FARGO, N.D. — An inmate currently in custody at the Cass County Jail tests positive for the coronavirus. Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner says the staff at the jail has been preparing for this exact situation. “We predicted that at some point, we would probably have an individual who would come in who was, you know, who was infectious with…
FARGO, N.D. — You will soon notice workers at Cash Wise and Hornbacher’s wearing masks. The CEO of Coborn’s says they have masks for all employees and are encouraging them to wear them at work. The CDC advises wearing a face covering while out in public. It may help to limit the spread of COVID-19. Face coverings can include cloth…
FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota is reporting one more COVID-19 related death bringing the state’s total to 8. It is a man in his 50’s in Ward County who had underlying health conditions and got the virus through community spread. There are 12 new cases of the virus in Cass County among 15 new cases in the state. 308 people…
FARGO, N.D. — The Shack On Broadway gets into the spirit of giving out hundreds of meals. The popular Fargo breakfast joint handed out 250 Easter brunch meals to hungry people. The staff made customers stay inside their vehicle for practicing social distancing. The meals include ham, corn and scalloped potatoes. A friend of the manager says they ran out…
FARGO, N.D. — A downtown Fargo restaurant is serving Sunday brunch for people to take home. The Boiler Room switched from it’s annual sit down brunch to a curbside meal. Staff bagged up meals that also included free Mimosa’s to-go for people who pre-ordered online. They sold out of the meals in advance. Staff say that it’s great to see…
FARGO, N.D. — Perkins in Fargo may be able to help you with knocking out some items on your grocery list. The breakfast diner is offering meals to go but the restaurant is also selling bulk grocery items for pickup and delivery. The chain is selling bulk meats, produce and items like toilet paper. The district manager for the store…
BARNESVILLE, Minn. — Out in the parking lot of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Barnesville, church members are wearing masks and handing out bags. “Normally when we spread them out they are gone in 5 minutes but this is a little different,” Leader Of Evangelism Board Kay Lane said. Inside the 150 paper bags rustling together in the wind are…
GRAND FORKS,N.D. — A podcast hosted by UND focuses on how North Dakota is handling COVID-19. Economics and Finance Department Chair David Flynn says the situation in North Dakota is similar to what we’re seeing across the nation. However, he says while we’ve seen impacts on business in the state, some efforts by employers such as reducing hours versus laying…
FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Theatre is getting a big helping hand from big name celebrities. The theatre received a $2,500 grant as part of a national fund to support art house cinemas that have closed due to the Coronavirus. Contributors include the Criterion Collection and Oscar-nominated directors Christopher Nolan, and Wes Anderson. Staff say the funds are greatly appreciated…
FARGO, N.D.- Aspire Realty in Fargo is used to showing 15 to 25 houses a week and selling about 11 houses a month. “Through the month of March, business was really good, but coming into April and now as we’re seeing a massive increase in the numbers of positive cases, we’re starting to slow down tremendously,” says Katherine Kiernan, the…
