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Health experts discuss long-term care deaths, 79% of all MN coronavirus fatalities

MINNESOTA -State health experts respond to the high amount of deaths in long-term care facilities. 295 of the 371 total deaths, or 79%, come from long-term care centers. “We do think it’s very unlikely that there’s anything different about how the virus is behaving in Minnesota or that there are any significant differences in the vulnerability of our long-term care…

Play of the Year Nominees: May 1

Barnesville, Grand Forks Red River Battle for Advancement in Play of the Year Bracket

FARGO, N.D. — The first showdown in the Football quadrant of the 2020 Chris Heise High School Play of the Year Bracket is a battle between the states: Minnesota and North Dakota. First play comes from Barnesville and the State Section Playoffs at the FargoDome. Adam Tonsfeldt takes it himself to the house with the impressive moves with the legs….

Meet The Coach: NDSU Men’s Basketball’s Joshua Jones

Comes to NDSU after four years at Western Illinois

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State men’s basketball finished its season on a high winning the Summit League Championship before COVID-19 canceled their chances of playing in the NCAA Tournament. Along with the departures of the four seniors, head coach Dave Richman has two spots to fill on his coaching staff. One of them was hired today in Josh Jones….

NDHSAA Cancels Spring Sports Season; Remainder of State Basketball Tournaments

Decision is made due to COVID-19

  *Updated VALLEY CITY, N.D. — (NDHSAA press release) Today the NDHSAA Board of Directors unanimously voted to cancel the remaining 2020 NDHSAA winter postseason basketball tournaments, spring sports seasons and championships, and spring fine arts region and state contests. This decision was made in accordance with Governor’s Burgum’s Executive Order that will close schools to in-person education for the…

Burgum extends distance learning until end of school year

NORTH DAKOTA – Gov. Doug Burgum says students will continue distance learning through the rest of the school year. He says the decision was made with input from the Department of Public Instruction, Department of Health, various administrators, school boards and legislators. Burgum says this allows teachers to prepare for the fall term, as well as focus on planning healthy…

Social Distancing: Persevering Through Pandemic Disappointment

We Get A Great Lesson In Perspective As We Face Disappointment After Disappointment As A Result Of Social Distancing

  In the name of social distancing and staying safe, a lot of us are having to give up a lot of things. There are events and milestones people have been looking forward to for years in some cases, like graduations, weddings, birthdays and anniversaries. And you know, it sucks, even if you understand why it’s important to hold off…

Melinda’s Garden Moment: Flowers For The Shade

You Don't Need Sunlight To Have A Vibrant Flower Garden

  Older subdivisions and urban lots are often filled with shade. Consider using woodland wildflowers for the shady areas in your yard. Early spring flowers like hepatica and bloodroot have given way to a favorite mid spring bloomer, the trillium. Its white flowers make it a standout in the shade. And the unique flowers of Jack-in-the-Pulpit are sure to catch…

Law enforcement ensuring ND Smart Restart regulations will be met through education

In less than 24 hours, North Dakota will once again be open for business

FARGO, N.D. — Although bars, restaurants and other businesses can choose to open Friday morning, how they operate will look different than what we’re used to. Business owners and customers have to follow guidelines outlined in North Dakota’s Smart Restart plan. Among other rules, employers must limit the number of customers within facilities and allow for appropriate physical distancing measures….