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Clay County Sheriff says social gathering restrictions will be ‘difficult’ to enforce

Governor Tim Walz issued an executive order on Tuesday limiting the size of social gatherings to no more than 10 people and no more than three households.

November 11, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn. – More restrictive changes are coming to Minnesota as the state tries to limit the uptick in COVID-19 cases. Governor Tim Walz issued an executive order that set a curfew of 10 p.m. for bars and restaurants, limits the number of guests at weddings to 50 people and allows for no more than 10 people from no more…

Minnesota Hits Single-Day Record for COVID-19 Deaths: 56

Nearly 300 people are needing intensive care

November 11, 2020

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL — Minnesota reports a record 56 COVID-19 deaths including 5 in our region: 2 each in Clay and Douglas and 1 in Marshall counties. The ages of the 56 people were all at least 50 and older. 38 of the deaths were in long term care facilities. Minnesota has 4,900 new cases of the virus. Around 1,300 people…

LIVE: Keeping Veterans Safe on Veterans Day

They're one of our most precious resources. Show them you care by keeping them safe while you honor their service.

November 11, 2020

Emily Welker,

The North Dakota Census reports that we’ve got more than 50,000 veterans alive in the state this year, but the number is dwindling. That’s in part because they’re an aging population. And local veterans are concerned about about the potential the pandemic could have to diminish their ranks still further. That’s why veterans groups worked overtime this year to make…

Moorhead businesses face greater impact of Covid-19 restrictions

Governor implements further COVID-19 restrictions

November 10, 2020

Aaron Walling,

MOORHEAD, Minn. – Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is turning back the dials on bars and restaurants in Minnesota. Starting Friday night, a new curfew of 10:00 has been set for serving food and drinks. Businesses can remain open for takeout only after that time. Indoor capacity will also be limited to 50 percent up to 150 people. The new restrictions…

MN governor would like to see mask mandate in ND & SD

November 10, 2020

Site Staff,

After announcing bars & restaurants will close at 10 every night starting Friday, @GovTimWalz is concerned Minnesotans will go to ND & SD. He’d like to see both states get mask mandates. Walz also praises Gov @DougBurgum for what he’s done with testing and contact tracing apps. pic.twitter.com/zyrJPNDib4 — Austin Erickson (@AEricksonKVRR) November 10, 2020 MINNESOTA – After announcing bars…

Sanford Health, Essentia Health address uptick in patients seeking mental health care

Sanford Health says they try to get new patients scheduled for an appointment within 60 days. Essentia Health says their wait is about a month.

November 9, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — There is greater stress about health, finances and the future during the COVID-19 pandemic. For many, it has also meant spending a lot of time alone. These are all things that can lead mental health to worsen, causing more people to reach out for help. “What is often described in the behavioral health world is this notion…

Moorhead Public Schools to provide free meals to adults

Breakfast and lunches will be distributed Monday through Friday from November 10th-December 30th.

November 9, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Whether you are a student or not, Moorhead public schools is making sure everyone in it’s community has enough to eat. Beginning November 10th, Moorhead Schools will be providing free meals for adults. They will be available for pickup from Monday to Friday and the meal bags will include both breakfast and lunch for the day. Any…

LIVE: Essentia Health Workers Asking for Public’s Help

Show the people who care for us when we're sick that we care about them in return.

November 9, 2020

Emily Welker,

If you’re feeling the strain of this long, long pandemic and the Covid-positive rates that stubbornly refuse to come down in our region, you’re not alone. The folks we rely on to take care of us when we’re sick are also struggling. Essentia Health workers are pulling extra shifts to try to meet the rising numbers of patients arriving daily…

Minnesota reports more than 5,300 new COVID-19 cases and 36 deaths Friday

Clay County accounts for 3,014 of the total positive cases and 46 of the total deaths.

November 6, 2020

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CLAY COUNTY, Minn.–The Minnesota Department of Health reports 5,313 new COVID-19 cases and 36 new deaths on Friday. Eighty-five counties report new cases. Hennepin County reports the most new cases with 839 and Ramsey County the second most with 430. A total of 36 deaths were reported between the ages of 10 and 100. The deaths came from 20 different…

Emergency Order Issued To Close Liquor License Holders By 11 PM Daily In Grand Forks

Attempt to limit gatherings as COVID-19 cases rapidly rise

November 5, 2020

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The mayor of Grand Forks is taking action to limit gatherings as COVID-19 cases rapidly rise. Brandon Bochenski is issuing an emergency order for liquor license holders including bars and restaurants and offsale to close daily by 11 p.m. The order goes into effect on Saturday and will remain in effect until December 1 at 6…