COVID-19 INFORMATION

City of Proctor Executive Orders Issued March 26, 2020:

⇒  Proclamation and Declaration of Emergency

⇒  Emergency Declaration Order

State of Minnesota Executive Order 20-20

Governor Walz issued Executive Order 20-20 which is in affect from 11:59 pm March 27 until 5:00 p.m. April 10, 2020, and allows only essential services to remain open during the two weeks.  The Governor also extended the previous executive order closing bars, restaurants theaters, gyms, amusement parks, bowling alleys, skating rinks, museums and other venues related to public entertainment to May 1, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.  The State will implement a Distance Learning Model for schools from March 30 – May 4, 2020.
For all Executive Orders go to https://mn.gov/governor/news/executiveorders.jsp
For more information, go to https://mn.gov/governor/covid-19/

⇒    Executive Order 20-20 Stay Home MN
⇒    Proctor Public Utilities Notice
⇒    COVID-19 Business Information
⇒    Regional Business Resources
⇒    MN Department of Health Updates
⇒    Senior Linkage Line Help

CLOSURES:
♦   All bars, restaurants, theaters, gyms, amusement parks, bowling alleys, skating rinks, museums and other venues related to public entertainment will be closed until 5 pm May 1, 2020.

♦  Parks & Recreation Closings:  Playground for EveryBody and public bathrooms in the park area.  City Trails are open, but please follow social distancing rules and posted signs.  Information on best practices for safe outdoor activities, see City of Duluth Information.  

♦  First National Bank of Proctor will be closed daily for lunch from 12:30-1:30 pm.

♦   Proctor Area Community Center Closed to the Public Until Further Notice

◊  Pay Your Utility Bill Online or use drop box by front door
◊  For Emergencies Call 9-1-1
◊  Food Shelf Will be DRIVE-THRU only Wednesdays, 10 am – 1 pm in the North Parking Lot
◊  Until further notice, Council Meetings will not be open to the public per MN. Stt. 13D.021, Subd. 1

UNEMPLOYMENT:  Individuals who are unemployed or have reduced hours as a result of COVID-19 have benefits available.  Apply for unemployment benefits Monday through Friday 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.  Please support our local businesses during this difficult time.  Contact businesses for hours open and services available.
Employer Information:https://www.uimn.org/employers/index.jsp
Employee Information:https://www.uimn.org/applicants/index.jsp

SENIOR LINKAGE LINE:  The Senior Linkage Line is available to Proctor and Hermantown residents who need assistance. Please call 1-800-333-2433 to connect with local aging service network providers who can help with grocery delivery, home-delivered meals, prescription delivery, transportation to essential medical appointments, and remote well-being check-in support.  Go to Senior Linkage Line Information.

Burning Permit Information:  The State DNR will not issue open burning permits until further notice.