With 7,022 confirmed cases from long-term care in Minnesota, those locations have 1,157 deaths. So LTC accounts for 17.94% of confirmed Covid cases, yet is responsible for 78.33% of the deaths.

That leaves us 320 deaths outside of LTC facilities or 21.67% of the overall Covid deaths. All while non-LTC facilities account for 82.06% of the confirmed cases.

Sidebar: Stearns County reported 10 new positive COVID tests today. Yesterday, the figure was 43.

Here's a video I found worth watching through the end

Her website is TheHealthyAmerican.Org.

This is madness

Focusing every day on the minutia of how a virus is spread or located across central Minnesota is getting to be too much. It is distracting us from life.

Our state leaders are failing us in Minnesota.

I can't get myself to do a COVID update. Today's numbers are insignificant in the grand scheme of life.

Did you know? Each week, an average of 50,000 to 65,000 Americans die from all causes? 

Are they all tragedies? Or are none of them? Or just some of them?

Three is today's number

The state of Minnesota reported three additional COVID deaths, for figures released on Monday, July 6. The three were all in the Metro Area, one each from Dakota, Hennepin and Ramsey counties.

New positive COVID tests figures, by county:
Douglas County - 1
Grant County - 1
Stearns County - 10
Swift County - 1
Douglas, Pope, Stevens, Todd and Kandiyohi County reported no new positive COVID tests for today's reporting period.

Across the state, Minnesota added 434 positive COVID tests to the statewide total, which is now 38,569. Of the figure of 434, the biggest chunk of positive COVID tests came from Hennepin County, with 128 positive tests. Ramsey County added 56 to the figure, and Dakota County added 51.

July 3 and July 4 figures for COVID in Minnesota

Five COVID deaths were reported across July 3 and July 4 for Minnesota, according to the state's department of health. Four of the five were in the Metro Area, and the fifth was in Pipestone County.

More could be added for those two days once additional information is reported through the chain in the next couple of days.

Also, over July 3 and July 4, an additional 519 COVID cases were reported across the state. In Stearns County, 17 new COVID cases were added. Kandiyohi County added three, Douglas County added two, and Todd County added one.

No new COVID cases were reported on July 3 and July 4 for Swift, Stevens and Pope counties.

Statewide, hospitalizations in ICU is unchanged from the 132 patients reported on July 2.

That's all for now.

CDC is as untrustworthy as it gets

The CDC and many factions of the federal government give plenty of reason not to trust government!


SO many lies. Where do I begin? Governor Tim Walz, are you listening?

Today, a repeat of the past few days, we see the southern states having COVID cases on the rise, those with Democrat and also those those with Republican governors. It begs the question: what effect does being inside for extended periods of time have? What's happening "down south"? It's been hot! Really hot! And we naturally gravitate to being inside in air-conditioned environments.

They need to put some science into what's happening with the combination of widespread protesting followed within two weeks by super high heat days.

Seven of eight

Seven of the eight COVID-19 deaths reported today in Minnesota were from long-term care facilities. Seven of the eight were in Hennepin (three) and Ramsey (four) counties.

For Stearns County, 30 new COVID cases were reported. This is in line with what's been reported this week.

Number of new COVID cases in Stearns County:

Monday, June 29 - 28

Tuesday, June 30 - 36

Wednesday, July 1 - 17

Thursday, July 2 - 25

Friday, July 3 - 30

Minnesota reported a statewide total of 423 new COVID cases today. That is on a large testing volume of 14,653. If you do the math on that, it brings a 2.8 percent positive case count, which is the lowest I've seen in the past two weeks.

Kandiyohi County reported four new COVID cases today. In Douglas County, they reported one new COVID case. 

Pope, Stevens, Swift and Todd counties all added no new COVID cases for the past 24-hour reporting period that ended at 4 p.m. yesterday.

