BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota is leading the nation in testing it’s long-term care population. A second round of testing all staff and residents will be finished by Friday, making the state the first in the nation to reach that milestone. “Seven days out of the first 14 days in June, we had zero new cases in the state of…
BISMARCK, N.D.–Gov. Doug Burgum is holding a press briefing to provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic in North Dakota. The North Dakota Department of Health reported a total of 3,124 positive cases, 26 current hospitalizations, 2,720 people recovered and 74 deaths. Categories: Coronavirus, Coronavirus-ND, Health, North Dakota News Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, GOV. DOUG BURGUM, PRESS BRIEFING
UPDATE: Thursday’s COVID-19 testing event, scheduled to take place from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the Fargodome, has been closed for the remainder of the day due to state lab capacity. Testing begins again Friday morning, starting at 10 a.m. FARGO, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health is planning four additional COVID-19 testing events over the next two…
Even if we don’t hit a new record high today, temperatures are still dangerously hot outside. Just like they were yesterday. The experts at F-M ambulance say it’s during a long stretch of hot days that they typically see a spike in heat-related emergency calls. That’s often because after a day or so, we forget to keep ourselves hydrated. They…
CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 23 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths on Tuesday. Seven counties report new cases including Burleigh, Cass, Grand Forks, McLean, Morton, Ransom and Walsh Counties. Burleigh and Cass Counties report the most new cases with nine each. North Dakota’s COVID-19 numbers: 3,124 positive cases, 26 current hospitalizations, 2,720 people recovered…
CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 22 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths on Monday. Five counties report new cases including Burleigh, Cass, Grand Forks, Morton and Sioux Counties. The NDDoH says a previously reported case from Cass County was determined to be from out of state. The total number of positive COVID-19 cases has been…
FARGO, N.D. — It’s the 2nd day of the Drive Thru Food Truck and business continues to grow. Dozens of cars lined up inside the parking lot at the North Dakota Horse Building waiting for their turn to place an order for some food. All staff are required to wear face masks and gloves at all time and practice social…
MOORHEAD, Minn,- She said to me, I’m going to die of boredom before I die of the virus.” Trish Bergstrom’s mom Kathy Richardson never once lost her sense of humor even as she fought COVID-19. She is 92-years-old with underlying health conditions. This put her in the at risk category for possible complications. “I knew that her life expectancy is…
FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Food Truck Festival is back, but with a twist. The trucks are at the North Dakota Horse Park, but customers have to drive-up to pick up the food. The festival runs all weekend and all staff will be wearing gloves and masks. Customers are asked to pay with a credit card or exact change. People…
SAINT PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Legislature is in special session and they’re tackling big issues like coronavirus response and police reform. State Sen. Kent Eken of Twin Valley was one of three Democrats to join Republicans in voting to end Governor Tim Walz’s emergency powers for coronavirus response. The Democrat controlled House struck down the measure allowing the governor…
