BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) – More than 80 North Dakota doctors have written a letter, thanking Gov. Doug Burgum for enacting a statewide mask mandate. The doctors say taking these steps could mean a flattening of the curve within about four weeks. They said they know these restrictions mean significant sacrifices, but they say this will help keep healthcare providers and…
MANDAN, N.D. – The coronavirus pandemic has forced officials to delay a quadruple homicide trial in Mandan until June. Chad Isaak was supposed to go on trial Nov. 30 in connection with the April 2019 deaths. But court documents show a list of concerns about the health of jurors and their families as well as that of court staff as…
FARGO (KVRR) – In response to what Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney calls a “meteoric rise” in COVID-19 cases, Mahoney has issued an Emergency Executive Order that bans all indoor, or outdoor public and private gatherings of more than 50 people. The mayor’s order also limits indoor gatherings to 25% of a building’s occupancy, up to a maximum of 50 people….
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported more than 7,000 new cases of the coronavirus and 39 deaths. Thursday’s case total shattered the single-day record set just last week by more than 1,000 cases as the virus continues its unrelenting spread throughout the state. Minnesota’s total cases since the start of the pandemic reached 200,000 on Thursday, and nearly…
St. Cloud State PrisonST. CLOUD, Minn. – The state prison in St. Cloud has been locked down because of a surge in coronavirus cases. Minnesota Department of Corrections spokeswoman Sarah Fitzgerald says that there are 335 current cases of COVID-19 among the 623 inmates in the Minnesota Correctional Facility in St. Cloud. Nearly 60 staff members were also out with…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Department of Health reports 1,441 new COVID-19 cases and 10 new deaths since Thursday. There are 10,486 active cases in the state. 293 people are hospitalized. Cass County reported the most new cases, with 253. So far, 707 people in North Dakota have died. BY THE NUMBERS 11,876 – Total Tests from Yesterday* 985,273 –…
Dr. Avish NagpalFARGO (KVRR/KCND) – The Medical Director for Infection Prevention and Control with Fargo’s Sanford Hospital says it’s time to end excuses and own-up to the pandemic we are facing. Dr. Avish Nagpal says the situation is dire as hospital capacity across North Dakota is dwindling as the number of COVID-19 cases surge in all areas. “Even though we…
JAMESTOWN, N.D. – The City of Jamestown has approved a coronavirus mask mandate. Face coverings will be required in all indoor and outdoor environments where people are exposed to non-household members and when social distancing isn’t possible. Some exceptions include those with medical conditions or disability, young children, and those eating or drinking. Council member Dave Schloegel said he was in…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Starting Monday, Nov. 30, Moorhead Area Public Schools will move all Pre-K through Grade 8 students to a distance learning model. Students in Grades 9-12 have been in distance learning since September 28. School officials say the decision was made based on staffing concerns caused by increasing absences due to COVID quarantine among staff and students…
FARGO (KVRR) – Police have arrested a Fargo man in connection with several drug-related charges. On November 3, the police department’s Narcotics Unit and the Cass County Drug Task Force, served a search warrant at 743 Oak Street North. Detectives found 234 hits of LSD, marijuana wax, THC Vape Cartridges, $3,600 in cash, and a .45 Caliber rifle. Twenty-nine-year-old Jacob Wishinsky…
