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Businesses challenged while competing with ND amid different Covid-19 rules Moorhead officials say

April 7, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn. – Moorhead officials say the city’s businesses are challenged while competing with others in North Dakota amid different coronavirus rules. In a phone call with Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar, President of Moorhead Downtown Incorporated Derrick LaPoint says it’s a challenge for Moorhead restaurants to compete with those in Fargo since they can offer alcohol for curbside orders incentivizing…

Gov. Walz expects to extend & refine stay at home order

April 7, 2020

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MINNESOTA – Gov. Tim Walz says he expects to extend and change his stay at home order on Wednesday to continue to slow the spread of COVID-19. He says the order will continue past Friday when the first one is set to expire. The new refined order is expected to allow some workers to return to their jobs. The governor…

Sen. Hoeven introduces legislation to fund $3 billion oil purchase for emergency reserve

The Bill was introduced by Republican Senator John Hoeven, Republican U.S. Representative Michael Burgess, and Democrat U.S. Representatives Lizzie Fletcher

April 7, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota Sen. John Hoeven introduced legislation that aims to fund a government purchase of oil to help boost the industry that has been hit hard by reduced demand. The bipartisan bill asks for $3 billion in funding to purchase crude oil produced in the U.S. for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. This move comes after Congress declined…

West Fargo Parks District Hosts Window Easter Egg Hunt

The event was meant to bring the community together when COVID-19 is keeping so many people apart.

April 7, 2020

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WEST FARGO, N.D. – The West Fargo Parks District has a special event going on to help spread some cheer and joy before Easter. They encouraged resident’s to hide Easter Eggs in their windows and doors as part of a scavenger hunt for parks district employees. The event was meant to bring the community together when COVID-19 is keeping so…

LIVE: White House Coronavirus Task Force Daily Briefing

April 7, 2020

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WASHINGTON–President Donald Trump and the Coronavirus Task Force hold their daily press briefing. For a full list of officials in the Coronavirus Task force, click here. Categories: Coronavirus, Health Tags: Coronavirus, Coronavirus Task Force, COVID-19, PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP, PRESS BRIEFING

North Dakota Launches Care19 App to Combat COVID-19

Care19 is currently available for Apple products and is coming soon for Android users.

April 7, 2020

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BISMARCK, N.D.–Gov. Doug Burgum announced the launch of a free mobile app called Care19 during his daily COVID-19 press briefing on Tuesday. The North Dakota Department of Health and Gov. Burgum partnered with ProudCrowd, creators of the Bison Tracker app, to create the new app. Care19 is meant to help the NDDoH identify individuals who may have come in contact…

LIVE: Gov. Burgum Holds Daily COVID-19 Press Briefing

April 7, 2020

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BISMARCK, N.D.–Gov. Doug Burgum and the North Dakota Department of Health are holding a daily COVID-19 press briefing. The NDDoH reported a total of 237 positive cases with 18 current hospitalizations, 82 people recovered and four deaths as of Tuesday. Categories: Coronavirus, Coronavirus-ND, Health, North Dakota News Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, GOV. DOUG BURGUM, NORTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Clay County Sheriff’s Office to Deliver Grocery and Pharmacy Items to Rural Residents

Deputies can make deliveries Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

April 7, 2020

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CLAY COUNTY, Minn.–The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is offering to deliver groceries and prescriptions to rural community members who may be vulnerable to COVID-19. The partnership will service anyone over the age of 60 or anyone with an underlying health condition who lives in rural Clay County. Deputies will be able to provide deliveries Monday through Friday from 8 a.m….

LIVE: Fargo Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney and West Fargo Commission President Bernie Dardis Expected to Issue ‘Stay Home. Save Lives.’ Directives

April 7, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–Fargo Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney and West Fargo Commission President Bernie Dardis are expected to issue individual “Stay Home. Save Lives” directives on Tuesday. The directives are meant to expand upon Gov. Doug Burgums efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 specifically in Fargo and West Fargo. Mayor Mahoney said, “This is the time we can make the most…

Fargo Cass Public Health Recommends Avoiding In-Person Gatherings During Upcoming Holidays

April 7, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–Fargo Cass Public Health is urging people to continue taking social distancing measures and avoid in-person gatherings during upcoming holidays and celebrations. Even short visits with friends and family outside of the household can increase your risk of getting COVID-19. Fargo Cass Public Health Director Desi Fleming says, “This time of year, many “snowbirds” are returning to the area….