Statewide, there are 270* COVID-19 patients currently in hospitals, 132 of them being treated in ICUs. This marks an increase from yesterday, when Minnesota reported 123 COVID patients being treated in ICU. 
*Total hospitalization was 274 yesterday.

Also, the Minnesota Department of Health is also reporting that 32,347 of the state's reported positive cases no longer need to self-isolate. So far in Minnesota, there have been approximately 645,172 completed tests since Jan. 20.

COVID nonsense from Washington state

Remember Washington state? The first state to report a bona fide COVID outbreak?


The speaker in this video uncovered data showing that COVID data in Washington state was being fudged. Surprise, surprise!

This video lasts about 19 minutes.

State hits a home run: mortgage payment relief

Often, and lately almost constantly, I've criticized state leaders in Minnesota. Here's a chance for me to share information on what I'll just call a "home run" that they have delivered for the citizens of the North Star state:

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, Governor Tim Walz, and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan have announced a commitment by 31 Minnesota financial institutions to provide mortgage-relief options to customers facing financial hardship caused by COVID-19 for homeowners not covered by the CARES Act.

Under this framework, participating financial institutions have agreed to offer the following relief options:

• 90-day forbearance period for customers facing financial hardship caused by COVID-19
  Participating financial institutions will offer mortgage-payment forbearances of up to 90 days to single- or multi-family mortgage customers directly impacted by COVID-19. The framework went into effect yesterday, July 1, 2020, so qualifying customers can begin applying for forbearance immediately. 
   
• Customers accessing forbearance will not be required to make a lump-sum payment at the end of forbearance plan
  Participating financial institutions will not require single-family customers who qualify for forbearance under this framework to make a lump-sum payment at the end of the forbearance plan. Instead these institutions will work with borrowers on repayment options, which may include:
  • Allowing customers to add the reduced or missed payments over the lifetime of their loans; or
  • Extending the maturity of the loan to make up for the missed payments.
     
• No late fees or negative credit reporting for customers in a forbearance plan
  For single-family customers who are in an active forbearance plan under this framework, the participating financial institutions will:
  • Freeze all mortgage-related late fees for missed payments; and
  • Not report late or missed payments with credit reporting agencies.

This framework was negotiated by Attorney General Ellison’s office and Governor Walz’s office, and was supported by the Minnesota Department of Commerce and Minnesota Housing.

“In the next few weeks, we may see a dramatic increase in the number of foreclosures and evictions. I am very pleased to announce that these banks and credit unions across Minnesota are working together to try to mitigate the damage,” Attorney General Ellison said. “I thank each of the participating institutions for stepping up to the plate to help Minnesotans that are struggling because of COVID-19 and for recognizing that we are all better off when every Minnesotan has stable housing.”

“Minnesota families have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, and banks across the state have been working with their customers to help find solutions,” said Governor Walz. “This initiative provides some added flexibility to Minnesotans who need help affording their mortgage payments during this unprecedented time.”

“The COVID-19 crisis falls hardest on Minnesotans who were already in crisis. For many low-income families or Minnesotans who have lost jobs or sources of income, their housing stability has been put at risk,” said Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan. “Mortgage relief is one way that we can provide some comfort and stability for those most impacted. I am thrilled that we can work in partnership to offer this relief.”

Andy Cecere, President and CEO of US Bancorp:
“I want to thank Governor Walz, Lt. Governor Flanagan, and Attorney General Ellison for their leadership in these difficult times. At U.S. Bank, we are committed to serving our community and we have aided thousands of customers who are facing financial pressure due to the coronavirus. We remain committed to helping and encourage our customers needing assistance to contact us digitally or over the phone to find the best solution for their situation.”

Jeanne Crain, President and CEO of Bremer Financial Corporation:
“Bremer’s purpose is to cultivate thriving communities, and we have long recognized home stability as foundational to strong communities. We have provided financial assistance to our customers affected by COVID-19 over the past months, and we remain steadfast in our promise to help. I appreciate the Attorney General’s, the Governor’s, and the Lieutenant Governor’s attention to this important issue. Bremer is committed to supporting their efforts to help Minnesotans through these challenging times.”

