GRAND FORKS N.D. — Mayor Michael Brown urging people to continue taking precautions like wearing masks, physically distancing and washing your hands. An increased number of Covid-19 cases are linked to Grand Forks with 145 LM Wind Power employees testing positive. The mayor says if new cases begin to rise again businesses may need to be closed again to slow…
BISMARCK, N.D. — Gov. Doug Burgum and other state leaders continue to work to protect the vulnerable population from COVID-19. Of the 218 long term care facilities in North Dakota, 27 have positive cases. Villa Maria in Fargo has the most with 27. The executive director of Human Services has a message for everyone. “Even though the governor is talking…
BISMARCK, N.D.–Gov. Doug Burgum is holding a press briefing to provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic and the new standard operating procedures for businesses. Burgum will be joined by Department of Human Services Executive Director Chris Jones. The North Dakota Department of Health reported a total of 1,033 positive cases, 28 current hospitalizations, 437 people recovered and 19 deaths…
CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health has reported 42 new COVID-19 cases since Tuesday. The counties reporting new cases include Burleigh, Cass, Grand Forks, McKenzie, Stark and Stutsman Counties. The total number of positive cases in the state has reached 1,033. Of those cases, 28 people are currently hospitalized, 437 have recovered and 19 people have died. Cass…
FARGO & GRAND FORKS, N.D. – As the pandemic ramped up, and businesses and schools closed around the nation, NDSU and UND found themselves in a situation that would require them to keep hundreds of students in on campus housing. “The reasons vary tremendously, whether it was international students who couldn’t get back home, or students who needed internet. We…
FARGO, N.D. – As excited as many businesses in the area are to reopen their doors, they say they’re first priority is keeping their clients and staff safe. “When clients come in, they have to wear face shields or face masks of some sort,” says Tom Huynh the Owner of Polished Nail Spa Downtown. “Our technicians will be wearing masks,…
FARGO, N.D. – Every year, an award is presented to highlight a staff member who goes above and beyond for the students and their families. This year’s award went to Alison Beutler, who has been working with the school district since 2014. She is the kitchen manager at Longfellow Elementary School. “You have made such a big impact on the…
WEST FARGO, N.D. — The Holy Cross Knights of Columbus Council 9642 is giving back to their community with a no-contact food drive. The four-day drop-off drive is collecting nonperishable items of food to be donated to the Great Plains Food Bank and to Trinity Elementary School to help with their lunch program. Organizers say this is an especially important…
BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota releasing protocols and industry standards for businesses to reopen on Friday. Things will look a lot different the next time you head to your favorite restaurant or bar. Capacity will be limited to 50%. Tables will be spaced out and limited to 10 people. There will be no self-service cups, straws or condiments. Salad bars…
BISMARCK, N.D.–Gov. Doug Burgum is holding a press briefing at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday to provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic and the new standard operating procedures for businesses. Burgum will be joined by Commerce Commissioner Michelle Kommer who will help explain ND Smart Restart guidelines. The industries being allowed to open with specific guidelines include restaurants and bars,…
