Coronavirus

Dr. Glasner
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Fargo Doctor emphasizes importance on preventative healthcare measures

He says he doesn't see this ending anytime soon even with the vaccine coming out.
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FARGO, N.D.- Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota’s Medical Officer Dr. Glasner says hospital operations have changed dramatically due to COVID-19. Dr. Greg Glasner says it’s changed the work flow, the amount of work, and how healthcare workers are able to do their work. He says he doesn’t see this ending anytime soon even with the vaccine coming out….

Farm Rescue
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Benefit concert planned for Farm Rescue

Nonprofit dedicates their work to helping assist family farm workers
Aaron Walling,

FARGO (KVRR) – A North Dakota-based nonprofit that focuses on helping injured farm workers is taking the extra step to help even more family farmers, including those affected by COVID-19. Farm Rescue is helping dedicate their time through service work by lending a helping hand to Midwest farm families. “With Farm Rescue we like to say we’re a hand up,…

Higher Education
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University & college leaders in the metro meet to discuss COVID-19 impact

The universities say the changes they're seeing has been a long time coming.
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FARGO-MOORHEAD – Universities and colleges in the F-M area met to discuss how they’ve been adapting to the pandemic. Universities across the nation have faced a lot of pressure as they grappled to find new modes of teaching while also keeping some sort of normalcy for students amid the pandemic. The main universities in the metro NDSU, MSUM and Concordia…

Coronavirus Update
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Minnesota sees 3,570 new COVID-19 cases, 22 more deaths

Jim Monk,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported a decline in newly confirmed COVID-19 cases on Tuesday. State health officials are cautioning against reading too much into short-term fluctuations after the extended holiday weekend. The Minnesota Department of Health reported 3,570 new coronavirus cases and 22 new deaths, figures that are low by standards of recent weeks. The lower numbers…
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City Commission okays pandemic relief for Fargo businesses

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – Fargo City Commissioners have approved a motion to assist bars, restaurants, retail, and ancillary businesses impacted by the pandemic. It will be targeted relief, beyond what the state and federal governments provide. Commissioners will look at a number of possibilities. That could include waiving next year’s liquor license fees, adjusting utility bills, and property tax reductions. Assistant…
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As North Dakota COVID-19 deaths rise, active cases plummet

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Department of Health on Tuesday reported 27 additional deaths from COVID-19. There are currently 5,686 active cases in the state, a decrease of 791 since Monday. 319 people are hospitalized. Cass County reported the largest number of new cases with 169.   BY THE NUMBERS  3,347 – Total Tests from Yesterday* 1,147,587 – Total…

Mn Covid
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MN Health Commissioner concerned with Covid-19 calling the state a “hotspot”

More than a third of Minnesota counties have now had case rates of over 100 cases per ten thousand people.
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MINNESOTA –  Minnesota Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm says the state remains in a crucial stage as Covid-19 cases are expected to continue to rise. Commissioner Jan Malcolm is expecting the number of deaths related to Covid-19 to increase in the coming weeks. “We are in still a very critical spot in this pandemic in Minnesota. This is the worst spot…

Cass County Covid
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Cass Co. Active Cases Appear To Hold Steady As Businesses Comply With Mandates

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — Cass County has more than 1,100 active cases of COVID-19 but things appear to be tapering some. There is a decline in the 14-day positivity rate. Fargo Cass Public Health Director Desi Fleming says it’s too early to say whether this will be an ongoing trend due to mitigation efforts, a lag in testing or other reasons….