Coronavirus

The F-M RedHawks and KFGO Host A Drive Thru Ballpark Lunch For The Community

The free "lineup lunch" meal included hot dog, chips, and a drink.

FARGO, N.D. – Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks and KFGO host a drive thru ballpark lunch outside Newman Outdoor Field. They wanted to give back to the community who has endured a lot during these last couple of months. The free lineup lunch meal included hot dog, chips, and a drink. Safety precautions remained in place at all times, and people were asked…

Rep. Collin Peterson Receives Award For Economic And Job Growth

259 other members of Congress also received the award.

UNITED STATES – Congressman Collin Peterson receives U.S Chamber of Commerce’s Spirit of Enterprise Award. It is given annually to those who continuously work toward creating jobs and economic growth. “I try to look at issues based on what’s good for my district. You know, I think that’s my job. My job is representative. It’s not to be a partisan…

Minnesota Turkey Growers Asking For COVID-19 Relief Funding

The turkey industry supports 26-thousand jobs in Minnesota bringing in more than 800 million dollars in economic activity.

MINNESOTA – Minnesota turkey growers and producers are feeling the sting as COVID-19 is causing producers to slow down production. “It’s been a challenge. It’s added costs to our situation, and in our case as a grower co-op, it’s the independent growers that are affected because they own the plant,” Former Chairman of the National Turkey Federation John Burkel said….

North Dakota reports 188 new COVID-19 cases and two deaths Wednesday

Cass County accounts for 3,182 of the total positive cases and 76 of the total deaths.

CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 188 new COVID-19 cases and two new deaths on Wednesday. Twenty-seven counties report new cases. Burleigh County reports the most new cases with 42 and Cass County the second most with 36. A woman in her 70s from McLean County and a woman in her 90s from Grand Forks County died….

NDSU Nursing Students lend a hand and a swab to keep the campus safe

For NDSU nursing and pharmacy students, the desire to help is second nature.

FARGO, N.D. – As students prepare to return to NDSU for the fall semester, they may be getting a helping hand, or swab, from their fellow students. That’s because they are helping out with mass testing. For NDSU nursing and pharmacy students, the desire to help is second nature. “When we put the call out for volunteers, immediately we were…

North Dakota reports 136 new COVID-19 cases and two new deaths Tuesday

Cass County accounts for 3,148 of the total positive cases and 76 of the total deaths.

CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 136 new COVID-19 cases and two new deaths on Tuesday. Nineteen counties report new cases. Burleigh County reports the most new cases with 50 and Morton County the second most with 18. A woman in her 80s from Burleigh County and a man in his 100s from Grand Forks County died….

Moorhead Area Public Schools to announce learning plan for 2020-21 school year at 9 a.m.

MOORHEAD, Minn.–Moorhead Area Public Schools is scheduled to announce its Return to Learn Plan for the start of the 2020-21 school year. MAPS is holding a press conference at 9 a.m. to share the plan. According to MAPS, the plan has been built using guidance from Gov. Walz, recommendations from county and state education agencies and input from parents and…

NDDoH resolves COVID-19 technology issue

Anyone with questions can contact the Health Hotline at 1-866-207-2880.

BISMARCK, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health says an issue with the electronic COVID-19 notification software has been resolved. The software issue was preventing people who were recently tested for COVID-19 from viewing their results. The NDDoH says anyone who wished to be electronically notified of their results will be receiving a secondary notification with an updated link to view…

Free Haircuts, Shampoos for Kids Going Back to School

The Salvation Army teamed up with Josef's School of Hair Design for the annual event

FARGO, N.D. — The 11th year of The Salvation Army’s Cuts for Kids event sees fewer people due to COVID-19. Capt. Jeanette Jensen with The Salvation Army, says, “Here in our Cuts for Kids event, there’s a lot that’s different. We’re now battling a global pandemic.” The event that saw roughly 125 children get free haircuts had more precautions this…