CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 394 new COVID-19 cases and five new deaths on Thursday. Thirty-eight counties report new cases. Burleigh County reports the most new cases with 74 and Stark County the second most with 64. Four people from Burleigh County and one person from Ward County died. All five people had underlying health conditions….
During the pandemic, bright spots have seemed few and far between. But this weekend, there’s a bright and colorful festival going on right here in the metro perfect for you and the whole family. It’s Chalkfest 2020 — and it’s great to hear about a gathering whose cancellation hasn’t had to be chalked up to Covid-19. There are some changes…
FARGO, N.D. — At the Big Iron Farm Show today, farmers from all over the valley came to talk about what farming this year has in store for them. The farm show is putting safety measures in place such as: hand sanitizer stations, hand washing stations, exhibitor booths spaced further apart, and the food court will be re-located to different…
CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 269 new COVID-19 cases and five new deaths on Wednesday. Thirty-five counties report new cases. Cass County reports the most new cases with 80 and Williams County the second most with 49. Two people from Burleigh County, two people from Eddy County and one person from McLean County died. All five…
The Minnesota State Health Department is releasing a new guide for parents this morning about symptoms that mean your kids should stay home from school during the pandemic. It’s coming at a critical time, as flu season starts to collide with the coronavirus pandemic. Experts say both illnesses can mimic each other. They also say it is also possible to…
WEST FARGO, N.D. — The picture painted by North Dakota and Minnesota’s Ag Commissioners at the Big Iron Farm Show for the remainder of 2020 and the future of 2021 is not a pretty one. “When you see almost a couple of thousand dairy farms go out of business, it’s a big deal,” said North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring….
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has urged the campaigns of Donald Trump and Joe Biden to abide by the state’s guidelines for slowing the coronavirus when they visit Minnesota on Friday. Trump may be running as the “law and order” candidate, but that hasn’t stopped him and his campaign from openly defying state emergency orders as he holds…
GRAND FORKS, N.D.–Grand Forks Mayor Brandon Bochenski has rescinded his previous emergency order requiring liquor license holders to close at 11 p.m. The emergency order will officially be rescinded at 8 p.m. on Wednesday. Mayor Bochenski said, “We’ve seen a consistent downward trend with our case numbers the past two weeks and the executive order was always intended to be…
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — Practice and competition resumes at Detroit Lakes High School as the school go into distance learning mode. A staff member of the high school tested positive for COVID-19 over the weekend and classes were called off on Monday. No students were in contact with this person but several teachers were in close contact and have been…
Courtesy: Fargo Public SchoolsFARGO, N.D.–Two students at Discovery Middle School have tested positive for COVID-19. School Officials were notified on Monday and immediately compiled a list of close contacts who may have been exposed to the students. Students and staff identified as close contacts received a phone call. Anyone who did not receive a call was not defined as a…
