Minnesota Prairie Roots

Writing and photography by Audrey Kletscher Helbling

Minnesota’s COVID-19 reality, as photographed in Rochester November 24, 2020

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A message posted along U.S. Highway 52 in Rochester, home of the world famous Mayo Clinic, reveals the current crisis in Minnesota’s healthcare system as COVID-19 rages. Minnesota Prairie Roots photo, Monday, November 23, 2020.
Highway signage directs motorists to the Mayo Clinic and St. Mary’s Hospital.
In the distance, the downtown Rochester skyline, including the Mayo Clinic, as photographed from the entrance ramp onto U.S. Highway 14 west.

NOTE: I took the above photos while riding as a passenger in a vehicle, not while driving.

Copyright 2020 Audrey Kletscher Helbling

 

10 Responses to “Minnesota’s COVID-19 reality, as photographed in Rochester”

  1. Beth Ann Chiles's avatar Beth Ann Chiles Says:
    November 24, 2020 at 7:16 AM

    That sign is sobering. How did we get here? 😦

    Reply
  2. Concerned Citizen's avatar Concerned Citizen Says:
    November 24, 2020 at 10:34 AM

    Maybe you should focus on driving instead of taking pictures

    Reply
    • Audrey Kletscher Helbling's avatar Audrey Kletscher Helbling Says:
      November 24, 2020 at 10:48 AM

      Concerned Citizen:

      I was NOT driving. I was a passenger. Any time you see on-the-road photos on this blog, those are images taken while a passenger in a vehicle. I should have clarified that in my post. So now I am. Using a camera or cell phone to take photos while driving would be dangerous and irresponsible.

      Reply
  3. Judy's avatar Judy Says:
    November 24, 2020 at 1:47 PM

    Have a blessed Thanksgiving. Stay safe.

    Reply
  4. Jackie Hemmer's avatar Jackie Hemmer Says:
    November 24, 2020 at 2:35 PM

    You were dangerously close to my house friend.

    Reply
  5. Penny Wilson Writes's avatar Penny Wilson Writes Says:
    November 30, 2020 at 1:03 PM

    How awful. But nothing in 2020 seems to surprise me anymore. I just shake my head…

    Reply

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