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Employees test positive for the coronavirus at LM Wind Power in Grand Forks

April 15, 2020

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. – LM Wind Power in Grand Forks has shut down after several employees test positive for the coronavirus. The Department of Health has not confirmed how many workers at the plant that makes wind turbine blades have contracted the virus. However, Grand Forks County confirmed eight new cases. LM Wind Power is closed to disinfect and clean…

U.S. Chamber Answers Questions on Phase III of the CARES Act

One of the main goals of the CARES Act is to ensure workers are employed amid the pandemic.

April 14, 2020

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UNITED STATES – Phase three allocated $350 billion to help small businesses continue to pay their staff while being shut down. $240 billion has already been loaned out. With so many businesses applying for federal help many people are wondering if they can apply at banks elsewhere. “I know some banks have a long queue and you’re getting further behind….

The Shack On Broadway Gives Out Hundreds Of Meals For Easter

The Meals Include Ham, Corn And Scalloped Potatoes.

April 12, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — The Shack On Broadway gets into the spirit of giving out hundreds of meals. The popular Fargo breakfast joint handed out 250 Easter brunch meals to hungry people. The staff made customers stay inside their vehicle for practicing social distancing. The meals include ham, corn and scalloped potatoes. A friend of the manager says they ran out…

Downtown Fargo Bar Switches It’s Easter Sunday Brunch To Curbside Pick Up

They Sold Out Of The Meals In Advance.

April 12, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — A downtown Fargo restaurant is serving Sunday brunch for people to take home. The Boiler Room switched from it’s annual sit down brunch to a curbside meal. Staff bagged up meals that also included free Mimosa’s to-go for people who pre-ordered online. They sold out of the meals in advance. Staff say that it’s great to see…

Fargo Perkins Now Offers Grocery Items For Customers

The Chain Is Selling Bulk Meats, Produce And Items Like Toilet Paper.

April 12, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — Perkins in Fargo may be able to help you with knocking out some items on your grocery list. The breakfast diner is offering meals to go but the restaurant is also selling bulk grocery items for pickup and delivery. The chain is selling bulk meats, produce and items like toilet paper. The district manager for the store…

UND Interm President Hosts Podcast To Talk About COVID-19

"The Actions Of Everyone In Our Community Have Proven That We Are One UND," Wynne said

April 11, 2020

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GRAND FORKS,N.D. — A podcast hosted by UND focuses on how North Dakota is handling COVID-19. Economics and Finance Department Chair David Flynn says the situation in North Dakota is similar to what we’re seeing across the nation. However, he says while we’ve seen impacts on business in the state, some efforts by employers such as reducing hours versus laying…

Fargo Theatre Gets Over $2,000 In Grant Money

Contributors include the Criterion Collection and Oscar-nominated directors Christopher Nolan, and Wes Anderson.

April 10, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Theatre is getting a big helping hand from big name celebrities. The theatre received a $2,500 grant as part of a national fund to support art house cinemas that have closed due to the Coronavirus. Contributors include the Criterion Collection and Oscar-nominated directors Christopher Nolan, and Wes Anderson. Staff say the funds are greatly appreciated…

Realtors Use Technology To Connect With Clients Amid COVID-19

Technology has played a key role in helping realtors keep business going.

April 10, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.- Aspire Realty in Fargo is used to showing 15 to 25 houses a week and selling about 11 houses a month. “Through the month of March, business was really good, but coming into April and now as we’re seeing a massive increase in the numbers of positive cases, we’re starting to slow down tremendously,” says Katherine Kiernan, the…

Hoeven, Thune & Business Leaders Offer Financial Advice For Entrepreneurs

Hoeven Says A Great Thing He's Seen Is How Businesses Have Chipped In To Help Support Each Other In This Time Of Need.

April 10, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — Senators John Hoeven of North Dakota and John Thune of South Dakota and a team of business leaders answered questions at the Founders Only Virtual Town Hall hosted by Emerging Prairie. The two talked about how small business owners could benefit from the two trillion dollar stimulus package as well the positive outlook businesses will survive during…

Fargo’s Rocking Horse Farm offers social distancing scavenger hunt

April 9, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – Rocking Horse Farm in Fargo is providing an entertaining experience through the COVID crisis. The housing development has a picture scavenger hunt going on that people can do from the safety of their vehicles. They take pictures of the real world items on the list found on Facebook and the Rocking Horse Farm website. Everyone is invited…