BISMARCK, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health has confirmed the first case of community spread COVID-19 in North Dakota on Wednesday. Community spread refers to the spread of an illness for which the source of infection is unknown. The confirmed case is a woman in her 30’s from Morton County who had no history of travel and no known contact…
FARGO, N.D.–The United States Hockey League voted unanimously to cancel the entire 2019-2020 season on Wednesday due to COVID-19. USHL President and Commissioner Tom Garrity said, “This decision was not an easy one to make but was a necessity in order to keep our athletes, staff and fans in all 16 of our communities safe amid this international health risk….
FARGO, N.D.–Metro leaders and healthcare partners are hosting a public briefing to provide updates on plans to protect community residents and assist healthcare providers. Fargo Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney, West Fargo Commission President Bernie Dardis, Moorhead Mayor Johnathan Judd and Cass County Commission Chair Chad Peterson will lead the meeting. Public health experts from Fargo Cass Public Health and the…
ST. PAUL–The Minnesota Department of Public Safety has canceled all driver’s tests scheduled from March 18 to March 27 over coronavirus concerns. This includes Class D, commercial driver’s license and motorcycle road tests. Anyone with appointments during this time will receive a cancellation notice by email or text. Knowledge testing and driver’s license applications are still available. The MDPS says…
FARGO, N.D. — Hornbachers and Cash Wise are the latest businesses taking measures to keep their customers safe amidst national concerns of COVID-19. Rather than stay open their usual 24 hours, the stores will now operate between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. This will give the stores a chance to get an intense clean each day and will also give…
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Health confirms four new Coronavirus cases in Cass, Burleigh and Ward Counties. A woman in Cass County is in her 20s and has a history of international travel. A man in his 50s and woman in her 20s who have the virus are from Burleigh Counties. A man from Ward County…
FARGO, N.D. – Essentia Health postpones all routine appointments and elective surgeries for two weeks beginning Wednesday March 18 amid the Coronavirus outbreak. The company says in a release decisions about appointments and procedures after April 1 will be made at a later date. “We recognize that postponing routine appointments and elective procedures is disruptive to our patients and staff…
FARGO, N.D. – The Fargo School Board holds an emergency meeting to discuss Coronavirus planning. The district is drafting a plan on distance learning if schools are closed due to the outbreak. Middle and high schoolers would use the technology the school has already provided them for virtual learning. Elementary schoolers may have work sent home. Teachers would also have virtual…
WEST FARGO, N.D. – The West Fargo School District says despite rumors, the woman from Cass County who has the Coronavirus is not an employee. Rumors swirled on social media a teacher working in the district contracted the virus. The district says in a statement, “We have been informed by the ND Department of Health that any confirmed cases of…
FARGO, N.D.- Hair and nails salons in the area are continuing to see a decrease of customers. “This week we started to see the impact because there were less clients compared to last week. We were decent last week,” says Duyen Lam, manager at Q Nail & Spa. “I noticed it immediately today when I started. Because my phones weren’t…
