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Restaurants Look Into Other Services To Keep Their Business Going

As dine-in services closed in North Dakota, many restaurants are doing delivery, take out or curbside options.

March 25, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.- As dine-in services closed in North Dakota, many restaurants are doing delivery, take out or curbside options. ‘”I find that it’s about half and half that we’re getting, because some people do not want to come in, don’t want to be around anybody. The other half just wants somebody to talk to. Just for even a couple of…

Minnesota Begins Crackdown on ‘Pandemic Profiteering’

To date, the Attorney General's Office has received more than 300 price-gouging complaints on goods and services deemed essential.

March 25, 2020

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is starting his crackdown against what he calls ‘pandemic profiteering’. The Attorney General’s Office began its enforcement efforts immediately after the Governor signed an executive order banning price-gouging on essential goods and services during the COVID-19 pandemic. To date, the Attorney General’s Office has received more than 300 price-gouging complaints on goods…

Price-Gouging in Minnesota: Make A Report

The state is cracking down on eighty-dollar toilet paper. Here's how you can report.

March 25, 2020

Emily Welker,

Minnesota’s Attorney General wants to hear from you this morning about price gouging on toilet paper and other goods sold at inflated prices during the coronavirus crisis. MN AG Keith Ellison tweeted out Tuesday out he’s getting reports of ninety-dollar toilet paper. He says his office responded to 150 complaints of price gouging last week and as many since then….

United Way of Cass-Clay unveils location of new headquarters

March 24, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – United Way Is excited to show the lot of its new location near the Red River Zoo at 4351 23rd Avenue South in Fargo. The unveiling comes on the same day as the annual Live United Awards ceremony. The organization says the need for a new location comes from the rapidly expanding community. United Way leaders hope…

Unemployment applications spike in Minnesota

March 24, 2020

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota is seeing a large jump in unemployment applications. In the last week more than 149,400 people are seeking help. The most cases are in the food preparation and service industry. More than 48,000 of those workers applied for unemployment. The largest age group applying are people 22 to 29 with 32-thousand applications. “The closures have…

Coronavirus Not Stopping Some From Getting Their Sweat On

Many are finding other alternatives to stay active during quarantine

March 21, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.- This is the new normal for those trying to stay active while under quarantine. “Our body is meant to be moved, if we were meant to be sedentary, we wouldn’t have joints to be able to walk. So, let’s make sure that we’re improving our temple while we can. We don’t know how long this quarantine is going to…

Moorhead’s Fix It Forward planning free oil changes for people impacted by Coronavirus

March 20, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn. – Moorhead’s Fix it Forward is looking help ease the stress of paying for vehicle maintenance during the Coronavirus outbreak. Fix it Forward plans to help auto owners by giving free oil changes and maintenance checks while COVID-19 keeps many out of work. The company’s goal is to make sure keeping a vehicle running doesn’t become a problem…

Fargo Distillery Creates Hand Sanitizer From Liquor To Help Those In Need

The Bottles Were Also Distributed To Local Grocery Stores And Other Businesses For Workers

March 20, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — Hand sanitizer, it’s something everyone is trying to get their hands on. That’s why Proof Artisans Distillers in Downtown Fargo says they felt the need to help out people in the community. “Using some of what would have been vodka were converting that into hand sanitizers.” Staff have been working around the clock making everything in-house, Northland…

Shoppers Step Up For Local Business Online Sales During Coronavirus Crisis

Boots & Heels Owner Shares Ways She's Trying To Keep Business Going While Doors Are Closed

March 20, 2020

Site Staff,

Local businesses that can’t stay open during the coronavirus pandemic are facing an uncertain future this morning. But the generosity of the community is giving them hope. Boots & Heels boutiques in Downtown Fargo and Devils Lake had to close their doors this week as COVID-19 spread. Owner Amber Sander is relying on online gift card sales to help…

HOM Furniture Closing Retail Locations until April

The decision came after the CEO decided it was the responsible thing to do to set the tone that the Coronavirus needs to be taken seriously.

March 19, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – HOM Furniture is temporarily closing all of their locations across all five states they operate in today. The decision came after the CEO decided it was the responsible thing to do to set the tone that the Coronavirus needs to be taken seriously. The retail locations include HOM Furniture’s sister stores Gabberts and DOCK86. Customers can still…