Mark Cummins, President and CEO of the Minnesota Credit Union Network:
“As not-for-profit financial cooperatives, it’s part of our DNA to help consumers through tough times. Since the COVID-19 pandemic reached Minnesota, the state’s credit unions have provided hundreds of thousands of their members relief from mortgages, auto loans, credit-card payments, and business loans. Minnesota Credit Unions are proud to participate in the Mortgage Forbearance Relief Framework and are committed to meeting the financial needs of consumers through this evolving situation.”

The provisions of the framework apply to loans serviced by participating financial institutions to the extent allowed by the applicable servicing framework with the owner and/or insurer of the loan. They do not apply to loans serviced by another bank and held in trust for which a bank may act as trustee.

Since the beginning of COVID-19, financial institutions across the state have been working directly with their customers to help find relief options. Customers who have been financially impacted by COVID-19 are encouraged to reach out directly to their lender immediately to discuss what solutions may be available.  

This framework is similar to frameworks reached in California, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and other states.

It's NOT about the mask (VIDEO)

Fourteen minutes. WORTH your time.


Watch. Listen. Learn. And for God's sakes: do your own research!!!!!!!

Read carefully

Will not comply to a face mask mandate. Not at gun point.

From Dr. Shiva, "Your choice: FREEDOM or SLAVERY. Freedom demands YOU take care of YOUR HEALTH - & BOOST your Immune System, get Strong, be Human & LIVE! Slavery demands YOU COMPLY to Mas’Sa #Fauci, #FakeScience - and WEAR MASKS, get Weak, be a Robot and KNEEL."

"I love America. I choose Freedom."

In Texas today, they have a statewide mask "order" that brings a $250 fine for violators. It has exceptions for children 10 or younger. I predict that Governor Walz will push a statewide mask "whatever" as early as tomorrow!! Just ahead of the 4th of July.

We will see.

Hennepin and Ramsey counties, 10 COVID deaths

For the reporting period released on Thursday, July 2, the counties of Hennepin and Ramsey of Minnesota reported 10 deaths to the COVID-19 virus.

Three other deaths (one each) were reported from Dakota, Sherburne and Steele counties.

The state of Minnesota added an even 500 cases to the total case count on a testing volume of 13,505 tests from public and private labs. That makes a positive case testing rate of 3.7 percent.

Stearns County added 25 cases of COVID to the total, which is now 2,312. Yesterday, for July 1, Stearns County added 17 cases.  On Tuesday, June 30, Stearns County added 36 new COVID cases.

In terms of the 500 new COVID cases...for added context, here's the breakdown for the counties reporting double-digit cases today, with new case count and overall population:
Washington - 23 cases    (pop. 262,440)
Stearns - 25      (pop. 161,075)
Scott - 13       (pop. 149,013)
Ramsey - 54      (pop. 550,321)
Olmsted - 18       (pop. 158,293)
Hennepin - 161    (pop. 1,266,000)
Dakota - 31        (pop. 429,021)
Carver - 13        (pop. 105,089)
Blue Earth - 21     (pop. 67,653)
Anoka - 30        (pop. 356,921)

Sub-total =  3.5058 million of the state’s 5.64 million people (62 percent of the state’s population)

TOTAL CASES in these counties = 389 of 500 (78%) 

• Area counties adding no new COVID cases were Pope, Douglas and Todd counties. Kandiyohi County added one COVID case. Grant County added two new COVID cases. Swift County added one new COVID cases. 

MEANWHILE, it becomes clear we are losing sight of what is happening behind the scenes, which is not surprising. Here's a headline that just popped up: "Health Partners is eliminating at least 200 jobs as it closes clinics."

Hello! Earth to anyone with a brain! We are using the wrong approach if we are harming medical systems due to a lack of people utilizing the services of health care providers.