CDC issues new guidance for essential workers https://www.kimt.com/content/news/CDC-issues-new-guidance-for-essential-workers-569491161.html#.Xo6V7ZmU2Qs.twitter
Colder air is blowing into the region today and it looks to linger for quite a while https://kttc.com/2020/04/08/showers-and-gusty-winds-today-much-colder-air-blows-in-for-the-rest-of-the-week/#.Xo46znq84ds.twitter
5 new cases of COVID-19 in Olmsted County, 9 new recovered cases https://www.kaaltv.com/coronavirus/covid-19-cases-in-olmsted-county-latest/5696055/#.Xo4nPaVpk98.twitter
MercyOne North Iowa considers furloughs, temporarily cuts salaries https://globegazette.com/business/mercyone-north-iowa-considers-furloughs-temporarily-cuts-salaries/article_a689013a-c30d-5c26-9db1-eb7573c95823.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share
Mason City students head back to school -- sort of -- on April 13 https://globegazette.com/news/mason-city-students-head-back-to-school----sort-of---/article_28d55f35-761b-591e-871f-be543c955396.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share
Des Moines Public Schools Choose Distance Learning to Complete School Year https://whotv.com/news/des-moines-public-schools-choose-distance-learning-to-complete-school-year/
Coronavirus having an impact on lowa Lottery and games https://www.kglonews.com/coronavirus-having-an-impact-on-lowa-lottery-and-games/
Mason City council approves lease for building to isolate ambulance crews https://www.kglonews.com/mason-city-council-approves-lease-for-building-to-isolate-ambulance-crews/
Iowa coronavirus update: 97 new cases brings statewide total to 1,145 https://www.kimt.com/content/news/April-8-Iowa-coronavirus-update-569473021.html#.Xo4J5hozM40.twitter
Minnesota coronavirus update: Five more deaths reported https://www.kimt.com/content/news/April-8-Minnesota-coronavirus-update-569472961.html#.Xo4JindBfjE.twitter