Coronavirus-ND

NDDoH experiencing COVID-19 software issue, reports 60 new cases Monday

Cass County accounts for 3,135 of the total positive cases and 76 of the total deaths.

CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 60 new COVID-19 cases and one new death on Monday. Fifteen counties report new cases. Burleigh County reports the most new cases with 20 and Grand Forks County the second most with 10. A 60-year-old woman from Burleigh County with underlying health conditions died. The NDDoH says it is experiencing a…

LIVE: How to Vote in Cass County

The plan to pick a president during a pandemic is shaping up.

It’s all anybody can talk about lately: with a pandemic on, and a president who’s been attacking the idea of mail-in ballots, how is the election going to go? With the post office in crisis just as public pressure mounts to vote without going in person to the polls, this November’s election is bound to be like none other. DeAnn…

Amarok Tattoo warns community of imposter tattoo artist

Amarok Tattoo asks anyone with information on the man to message them.

FARGO, N.D.–Amarok Tattoo says a man tattooing from his house has been posing as an Amarok employee. The tattoo studio released a PSA warning the community about the man. According to the PSA, the man claims he is working from home because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but otherwise would be working at the studio. Amarok Tattoo said, “This person is…

UND Reminds Students Of Changes When Coming Back To Campus

University President Andy Armacost is recommending students to get tested before coming back to school.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The University Of North Dakota is reminding students of the changes they can expect with going back to school in person. University President Andy Armacost is recommending students to get tested before coming back to school. He says the state has multiple testing sites as well some that will be provided by the campus. Armacost says…

Fargo Cass Public Health to Host Six Days of COVID-19 Testing at NDSU

The event is next week, but times and exact days for the event have not yet been released.

FARGO, N.D. —  Faculty, staff, students and anybody in the North Dakota University System will be able to get tested. They have called the National Guard and nurses to help with the event. Fargo Cass Public Health says this was not their idea, but rather a directive from Governor Doug Burgum. “We had the most cases right away, and we’ve been…

North Dakota reports 152 new COVID-19 cases and one new death Friday

Cass County accounts for 3,104 of the total positive cases and 76 of the total deaths.

CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 152 new COVID-19 cases and one new death on Friday. Twenty-nine counties report new cases. Burleigh County reports the most new cases with 31 and Stark County the second most with 25. A 90-year-old man from Grand Forks County with underlying health conditions died. The NDDoH says a case from Stark…

LIVE: FM Pride Week 2020

Turning rain into rainbows may never have meant so much.

You’ve been seeing the rainbows, but not the crowds. F-M Pride Week is wrapping up Sunday with a couple more online events to bring in the F-M LGBTQ community and their friends and family closer together, social-distancing style. Organizers say with Pride Week being held entirely online this year, they’re seeing a lot of reminiscing going on. Happy memories like…

North Dakota exceeds 200 new COVID-19 cases Thursday

Cass County accounts for 3,088 of the total positive cases and 76 of the total deaths.

CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 201 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, marking a new single day high for the state. Twenty-eight counties report new cases. Stark County reports the most new cases with 49 and Burleigh County the second most with 39. North Dakota’s COVID-19 numbers: 8,171 positive cases, 59 current hospitalizations, 6,953 people recovered and…

GF Schools & UND describe changes in the classroom due to Covid-19

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – The Grand Forks school district and the University of North Dakota share changes to their campuses in the upcoming school year. Students in Kindergarten through ninth grade will go back to school August 31. Tenth through 12th graders return September 1. Superintendent Dr. Terry Brenner says nearly one fifth of students will have distance learning. The…

A Team From The CDC Meets With The NDHD For COVID-19 Vaccine Planning

According to the Health Department there are three candidate vaccines, with one in phase three.

BISMARCK, N.D.- North Dakota was selected primarily because of the state’s immunization program, the CDC’s interest in coming to a rural state, and also to engage with the tribal nation. The teams have spent time discussing the ins and outs of the program as well as the assumptions. According to the Health Department there are three candidate vaccines, with one…