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Local Financial Expert Talks About Continuing Hit To Wall Street

Markets Fall With Continued Response To Fighting Coronavirus Around The Globe

March 23, 2020

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — Stocks fall about 3% on Wall Street after Congress hit another roadblock in talks to inject nearly $2 trillion into the economy. We asked president and financial advisor at Legacy Wealth Management, Paul Meyers, if people should be concerned about their 401k or investments now? “Our advice to our followers is that uh, be reviewing your account,…

Young Bismarck Woman With Coronavirus Encourages Her Generation To Take Action

She says you may be young, you may be healthy but you can still get it or even pass it on

March 23, 2020

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. — A young Bismarck woman who tested positive for coronavirus is going public in hopes that others in her age-group will learn from her experience. “I’ve been really afraid to talk about this because we were worried about getting hate,” said Alicia Rich. “Because it’s definitely not an easy thing to like say out loud like ‘I have…

No delay in Coronavirus testing according to Gov. Burgum

March 23, 2020

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum says 30 of the 300 tests done in Cass County and sent out of state are back with one positive. He did not know the county location of the person who tested positive as of his 4:00 PM press update on Monday. Cass County has only previously reported one positive case of the coronavirus….

Gov. Walz suspends evictions, adjusts state tax filing deadline

March 23, 2020

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is in self-quarantine since his bodyguard has tested positive for Covid-19. Walz has issued executive orders suspending evictions, providing relief to small businesses and collecting inventory for personal protective equipment. He says it would be unfair for people to be kicked out of their homes while many can’t work during the Coronavirus…

Grand Forks Schools ready for students to learn from home

March 23, 2020

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Grand Forks Public Schools is ready for parents to pick up supplies and technology for students to begin working from home starting next week. Governor Doug Burgum has ordered schools to begin virtual learning on April 1st. The Grand Forks district says students from Kindergarten through second grade will have pencil and paper activities. Third through…

Cass County Commission Gives Update on County’s COVID-19 Response

3/4 of the department is now working remotely

March 23, 2020

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — Cass County Commissioners and local officials met virtually to discuss how the county is responding to the coronavirus outbreak. County Sheriff Jesse Jahner says his staff has enough personal protective equipment, including N95 face masks. Inmates at the Cass County Jail are being screened regularly to check for fevers or other symptoms of the virus. Cass County…

Sanford Launches In-House COVID-19 Testing

Sanford officials say this will enable far more patients to be tested

March 23, 2020

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — Under the Emergency Use Authorization, Sanford is now processing COVID-19 tests using an FDA-approved method at its clinics and medical centers. Previously, tests were sent to the state Department of Health or commercial labs. The tests will now be processed at the Sanford laboratory in Sioux Falls. To be tested, patients must meet high-risk criteria and have…

Great Plains Food Bank Providing Mobile, Virtual Food Pantry Options Amid Pandemic

The food bank has made some adjustments to continue feeding those in need

March 23, 2020

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — The Great Plains Food Bank has had one mission for over 35 years: to end hunger in North Dakota and western Minnesota. But with COVID-19 causing work layoffs and school shutdowns, more people in our region are going hungry everyday. “In one small town, we normally serve 50 or 60 households, and last week, we had 105 show…

LIVE: Daily White House Coronavirus Task Force Briefing

March 23, 2020

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President Donald J. Trump and the Coronavirus Task Force hold a press conference at the White House. Posted by Fox News on Monday, March 23, 2020 WASHINGTON–The White House Coronavirus Task Force is hosting their daily briefing at approximately 4:30 p.m. President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence will more than likely make appearances. KVRR will be streaming the…

LIVE: Gov. Burgum Holds Daily COVID-19 News Conference

March 23, 2020

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BISMARCK, N.D.–Gov. Doug Burgum is holding a news conference to discuss the latest developments regarding COVID-19 in North Dakota. Burgum will be joined by State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler and Department of Human Services Executive Director Chris Jones. KVRR will stream the conference on KVRR.com and our Facebook page. Categories: Coronavirus, Coronavirus-ND, North Dakota News Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, GOV. DOUG BURGUM