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Broken machine will likely cause back log of testing in Cass County

The machine broken in a Bismarck lab caused a mass testing event in Fargo to be cancelled

May 4, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — Fargo has preformed nearly 7,600 COVID-19 tests and is hoping to administer much more through mass testing events. The city has already held two of these large-scale testing events. A third was scheduled for Monday, but a broken machine in the Bismarck lab where the tests are sent caused that event to be cancelled. Public health officials…

Enjoying local parks safely during the pandemic

Community members are asked to continue following CDC guidelines as they take advantage of nearby parks

May 4, 2020

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FARGO & WEST FARGO, N.D. — For Avi McGregor, living next to Island Park makes getting fresh air that much easier. “It feels awesome to get outdoors, even when it’s raining out here,” she says. Warmer weather and sunny days are hopefully around the corner, but visiting a local park may feel a bit different. “I understand the social distancing part…

Fargo mass testing canceled because of machine processing issue

May 4, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – The second half of a two-day mass testing event at the Fargodome was canceled due to a supply shortage at the North Dakota Department of Health microbiology lab. A lab official says the shortage is related to the Thermo Fischer machine which processes the most tests. This means the number of tests the lab can run is…

Casey’s General Stores Donates To Help COVID-19 Relief

May 4, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – Casey’s General Stores is giving a $5,000 donation to Great Plains Food Bank to help support efforts to feed families during the pandemic. Casey’s recently partnered with Feeding America to provide $500,000 over the next year to help feed hungry families across the 16 states the company operates in. According to Feeding America, due to the pandemic,…

Mass Testing Sites Postponed But Gov. Burgum Says Testing Is Still Available

More targeted testing is being planned for Cass, Grand Forks and Dunn Counties which have the highest positive rates

May 4, 2020

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BISMARCK, N.D. — Gov. Doug Burgum says mass testing events today in Fargo and tomorrow in Williston were not canceled, but rather postponed. He says due to mechanical issues at the state lab, North Dakota now has around 5,000 tests on backlog waiting to be processed. But he says if you think you have the virus, you should get tested….

North Dakota State Parks to Reopen May 9

Campers will be required to make reservations online before visiting any parks.

May 4, 2020

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NORTH DAKOTA–The North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department is reopening state park campgrounds on May 9. All campgrounds, except Little Missouri State Park, will open for no-service camping on May 9 and all parks will be opened with limited service on May 21. Once all parks are open, campers will experience limited access to restrooms, no multi-unit camping and limited…

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Burgum to Host COVID-19 Press Briefing

May 4, 2020

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BISMARCK, N.D.–Gov. Doug Burgum is holding a press briefing to provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic. The North Dakota Department of Health reported a total of 1,225 positive cases, 31 current hospitalizations, 540 people recovered and 25 deaths on Monday. Categories: Coronavirus, Coronavirus-ND, Health, North Dakota News Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, GOV. DOUG BURGUM, NORTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, PRESS…

34 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in North Dakota Monday

May 4, 2020

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CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 34 new COVID-19 cases in the state. Twenty-five of the cases are from Cass County. The remaining cases are from Burleigh, Grand Forks, Morton and Stark Counties. The new cases bring the state’s totals to 1,225 positive cases, 31 current hospitalizations, 540 people recovered and 25 deaths. Cass County makes up…

Fargo Public Schools to Host Virtual Graduation Ceremonies

Information about each virtual graduation will be sent to students and families.

May 4, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–Fargo Public Schools will host virtual graduation ceremonies for all graduating students. The ceremonies will be held on the same day the in-person graduations were originally scheduled. The dates are as follows: Adult Learning Center: May 29, 2020 Woodrow Wilson High School: May 29, 2020 Davies High School: May 31, 2020 North High School: May 31, 2020 South High…

North Dakota Arts and Culture Industries to Receive CARES Act Funding

The CARES Act applications will close May 18.

May 4, 2020

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BISMARCK, N.D.–Arts, culture and creative industries impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can now apply for CARES Act funding. The North Dakota Council on the Arts announced a total of $371,700 is available on Monday. Organizations and nonprofits whose revenue relies heavily on admissions, ticket sales and other earned income are eligible to apply. Artists and contractors who produce art and…