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WATCH LIVE: Gov. Walz to provide ‘phased plans’ for reopening bars, restaurants at 3 p.m.

KVRR will stream the press briefing here at 3 p.m.

May 20, 2020

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ST. PAUL, Minn.–Gov. Tim Walz and his team are expected to provide plans for reopening bars and restaurants in a press briefing on Wednesday. Walz will be joined by Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm, Department of Employment and Economic Development Commissioner Steve Grove, Director of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Joe Kelly and Minnesota Management and Budget Commissioner Myron Frans….

Senator Klobuchar Introduces Legislation To Help Local Non-profits

The new bill would offer grants to struggling non-profits who operate essential services during the pandemic, and who offer to hire new employees to help continue their services.

May 19, 2020

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WASHINGTON – “We are living at a time right now where our non-profits are the backbone of getting food to people,” said Senator Amy Klobuchar. The COVID-19 crisis has brought on an increased demand for food pantries and shelters across the country, and struggling non-profits are doing all they can to accommodate that skyrocketing demand. “We’ve already seen an increase in…

Energy Economists Warn NDIC To Vote No On ND Oil Production Cuts

They warn forcing producers to cut production will not stabilize prices for producers.

May 19, 2020

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BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Industrial Commission will vote tomorrow on if the state should mandate production cuts for oil producers. Economists are warning them to vote no. They warn forcing producers to cut production will not stabilize prices for producers. They also say storing oil is not a financial issue for North Dakota producers, as they already utilize…

FM Antiques Remodels For Smart Reopening On Tuesday

The store will open it's doors at 10 a.m. on Tuesday.

May 17, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — The steel gates won’t be up for much longer as DeeDee Sonstelie and her team are working to have their shop FM Antiques in the Moorhead Mall for it’s Tuesday re-opening. “It’s kind of nerve-racking and exciting at the same time so it’s exciting but we don’t know what to expect, so we are just preparing for…

Employees at Fargo Assembly facilities test positive for Covid-19

May 15, 2020

Emily Welker,

NORTH DAKOTA – Officials at a Fargo-based electronics manufacturing company confirms an outbreak of coronavirus among their employees. Fargo Assembly says employees across the wiring harness manufacturers’ four North Dakota facilities tested positive for Covid-19. The business did not specify which plants the cases were confirmed at. Fargo Assembly has about 450 employees in the state. The company says it’s…

Grand Forks ready to shift into its smart restart plan

May 12, 2020

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Grand Forks Mayor Micheal Brown is giving us an update on what his team calls “The Smart Restart.” With nearly half of their nearly 300 positive COVID-19 cases already recovered, Grand Forks is ready to shift their focus on getting life back to normal. The Smart Restart plan includes new business models for hospitality and retail…

Ag Leaders Discuss Devastating Impact Coronavirus Has on Commodity Prices

Since the outbreak began, the price of wheat has fallen three percent, corn 15 percent, soybeans 10 percent and ethanol 38 percent.

May 12, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – Leaders in the agriculture industry are discussing the massive impact the coronavirus has on commodity prices. Since the outbreak began, the price of wheat has fallen three percent, corn 15 percent, soybeans 10 percent and ethanol 38 percent. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Congressman Collin Peterson says that the economic impact on ethanol is massive and he is…

LIVE: Get Your Garden On

Because right now our neighborhoods look more like they're growing blankets than food and flowers.

May 12, 2020

Emily Welker,

Gardens are big right now — or at least, a lot of people want them to be. Unfortunately, if you just couldn’t wait and went ahead with planting out, you might have a yard right now that looks a little more like you’re growing blankets than tomatoes and petunias. Our late-season frost struck hard at the hearts of seasoned gardeners…

Motorcoach Companies Caravaning Across American To Save Industry And Jobs

The buses are expecting to make it to D.C. by Wednesday

May 10, 2020

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DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — The wheels of business may be halted for thousands of motorcoach companies around the country as the vehicles are parked. But a band of owners are shifting into gear to get funding in D.C. Minnesota Charter Bus Association working with companies in all 50 states is coming together for “Rolling For Awareness.” “If we don’t get…

Sons Of Norway Set To Reopen Monday With Remodeled Kitchen

The restaurant has been doing pick-up and curbside orders for customers.

May 9, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — A iconic Fargo restaurant is re-opening it’s doors after a kitchen remodel and new steps put in place to protect customers. The Sons Of Norway’s door are set to re-open to the public starting Monday. The restaurant has been doing pick-up and curbside orders for customers. The Fargo business also re-arranged the dinning room to better follow…