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MSUM Temporarily Suspends Classes Amid Coronavirus Concerns

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MOORHEAD, Minn.–Minnesota State University Moorhead along with 36 other Minnesota State colleges are suspending classes due to COVID-19 concerns. Minnesota State Chancellor Malhotra said that the 32 Minnesota State colleges and universities currently on Spring Break will suspend classes March 16-22 and resume on March 23. The five remaining Minnesota State colleges will suspend classes March 23-29 and resume on…
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Sanford Health Announces New Visitor Policy in Response to COVID-19

The new policy will take effect on March 13.
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FARGO, N.D.–Sanford Health has announced a new visitor policy aimed at protecting the health and safety of its patients and staff. The new policy is in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and will take effect on March 13. According to the policy, patients will be allowed one visitor at a time and visitors are restricted to immediate family only. Visitors…
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NCHC Cancels Hockey Tournament Due to COVID-19 Concerns

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GRAND FORKS, N.D.–The National Collegiate Hockey Conference has canceled the 2020 NCHC Tournament amid coronavirus concerns. The cancellation affects the quarter-finals scheduled to take place this weekend and the frozen faceoff next week. Anyone looking for a refund for quarter-finals tickets are asked to contact their athletic department’s ticket office. Frozen Faceoff tickets can be refunded at the place they…
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Fargo-Moorhead St. Patricks Day Parade Canceled

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FARGO, N.D.–The 24th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Downtown Fargo-Moorhead has been canceled. The Downtown Community Partnership made the decision based on concerns of spreading COVID-19 in large gatherings of people. The parade was scheduled for Saturday morning.   Categories: Coronavirus, Health, Local News, Moorhead Tags: DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP, parade, st.patricks day

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NDSU and UND to Resume Classes Online after Spring Break

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FARGO, N.D.–North Dakota State University and the University of North Dakota announced they will shift to remote instruction for two weeks following Spring Break due to coronavirus concerns. Students are encouraged to monitor their emails for updates about classes. Instructors will contact students about classes that cannot be taken online. University operations at both campuses will remain open for the…

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North Dakota confirms first case of Coronavirus, Man In Ward County

The person who tested positive traveled out of state where he had contact with someone who tested positive for the Coronavirus
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NORTH DAKOTA – The North Dakota Department of Health confirmed the first presumptive case of novel Coronavirus in a Ward County man in his 60s. “We encourage citizens to be prepared and not panic – to base their actions on facts, not fear,” Gov. Doug Burgum said. “North Dakotans should take this virus seriously, stay informed and follow recommendations for…

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Gov. Burgum says sandbaggers are doing well, looks forward to permanent flood protection

The city is behind production levels for their goal.
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FARGO, N.D. — Volunteers are working around the clock at Sandbag Central to get 400 thousand sandbags ready by the end of the week. The city is behind production levels for their goal. “It really reinforces the need, this community we are talking about trying to protect here represents nearly 20 percent of the school children in the state of…

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North Dakota Receives Millions Of Dollars For Coronavirus

State leaders voted to accept the funding on Tuesday.
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FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota will be getting up to 6 million dollars in federal funding to stop the spread of the coronavirus. North Dakota has now tested 13 people for the virus: 7 are negative and 6 are pending with no positive tests yet. The cash comes from the over 8 billion dollar COVID-19 bill that was passed by…

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President Trump suspends travel between US and Europe for 30 days

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WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump says he is suspending all travel between the U.S. and Europe for 30 days beginning Friday as he seeks to combat a viral pandemic. Trump made the announcement Wednesday in an Oval Office address to the nation, blaming the European Union for not acting quickly enough to address the novel coronavirus and saying U.S….