Coronavirus

West Fargo Public Schools to allow guests at graduations

Graduates will be allowed to bring two guests to their graduation ceremony.

WEST FARGO, N.D. – One day after Fargo made changes, West Fargo is now allowing in-person graduation ceremonies. After receiving guidance from Fargo Cass Public Health and other healthcare providers, Sheyenne, West Fargo and Community High School will allow two guests with each graduate. School leaders are encouraging guests to wear masks and social distance. They also partnered with Essentia…

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Walz to provide update on COVID-19 Pandemic

ST. PAUL, Minn.–Gov. Walz is providing an update on Minnesota’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Walz will be joined by Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan, Attorney General Keith Ellison, Department of Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington and Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm. Minnesota has 22,464 positive cases, 598 current hospitalizations, 16,314 patients no longer needing isolation and 932 deaths. Categories:…

Fargo pools to open June 6 with Smart Restart guidelines in place

Pools will operate at 50 percent capacity with a 250 person maximum.

FARGO, N.D.–The Fargo Park District will begin opening recreational pools on Saturday, June 6 with ND Smart Restart guidelines in place. Northside, Southwest and Davies recreational pools will open June 6 and Island Park Pool and Madison Pool & Splash Pad will open June 8. Swimmers are encouraged to arrive at the pool already wearing swimsuits as locker room use…

North Dakota reports sharp decrease in new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday

CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 17 new COVID-19 cases and two deaths on Wednesday. Only two counties in the state are reporting new cases. Cass County with 16 and Grand Forks County with 1. The NDDoH says 82 positive tests taken on Sunday are being considered inconclusive due to a malfunction on two pieces of equipment….

LIVE: Long-Term Care Center Task Force

The coronavirus ravaged the centers. Now loneliness is doing its part.

North Dakota task force leaders are looking for your help crafting a strategy to help families get back together with their loved ones in long-term care facilities across the state. Nursing homes and other facilities across the country have been ravaged by the coronavirus pandemic. That prompted Governor Doug Burgum to close long-term care facilities off to visitors on April…

WATCH LIVE: Red River Valley COVID-19 Task Force to hold briefing at 11 a.m.

FARGO, N.D.–The Red River Valley COVID-19 Task Force is holding a public briefing at 11 a.m. on Wednesday. Task force members will provide updates on the work conducted to slow the spread of COVID-19. Speakers will include: Director of Fargo Cass Public Health Desi Fleming Fargo Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney Clay County Public Health Administrator Kathy McKay City of Fargo…

Fargo Police warn college students of phishing scams

FARGO, N.D.–Scams targeting college students are making the rounds. Fargo Police say students should be on the lookout for emails claiming to be from their University’s “Financial Department.” The emails encourage students to click a link to receive a message regarding the COVID-19 stimulus checks. By clicking the link and logging in, scammers may be able to access user names,…

Demonstrators Hold Funeral Procession For Local Restaurants In MN

Part Of Restaurant Rally To Reopen In Alexandria

ALEXANDRIA, MINN. – Demonstrators in Alexandria are mourning the death of local restaurants if they’re not allowed to reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic. They’re mourning quite literally with a funeral procession, complete with a hearse. Copper Trail Brewing Company in Alexandria shared video on Facebook of what they call the Restaurant Rally to Reopen. The brewery says just about every…

30% of Positive COVID-19 Cases In North Dakota Show No Symptoms

The national asymptomatic rate according to the CDC is 35%

BISMARCK, N.D. — Gov. Doug Burgum says substantial capacity has opened up at labs across the country to increase testing for COVID-19. North Dakota is in talks with another lab located outside of the state to increase testing capacity. The goal was 6,000 a day by June and the state is currently only at around 2,000. The asymptomatic rate in…

MN Churches Prepare To Reopen With Capacity Limits

Places or worship across Minnesota are preparing to reopen as Governor Tim Walz allows faith services to resume under new guidelines starting Wednesday.

MOORHEAD, MINN. – The pews at Saint Josephs have been empty since early March. Under new guidelines for the reopening of places of worship across Minnesota, many of these pews will continue to remain empty. “It’s been a very different time, especially in how we do ministry for parishioners, because so many of the people that we would normally be in…