Health

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Burgum Holds Daily COVID-19 Press Briefing

BISMARCK, N.D.–Gov. Doug Burgum is holding his daily press briefing to provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic in North Dakota. Burgum will be joined by Senator John Hoeven. Hoeven will provide an update on the latest federal actions taken to combat COVID-19. The North Dakota Department of Health reported a total of 709 positive cases, 18 current hospitalizations, 269…

Minnesota Reports Most COVID-19 Deaths in a Single Day

The death toll has reached 200.

ST. PAUL, Minn.–The Minnesota Department of Health reports 21 new deaths related to COVID-19 on Thursday. The spike marks the highest number of deaths in a single day for the state, bringing the death toll to 200. This is the second straight day Minnesota has set a new daily high for deaths. The state reported 19 new deaths on Wednesday….

32 New COVID-19 Cases, 1 Additional Death Reported in North Dakota

Eighteen cases in Cass County and eight in Grand Forks County.

CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health is reporting an additional 32 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in North Dakota. Eighteen cases in Cass County and eight in Grand Forks County. Burke, Burleigh, Mountrail and Richland Counties also reported new cases. A woman in her 80s from Cass County with underlying health conditions passed away as well. With the new…

Elton John Postpones Fargo Show

All original tickets will be honored at rescheduled performances.

FARGO, N.D.–Elton John’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, which included a stop in Fargo, has been postponed. The tour shows had previously been postponed through May 2, but due to continued health and safety concerns, the decision was made to postpone the entire tour. Elton John was scheduled to make a stop in Fargo on June 13 at the Fargodome….

Drive thru testing for JR Simplot employees to take place at Alerus Center Thursday

GRAND FORKS, N.D. -Another COVID-19 targeted testing event will happen at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks from 12:00 to 5:00 PM on Thursday. It’s for JR Simplot employees and those who have had close contact with people with positive cases at LM Wind Power. Health officials say there are no reported cases at Simplot. State officials are calling it…

WATCH LIVE: White House COVID-19 Task Force Briefing

WASHINGTON–President Donald Trump and the Coronavirus Task Force hold their daily press briefing. For a full list of officials in the Coronavirus Task force, click here. Categories: Coronavirus, Health Tags: Coronavirus, Coronavirus Task Force, COVID-19, PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP, PRESS BRIEFING

Minnesota will be able to test 20,000 per day for COVID-19, Gov. Walz announces

SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Gov. Tim Walz announces the state has built the capacity to test as many as 20-thousand Minnesotans per day for the Coronavirus. It’s all part of a partnership between the health department, Mayo Clinic and the University of Minnesota. Walz says the collaboration will help assure every person with symptoms gets tested. Funding for the increase…

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Burgum Holds Daily COVID-19 Press Briefing

BISMARCK, N.D.–Gov. Doug Burgum is holding his daily press briefing to provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic in North Dakota. The North Dakota Department of Health reported a total of 679 positive cases, 23 current hospitalizations, 189 people recovered and 14 deaths. Categories: Coronavirus, Coronavirus-ND, Health, North Dakota News Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, GOV. DOUG BURGUM, NORTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF…

To Our Frontline Workers: We Say “Thank You”

While many of us are not on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic, we all know someone who is. Our essential workers are putting their health at risk everyday in order to ensure the rest of us can remain safe and healthy. KVRR wants to thank each and every one of our frontline workers for their dedication and perseverance…

WATCH LIVE: Governor Walz, Mayo, U of M Announce COVID-19 Testing Breakthrough

ST. PAUL, Minn.–Governor Tim Walz and representatives from the Mayo Clinic and the University of Minnesota are announcing a breakthrough for rapid, widespread testing of COVID-19 in Minnesota. The new statewide testing strategy will assure that every person in the State with symptoms of COVID-19 will get tested. The partnership is funded in part by $36 million from the COVID-19…