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Minnesota Businesses React To Cold Weather Fishing Opener Along With New Restrictions

The orders include limiting travel, not going in large groups and maintaining social distancing.

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — In Detroit Lakes, shop owners say it’s not the usual bustling Saturday opener they normally see walking in. “I think the main rush will happen at the start of the week now once the weather warms up, it’s supposed to get better out than people will really come out in force when it’s actually enjoyable to…

Health Experts Discuss How To Deal With Isolation And Family Tension Amid COVID-19

She encourages people to find a hobby at home, whether that is knitting, painting, or doing puzzles.

MOORHEAD, Minn. – Mental health professionals say they’ve been kept busy with patients as the coronavirus creates tension between some families. “Family dynamic questions, how to deal with increased family stress, increase behavior from kids, lots of, lots of different things.,” says Christina Smestad, Mental Health Professional, The Village Family Service Center. They say it’s important for families to find…

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Burgum to Host COVID-19 Press Briefing

BISMARCK, N.D.–Gov. Doug Burgum is holding a press briefing to provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic. The North Dakota Department of Health reported a total of 1,425 positive cases, 33 current hospitalizations, 714 people recovered and 33 deaths on Monday. Categories: Coronavirus, Coronavirus-ND, Health, North Dakota News Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, GOV. DOUG BURGUM

Local Business Owner Reacts To New MN COVID-19 Fishing Regulations

Governor Tim Walz says he does not want people from out of state coming in for the opener.

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — The fishing opener starts on Saturday but before you think about picking up a rod and heading out on the boat the DNR has new rules. The department recommends people to follow the stay-at-home order by limiting travel to a fishing spot. They also recommended you only go with those you live with and maintain social…

ND dentists try to provide safe environment for patients to receive non-emergency dental care

The dentist office is providing personal protective equipment for patients and staff, using an air-purifier and requiring patients to wait in their cars

FARGO, N.D. — Dental offices in North Dakota are now open for individuals to take care of non-emergency dental needs. Dr. Brenda Barfield of Friendly Smiles Cosmetic Dentistry in Fargo is reminding those that may still be hesitant that it is necessary to visit in order to take care of those needs. Her office is taking precautions to ensure a…

Walz releases five point plan to protect long-term care facilities from Covid-19

SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Gov. Tim Walz unveils a plan to provide more support to Minnesota’s long-term care facilities. About 80 percent of the state’s coronavirus deaths have come from them. It will expand testing for residents and workers, work with health systems to create strike teams to conduct on site testing and follow ups and get facilities PPE. It…

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Walz to Provide Update on Long-Term Care Facilities

ST. PAUL, Minn.–Gov. Walz is providing an update on Minnesota’s response to COVID-19 and discuss the State’s plan to protect Minnesotans living in long-term care facilities from COVID-19. Walz will be joined by Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm and Homeland Security and Emergency Management Director Joe Kelly Minnesota has 9,365 positive cases, 435 current hospitalizations, 5,308 patients no longer…

15 Counties Report New COVID-19 Cases in North Dakota

2,235 individuals were tested since Wednesday.

CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 49 new COVID-19 cases from 15 different counties on Thursday. The counties reporting new cases include Benson, Cass, Grand Forks, McKenzie, Pembina, Pierce, Ramsey, Richland, Rolette, Sargent, Stark, Traill, Walsh, Ward and Williams Counties. Cass County reports the most new cases with 23, while Williams County reports the second most with…

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Burgum, Fargo and West Fargo Mayors Host COVID-19 Press Briefing

BISMARCK, N.D.–Gov. Doug Burgum is holding a press briefing to provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic. Burgum will be joined by State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler, Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney, West Fargo Mayor Bernie Dardis and Cass County Commissioner Chad Peterson. The North Dakota Department of Health reported a total of 1,323 positive cases, 32 current hospitalizations, 582 people recovered…

MN Dept. of Health gives reasons why Clay Co. coronavirus cases are so high

MINNESOTA – Health experts respond to the high amount of coronavirus cases in Clay County. It is eighth in the state with 215 cases and fifth in deaths with 14, but 16th in population. “Congregate care, as well as some congregate living situations where we’re seeing cases. So, that would include homeless shelters, that type of thing. So, two situations…