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Boot And Heels
Business, Community, Local News, Morning - Features

Shoppers Step Up For Local Business Online Sales During Coronavirus Crisis

Boots & Heels Owner Shares Ways She's Trying To Keep Business Going While Doors Are Closed
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  Local businesses that can’t stay open during the coronavirus pandemic are facing an uncertain future this morning. But the generosity of the community is giving them hope. Boots & Heels boutiques in Downtown Fargo and Devils Lake had to close their doors this week as COVID-19 spread. Owner Amber Sander is relying on online gift card sales to help…

Social Distancing
Morning - In The Studio

Social Distancing: Coronavirus Fighting Tips From A Toddler

Plus Ways To Clear Your Head And Get Away With Video Games While You're Working
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  We’re at the end of the first full week most of us have been practicing social distancing. It hasn’t been easy for a lot of us. For example, here’s me just trying to spit out the phrase “social distancing” yesterday. Just rolls off the tongue, right? We’ll we’re all sharing ideas to make this social distancing easier for all…

Covid And Coronavirus
Community, Coronavirus-MN, Coronavirus-ND, Health, Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead, North Dakota News

WATCH TODAY: FM Leaders Discuss Bar/Restaurant Closings, MN Gov. Walz on Latest, White House Covid-19 Briefing

All can be seen on KVRR.COM as well as KVRR Facebook Page
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KVRR will carry several informational briefings Friday, March 20 concerning COVID-19. 9:30 a.m. Fargo, West Fargo and Horace Mayors, Cass County Chair and Business Leaders will discuss North Dakota Governor Burgum’s closing of bars and restaurants. 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (Estimated Time) President Trump will hold a White House Briefing with the Coronavirus Task Force. 2:00 p.m. Minnesota Governor…

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Coronavirus, Coronavirus-MN, Local News, Minnesota News

MSUM student self-reports Coronavirus case to university

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MOORHEAD, Minn. – Minnesota State University Moorhead President Anne Blackhurst reveals in a letter a student self-reported their case of Coronavirus to the Dean of Students Office. “We are thankful to this individual for taking responsibility for reporting their condition,” Blackhurst said. Blackhurst reminds students if they feel sick, seek medical attention and follow social distancing. The Minnesota Department of…

Cole Smith Still
College, Top Sports Headlines

UND Hockey’s Smith Signs With NHL’s Nashville Predators

11 goals this season (career-high)
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NASHVILLE, Tenn .— (UND Athletics) Senior alternate captain Cole Smith has signed an NHL free agent deal with the Nashville Predators, announced Thursday. A Brainerd, Minn., native, Smith scored a career-high 11 goals this season to give him 24 for his career. He was a positive plus/minus rating in each of the past three seasons and is a finalist for the…

Coronavirus Testing
Coronavirus, Health, Local News

Breaking down coronavirus testing, sample collection process

As we continue the fight to slow down the spread of COVID-19, testing people for the illness is a key factor in that battle
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FARGO, N.D.  — For the past couple of months, both Essentia Health and Sanford have been preparing for the novel coronavirus. “We had the luxury of being, you know, an Atlantic ocean away and it took a while for that illness to get here, so we were much better prepared,” says Essentia Health West Chief Medical Officer Dr. Richard Vetter. Preparing…

Homeless Corona
Community, Coronavirus, Health, Local News

Homeless shelters make adjustments amid coronavirus concerns

In 2018, more than 3,000 people received homeless services either in Cass or Clay Counties
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FARGO, N.D. — With social distancing becoming the temporary norm, homeless shelters across the metro are looking for ways to serve their guests while keeping them safe. Some shelters have made adjustments like discontinued onsite meal services and limited access into their buildings. Some are also screening guests for symptoms as they come through the doors. An official at the…

Burgum Conference
Coronavirus, Coronavirus-ND, Health, Local News, North Dakota News

Burgum finalizes e-learning requirements, orders bars & restaurants to close to dine-in customers

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BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum announces schools will be closed until further notice. He also orders bars, restaurants cafes and breweries to close to dine-in customers to help curb community spread of the Coronavirus. Burgum signed several Coronavirus executive orders. Schools have been granted waivers for seven more days which pays teachers and hourly employees. E-learning will…

Mnnumbers
Community, Coronavirus-MN, Health, Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead

Covid-19 Case in Wadena County, Total in MN Now 89

The northernmost cases previously were in Stearns and Benton counties.
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Minnesota has risen to 89, up 12 from Wednesday. The new cases include one in Wadena County in north-central Minnesota. It’s the state’s first confirmed case so far north. The northernmost cases previously were in Stearns and Benton counties. The count of confirmed cases from the Minnesota Department of Health…

Socia Distancing Piggies
Morning - In The Studio

Social Distancing: Finding Waldo And Feeding The Piggies

Animals Help When You're Self-Isolating
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  We’re all trying to manage even though your lives are all different than they were a couple weeks ago. So we’ve been sharing what you’ve been doing while you’re social distancing, and I’ve been sharing how things are different for me. A couple days ago I helped out and babysat my Little through Big Brothers/Big Sisters since he’s out…

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