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There’s a big surge in the number of area residents the staff at the McLeod Emergency Food Shelf expects will need help sooner or later. Just when is still to be determined.
Lennie Albers, the food shelf’s executive director, and the team of staff and volunteers wish they knew exactly when the anticipated surge would arrive. They want to be ready.
With all but exempt workers expected to be staying at home in Minnesota, Albers figures the demand will increase.
“I have no idea how to predict this thing,” she said. “I’m not sure what percentage of workers are essential.”

In the ever-changing world these days, public bodies are learning new ways to hold public meetings to keep citizens healthy and safe. The Silver Lake City Council is no different.
The council closed its regular meeting Monday, April 6, to the public and gave members of the public the option to listen remotely. Citizens could submit any items for the public comment before the meeting.

They started the basketball season hoping to help their respective teams while improving their individual skills. Mission accomplished.
Radio stations KDUZ/KARP/KGLB recognized Glencoe-Silver Lake basketball players Miah Monahan and Mitchel Jaskowiak as members of the all-area basketball teams. The honor comes after both players were named all-Wright County Conference teams.

Sitting in a barber’s chair, Dave Exsted was concerned about the impact the coronavirus would have on his business in downtown Glencoe. His worry isn’t getting any easier to take.
Exsted owns the Stylists for Men and Women on East 10th Street. He is one of the many businesspeople in the state who doesn’t have the luxury of being deemed essential under Gov. Tim Walz’s executive order that people should stay at home to help prevent the COVID-19 virus from spreading. He understands the rationale of the governor’s order and won’t argue with it. It’s the impact of the order he’s worried about.

To the editor,
Home is not a safe place for everyone. Covid-19, social isolation, and the stay-at- home order do not cause people to abuse, but can escalate an already abusive situation.
Social distancing can increase the severity of domestic violence by limiting access to social supports and resources. Friends, family, and coworkers play a vital safety role in this situation and we can offer support. If you think someone you know is in an abusive relationship, reach out to our crisis hotline.