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Enjoying local parks safely during the pandemic

Community members are asked to continue following CDC guidelines as they take advantage of nearby parks

May 4, 2020

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FARGO & WEST FARGO, N.D. — For Avi McGregor, living next to Island Park makes getting fresh air that much easier. “It feels awesome to get outdoors, even when it’s raining out here,” she says. Warmer weather and sunny days are hopefully around the corner, but visiting a local park may feel a bit different. “I understand the social distancing part…

Fargo mass testing canceled because of machine processing issue

May 4, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – The second half of a two-day mass testing event at the Fargodome was canceled due to a supply shortage at the North Dakota Department of Health microbiology lab. A lab official says the shortage is related to the Thermo Fischer machine which processes the most tests. This means the number of tests the lab can run is…

Walz cautious of reopening businesses in rural areas first

May 4, 2020

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SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Gov. Tim Walz responds to those who feel rural areas not hit hard by the coronavirus, and have hospital capacity, could open businesses before denser populated areas. Walz says other states are looking at the possibility and he is open to doing the same. He adds it doesn’t take long for an outbreak to happen. Walz…

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

May 4, 2020

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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 1,225 positive cases, 31 current hospitalizations, 540 people recovered and 25 deaths on Monday. Categories: Coronavirus, Coronavirus-ND, Health, North Dakota News Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, GOV. DOUG BURGUM, NORTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, PRESS…

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Walz to Provide Update on COVID-19 Pandemic

May 4, 2020

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ST. PAUL, Minn.–Gov. Walz is providing an update on Minnesota’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Walz will be joined by Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm, Department of Employment and Economic Development Commissioner Steve Grove, Homeland Security and Emergency Management Director Joe Kelly, Afro Deli CEO Abdi Kahin and Hospitality Minnesota President and CEO Liz Rammer. Minnesota has 7,234 positive cases,…

34 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in North Dakota Monday

May 4, 2020

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CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 34 new COVID-19 cases in the state. Twenty-five of the cases are from Cass County. The remaining cases are from Burleigh, Grand Forks, Morton and Stark Counties. The new cases bring the state’s totals to 1,225 positive cases, 31 current hospitalizations, 540 people recovered and 25 deaths. Cass County makes up…

American Heart Association Lifeline Stroke Program Saves Lives And Helps Patients

We'll Talk Live With The Heart Association About The Stroke: Lifeline In The 8:00 am Hour Of KVRR Morning News On Monday

May 3, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — In 2017 the American Heart Association put over 5 million dollars into the North Dakota Stroke System. The funding has helped improve training for thousands of professionals in emergency care, better equip hospitals for higher level assistance for patients, and help create programs for recovery from stroke. “It was a game changer for the patients, we realized…

Second round of mass COVID-19 testing takes place at Fargodome

The goal of the two-day event is to test 1,000 people

May 3, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — Mass testing for COVID-19 took place in both Gwinner and Fargo this afternoon. A total of 14 testing sites have been set up across North Dakota since the pandemic began. One by one, community members rolled into the Fargodome parking lot; each one waiting to take an oral COVID-19 test. 500 testing kits were available for close…

Wurst Bier Hall Remaining Closed For Safety Reasons

The post goes on to say they understand the decision is difficult to make.

May 3, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — Wurst Bier Hall in downtown Fargo and Wurst Bier Hall West in West Fargo are keeping the doors closed. In a Facebook post it says they have been fielding concerns from employees and felt it was in the best interest of everyone to remain closed. The post goes on to say they understand the decision is difficult…

Fargo Car Business Runs Convoy Of Jeeps For Healthcare Workers

The convoy is corralling its way to the Sanford Medical Center on 23rd Ave S and then to Essentia Health-Fargo on 32nd Ave S

May 2, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — At Corwin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Fargo Jeeps of all sizes are being loaded up and decorated with signs and images in support of healthcare workers. The convoy is corralling its way to the Sanford Medical Center on 23rd Ave S and then to Essentia Health-Fargo on 32nd Ave S. “I know some people who are…