In an effort to keep the public informed of area services that are available to them during the COVID-19 pandemic, the staff of the Fulda Free Press, Murray County News, Nobles County Review and Tri County News have compiled the following information for your quick reference. Please do understand that as the residents of the United States of America work hand-in-hand to battle the spread of COVID-19, information is changing on a day-to-day basis.
While we believe that ALL services, businesses, jobs, and organizations are fundamental to life as we know it, a list of that compilation would be grossly extensive.
Below is information from area city offices, schools, family services, clinics, pharmacies, churches and more. If you are unsure if a business or service is open at this time, please call before traveling there.
• Fulda Free Press: Fulda Free Press is committed to keeping the news coming your way. Please call the office at 507-425-2303. If we are not immediately available to answer your call, please email us at text@fuldafreepress.net.
• Fulda City Hall announced on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 that all city buildings are closed to the public until further notice. Business will be conducted by phone, email or mail. The number to call is 507-425-2504.
• Fulda Public Schools:
Superintendent Loy Woelber confirmed on Wednesday, March 18, that teachers are at Fulda High School and Fulda Elementary School during the weekdays, and are working on their distance learning plans. Meals are available for students who live in the area, regardless of what school district they attend. For those who live in the rural area, meals will be delivered. Those who live within city limits may pick their meals up at the school. Please call the District Office at 507-425-2514.
• Avera Clinic – Fulda: 8 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call for appointments 507-425-2933. No walk-in appointments available
• GuidePoint Pharmacy: In Fulda – Open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. In Slayton: Open Monday through Friday – 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays – 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Fulda Ambulance Service – If you need to call 911, there will be questions asked of you. You will be asked if you have flu like symptoms, a fever, sneezing, a cough or if you are short of breath. You may even be asked if you have traveled recently or been in contact with a known COVID-19 person. Please answer honestly if asked or give your symptoms when calling. This is meant for the first responders awareness of what we may come in contact with. It gives us a heads up to put on our needed PPE (personal protective equipment) like gloves, gowns, masks and eye protection. If we think it is necessary, we will require you to wear a mask also. We will try to continue our service to you!!
• Fulda Fire Department: If calling in an accident, or a fire, please let the dispatcher know if someone who is involved is ill. The firefighters are grateful for this information.
• Fulda Area Credit Union: Is encouraging members to use online banking, drive-through, night drop and ATM services. For more information, please visit the website at www.fuldaareacreditunion.com or the Facebook page at Fulda Area Credit Union.
• First National Bank: for services, please use the drive-up or the walk-up window.
• Fulda Senior Dining: Dine in services are closed for now, but Meals-on-Wheels are still being prepared and delivered. Meals will also be available, to be picked up at curbside. Please call 507-425-2484 for more information.
• Dollar General: Store is open from 8 a.m. until 9 a.m., focusing on the 65 plus and high risk population. Then open until 9 p.m.
• Maynards Grocery Store: requesting that 8 a.m. until 9 a.m., focused on the 65 plus and high risk population. Then open until 8 p.m. If you need home delivery or would like Maynards to have your order ready for curbside pick up, please contact 507-425-2168 to see if they have the ability to accommodate your needs.
Please contact your church for their worship plans during COVID-19. Many have found ways to provide online worship services.
• First Lutheran Church, Dundee: Please join us for worship 10 a.m. on Sunday. Log onto the First Lutheran church Dundee Facebook page. (Worship will be broadcast from Evangelical Lutheran Church, Heron Lake.)
• Immanuel Lutheran Church, Fulda: Please join us for worship 8:30 a.m. on Sunday. Log onto the Immanuel Lutheran Church Fulda Facebook page. (Worship will be broadcast from Evangelical Lutheran Church, Heron Lake.)
• First Presbyterian Church: Check the Facebook page at First Presbyterian Church – PCUSA Fulda, MN or call the office at 507-425-2244.
• St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church: Check the Facebook page at St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church or call the office at 507-425-2369 of feel free to call Msgr. Heiting at 507-428-5702. All public weekday and Sunday Masses are suspended until May 15, 2020.
• St. Paul’s Lutheran Church: Please check the website www.stpaulsfulda.org or call the office at 507-425-2258.
• Solid Rock Church: 10 a.m. Sunday on their Facebook page – Solid Rock Church-Fulda.
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