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Walz’s restrictions ‘heartbreaking’ for bars and restaurants

Governor Walz is restricting bars and restaurants to take-out and delivery service only between November 20th-December 18th.

November 18, 2020

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MINNESOTA — Bars and restaurants have gradually learned to adapt to the ever-changing COVID-19 pandemic and to state guidelines. They have made many changes and sacrifices to keep their doors open that have included limiting capacity, requiring face masks for employees and rearranging spaces so that tables are at least 6 feet apart. That is why some feel Minnesota’s newest…

Covid-19 changes protocols to meeting Santa at West Acres

November 18, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – This year, the Santa experience at West Acres Mall looks a bit different than in the past. Instead of the long lines, you will use an app to schedule an appointment with Santa. When it’s your turn, you’ll be allowed into a holiday themed corridor that leads to the big man himself. Instead of sitting on Santa’s…

Fargo Fire Dept. recruiting new members to its team

The fire department is looking to hire four to five new firefighters/EMTs to the team by the spring of 2021

November 18, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Fire Deparment is recruiting for the position of firefighter/EMT. In order to apply, you must be 18 or older, have completed at least 60 college credits, have a valid drivers license, be of sound mental and physical health and have the ability to understand written and spoken English. Eligible candidates will undergo a written test,…

WATCH: Gov. Walz Announces Four-Week Dial Back to Control Spread of COVID-19

in-person social gatherings with individuals outside your household are prohibited

November 18, 2020

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Governor Tim Walz announces new actions to help control the spread of COVID-19 including new restrictions on restaurants, bars, gyms and youth sports. His office released the following: Beginning Friday, November 20, at 11:59 p.m. and lasting until Friday, December 18, in-person social gatherings with individuals outside your household are prohibited; bars and restaurants are dialed…

Twin Valley Democrat opposed to new shutdown orders from Walz

November 18, 2020

Jim Monk,

TWIN VALLEY, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) – A Democratic state lawmaker says he disagrees with the latest shutdown orders from Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. Sen. Kent Eken of Twin Valley says there should be more of a regional approach when it comes to border cities. Eken says he also believes that the legislature should have more input on the business closing…

Teamsters on strike against Fargo food distributor over COVID-19 concerns

November 18, 2020

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – About 70 drivers and warehouse workers are on strike against a Fargo food distributor. Members of Teamsters Local 120 were on the picket line Wednesday at Cash-Wa Distributing, formerly Food Services of America. Teamsters Business Agent Brian Nowak says striking workers don’t believe the company is doing its best to protect them from exposure to COVID-19. As…

West Fargo Fire Department closes central station for two weeks

November 18, 2020

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WEST FARGO, ND — The West Fargo Fire Department’s central station located at 106 first St, will be closed for two weeks because an employee tested positive for the coronavirus. This will not impact emergency service response within the City of West Fargo. Those who were in close contact with the individual include the Chief, office manager and all of…

Longtime Minnesota senators leaving DFL to form Independent caucus

November 18, 2020

Jim Monk,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Two longtime Minnesota DFL senators announced Wednesday they are leaving the Minnesota Senate DFL caucus to form a new Independent caucus. In a joint news release, Sen. Tom Bakk of Cook, a senator since 2003, and Sen. David Tomassoni of Chisholm, a senator since 2001, said the move is a “natural progression” towards becoming…

Sanford Health to open new COVID-19 unit in Bismarck

November 18, 2020

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – Sanford Health is opening a new coronavirus care unit in Bismarck. The 20-bed unit at the former Bismarck Surgical Associates building is expected to open next week. President Michael LeBeau says the $1 million facility should be a “wake-up call for the community that the delivery of care is starting to get outside the norm.” In recent…

North Dakota reports 16 more deaths from COVID-19

November 18, 2020

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Department of Health is reporting 16 additional deaths from COVID-19. There are currently 9,977 active cases in the state, down 45 active cases since Tuesday. Cass County reported the largest number of new cases with 330. North Dakota has 297 people hospitalized with COVID-19. BY THE NUMBERS 8,488 – Total Tests from Yesterday* 1,033,592 –…