$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!