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NDSU distributes more than $3 million to students

Eligible students were able to apply for a grant up to $600.

June 24, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–Students at North Dakota State University have received $3,359,788 as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act. The funds were distributed to 7,874 students starting May 14. Eligible students were able to apply for a grant up to $600. In order to be eligible for the grants, students must meet the following requirements: Enrolled at least…

Sen. Klobuchar & health experts address decline in immunizations & possible dangers

A CDC report showed a "notable decrease" for childhood vaccinations in the U.S. during the coronavirus pandemic.

June 23, 2020

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MINNESOTA – There are many things that have taken a backseat since the pandemic started. One of those is some parents not keeping up to date with their children’s vaccines. “During those heavy months of pandemic time, the end of March, April and May, we had a significant decrease in the number of kids that were coming in for well…

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Burgum to provide COVID-19 update

June 23, 2020

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BISMARCK, N.D.–Gov. Doug Burgum is holding a press briefing Tuesday to provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic. Burgum will be joined by Maj. Gen. Al Dohrmann, adjunct general of the North Dakota National Guard and Director of the Department of Emergency Services. North Dakota’s COVID-19 numbers: 3,320 positive cases, 28 current hospitalizations, 3,008 people recovered and 78 deaths. Categories:…

Software issue delays Tuesday’s COVID-19 test results

June 23, 2020

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CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health says a software issue with the Electronic Lab Reporting System has delayed most of Tuesday’s COVID-19 test results. The issue has since been resolved, but the numbers affected will not be reported until Wednesday. The numbers that were able to be recorded show seven new COVID-19 cases in North Dakota and one…

88 Amazon workers in Shakopee test positive for coronavirus

June 23, 2020

KVRR Staff,

SHAKOPEE, Minn. (AP)–State health officials say the Amazon fulfillment center in Shakopee has one of the larger coronavirus outbreaks in a warehouse or distribution plant setting. At least 88 of its approximately 1,000 workers have tested positive for the disease caused by the virus. Another 99 workers at other Amazon sites in the Twin Cities have also tested positive since…

North Dakota reports 25 new cases and no new deaths Monday

June 22, 2020

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CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 25 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths on Monday. Nine counties report new cases including Burleigh, Cass, Cavalier, Dunn, Grand Forks, Ramsey, Richland, Sioux and Ward Counties. Sioux County reports the most new cases with 7 and Cass County the second most with 5. North Dakota’s COVID-19 numbers: 3,313 positive…

Minnesota & North Dakota Add More COVID-19 Deaths

June 21, 2020

TJ Nelson,

Minnesota has 8 more COVID-19 related deaths. The total is now at 1,380. All 8 deaths are residents of long term care facilities in and around the Twin Cities. Over the last 24 hours, the state has another 453 positive cases. The number of patients in ICU’s is at 160, the lowest the state has seen since April. A Stutsman…

Fargo Blues Festival Will Be Held in August

Organizers will be taking precautions for COVID-19

June 21, 2020

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — If you’ve been waiting for an event to actually take place this summer, here you go. The 25th Annual Fargo Blues Festival will be held August 7 and 8 at Newman Outdoor Field. Organizers will be taking precautions for COVID-19 and they say the open-air stadium will provide plenty of room for social distancing. Three headliners are…

Great Plains Food Bank Continues Farmers to Families Food Box Distribution

According to Great Plains Food Bank, during the pandemic, they have seen a 44% increase in demand for food bank services.

June 19, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – The Great Plains Food Bank is continuing it’s distribution of meals through the Farmers to Families Food Box program by the USDA. The program helps bring food from farms that aren’t able to sell all of their produce to food banks across the country during the Coronavirus crisis. According to Great Plains Food Bank, during the pandemic,…

Essentia Health updates its visitor policy for hospitals, clinics

Patients will be allowed one adult visitor at a time.

June 19, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–Essentia Health has updated its visitor policy for clinics, hospitals and procedural patient care areas. Effective immediately, patients will be allowed one adult visitor at a time between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily. Patients that test positive for COVID-19 will not be allowed visitors except in end-of-life circumstances. Visitors will be required to wear masks, be screened for…