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30 more COVID-19 deaths, 16 more hospitalized in North Dakota

December 8, 2020

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Department of Health on Tuesday reported 30 additional deaths from COVID-19. There are currently 4,774 active cases in the state, an increase of 16 since Monday. 337 people are hospitalized. Cass County reported the largest number of new cases with 165. BY THE NUMBERS 4,617 – Total Tests from Yesterday* 1,193,850 – Total…

Gov. Walz hopes new quarantine period will make Minnesotans more compliant

Minnesotans who are exposed to COVID-19 can shorten their quarantine from 14 days to 10 or 7 days in some cases.

December 7, 2020

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MINNESOTA – Minnesotans who are exposed to COVID-19 can shorten their quarantine from 14 days to 10 or 7 days in some cases. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz says a 14 day quarantine period still remains the optimal time you should isolate. With the new CDC guideline of a 10-day recommended quarantine, Walz believes people will be more compliant. “The belief…

Cass County Sheriff’s Office receives money to clean jail

The Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding will cover expenses for supplies and sanitizing the jail facility.

December 7, 2020

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CASS COUNTY, N.D. – Cass County Commissioners authorize grants that will help the Sheriff’s Office to prevent, prepare and respond to COVID-19. The Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding will cover expenses for supplies and sanitizing the jail facility. Staff has been asking for funding due to a recent outbreak of COVID-19. Some of the items include disinfectants, gloves and masks. The…

Great Plains Food Bank receives major donation from Hess Corporation

Donation will be used to buy shelf-stable food for those in need

December 7, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – The Great Plains Food Bank is receiving a major donation from the Hess Corporation. Hess is gifting $100,000 to help end hunger in North Dakota & western Minnesota. The food bank will be able to buy around three truckloads of shelf-stable food for those in need with the donation. Since the start of COVID-19, the Great Plains…

North Dakota reports first inmate death from COVID-19

December 7, 2020

Jim Monk,

North Dakota State PenitentiaryBISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is reporting the first death of an inmate who was COVID-19 positive. The inmate, in his 60s, tested positive on November 16. He was admitted to a Bismarck hospital on Nov. 25, and passed away on Dec. 4. This is the first COVID-19 related death of…

9 more deaths, fewer COVID-19 cases in North Dakota

December 7, 2020

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Department of Health on Monday reported 9 additional deaths from COVID-19. There are currently 4,758 active cases in the state, a decrease of 211 since Sunday. 304 people are hospitalized. Cass County reported the largest number of new cases with 110. Categories: Coronavirus, Local News, North Dakota News

Fargo Public Schools to allow spectators during student activities

December 4, 2020

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – When student activities and competitions resume on December 14, Fargo Public Schools will allow a maximum of 50 spectators per event. The number applies to spectators only and does not include athletes, coaches, athletic staffing, and credentialed event staff. Only home spectators will be permitted. Masks are required for all fans, and table, sideline, and media personnel…

Task Force memo to Burgum discusses avoiding shopping, urges colleges, tribes to test weekly

December 3, 2020

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – Federal health officials are warning that all people over 65, or those with significant health conditions should avoid any indoor public places. The information is contained in a Nov.29 internal briefing sent to Gov. Doug Burgum from the White House Coronavirus Task Force. “We are in a very dangerous place due to the current, extremely high…

LIVE: Heidi for United States Secretary of Agriculture

The region's biggest food bank is pushing to get the former U.S. Senator from North Dakota into the President-elect's cabinet.

December 3, 2020

Emily Welker,

Former North Dakota Senator Heidi Heitkamp is on the short list to be President-elect Joe Biden’s chief on all things agriculture in the new administration. And this morning, our region’s biggest food bank is hoping to help get her into the top spot — with your help. The Great Plains Food Bank says the former U-S senator did a lot…

COVID-19 vaccine likely coming to North Dakota week of December 14th

Vaccines will be available from pharmacies, public health and private health care providers

December 2, 2020

Site Staff,

NORTH DAKOTA — The North Dakota Department of Health says two COVID-19 vaccines could make their way to the state this month. The FDA will discuss approving Emergency Use Authorization for the Pfizer vaccine next Thursday. Discussions about Moderna will take place the following week. “A vaccine will likely be in North Dakota the week of December 14th, and providers…