CASS COUNTY, N.D. – After North Dakota Governor Burgum made the decision to close all restaurants, bars and cafes to dine-in customers, city officials in the metro met to discuss how to support those who will be affected. “The cities of both West Fargo and Fargo are looking at utility bills next month and how to help the businesses. And…
BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota has seven new Coronavirus cases for a total of 26. Two of the new cases are in Ramsey and Pierce Counties. The Department of Health says the Ramsey County case is a woman in her 70s with an unknown origin of the virus. The Pierce County case is a woman in her 40s who traveled…
FARGO, N.D.–MATBUS will no longer be charging a fee to ride buses beginning Monday, March 23 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The company says by not collecting fees or selling bus passes, staff can more effectively follow federal, state and local health guidelines. The Ground Transportation Center at 502 NP Avenue will close to the public on Monday as well….
BISMARCK, N.D.–Gov. Doug Burgum is holding a press conference to discuss the latest developments regarding COVID-19 in North Dakota. Burgum signed an executive order closing all dine-in operations at restaurants and bars on Thursday. In addition, 26 people have been confirmed to have COVID-19 in North Dakota. Categories: Coronavirus, Coronavirus-ND, North Dakota News Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, GOV. DOUG BURGUM
ST. PAUL, Minn.–Minnesota Governor Walz is participating in the daily news briefing with the Minnesota Department of Health in response to COVID-19. Categories: Coronavirus, Coronavirus-MN, Minnesota News Tags: Coronaivrus, COVID-19, GOV. TIM WALZ, Minnesota Department of Health
FARGO, N.D. – Essentia Health changes Coronavirus testing guidelines due to a national shortage of testing materials. The company will focus testing “on the most susceptible people, including hospitalized patients.” Health care workers, including EMS, and people in long-term care facilities will be given priority. “We recommend patients schedule an E-visit or call our toll-free number if they are concerned about…
FARGO, N.D.–The El Zagal Shrine Circus has announced it is canceling the circus after previously postponing the event at the Fargodome. The circus was originally scheduled in March and then postponed until May, and now officially canceled. The organizers say canceling the event is a continued preventative effort to practice social distancing per guidance from federal, state and local health…
WASHINGTON–Vice President Mike Pence and the Coronavirus Task Force are holding their daily press briefing at approximately 10:45 a.m. President Donald Trump has led the briefings in previous days, but there is no confirmation he will be present on Friday. KVRR will stream the briefing on KVRR.com and our Facebook page. Categories: Coronavirus, Politics / Elections Tags: Coronavirus, Coronavirus Task…
FARGO, N.D.–Metro area government and business leaders are holding a press conference to discuss Gov. Doug Burgum’s executive order closing bars, restaurants, breweries and cafes in the state of North Dakota. All on-sale and on-site operations will close at 12 p.m. on Friday, March 20 and continue through Monday, April 6. Any take-out, delivery, curbside, drive-through or off-sale services are…
MOORHEAD, Minn. – Minnesota State University Moorhead President Anne Blackhurst reveals in a letter a student self-reported their case of Coronavirus to the Dean of Students Office. “We are thankful to this individual for taking responsibility for reporting their condition,” Blackhurst said. Blackhurst reminds students if they feel sick, seek medical attention and follow social distancing. The Minnesota Department of…
