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Hornbachers, Cash Wise close for overnight hours during Coronavirus outbreak

Both businesses say they will spend the overnight hours deep cleaning the stores and restocking shelves

March 17, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — Hornbachers and Cash Wise are the latest businesses taking measures to keep their customers safe amidst national concerns of COVID-19. Rather than stay open their usual 24 hours, the stores will now operate between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. This will give the stores a chance to get an intense clean each day and will also give…

UPDATE: North Dakota now has five cases of Coronavirus

March 17, 2020

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BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Health confirms four new Coronavirus cases in Cass, Burleigh and Ward Counties. A woman in Cass County is in her 20s and has a history of international travel. A man in his 50s and woman in her 20s who have the virus are from Burleigh Counties. A man from Ward County…

Routine appointments & elective surgeries canceled at Essentia Health

March 17, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – Essentia Health postpones all routine appointments and elective surgeries for two weeks beginning Wednesday March 18 amid the Coronavirus outbreak. The company says in a release decisions about appointments and procedures after April 1 will be made at a later date. “We recognize that postponing routine appointments and elective procedures is disruptive to our patients and staff…

Fargo School Board discusses virtual learning, serving meals at emergency meeting

March 17, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – The Fargo School Board holds an emergency meeting to discuss Coronavirus planning. The district is drafting a plan on distance learning if schools are closed due to the outbreak. Middle and high schoolers would use the technology the school has already provided them for virtual learning. Elementary schoolers may have work sent home. Teachers would also have virtual…

Diocese of Fargo cancels mass, makes changes to funerals, weddings & baptisms

March 17, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – The Catholic Diocese of Fargo has canceled public mass, sacraments and parish events during the Coronavirus outbreak. “We have the responsibility to protect the well-being of our brothers and sisters, and I judge these measures to be prudent and necessary,” Bishop John Folda said. Folda made the announcement on the diocese’s website. Funerals, weddings and baptisms will…

WF School District dispels rumors that Coronavirus patient is an employee

March 17, 2020

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WEST FARGO, N.D. – The West Fargo School District says despite rumors, the woman from Cass County who has the Coronavirus is not an employee. Rumors swirled on social media a teacher working in the district contracted the virus. The district says in a statement, “We have been informed by the ND Department of Health that any confirmed cases of…

Coronavirus Causing Blood Donation Shortage Nationwide

March 17, 2020

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FARGO, ND – The coronavirus is taking it’s toll on a lot of industries, including one that saves lives. Blood donation facilities are currently facing a nationwide shortage. It is due to the spread of the coronavirus and new CDC guidelines forcing blood drives to cancel and discouraging people from coming to facilties to donate. Vitalant says people shouldn’t be…

Government Encouraging People To Stay Away from Bars & Restaurants on St. Patrick’s Day

Bars like Dempsey's and Blarney Stone had people lining the bars, seat to seat, not following the advice of the CDC, the mayors, or Governor Doug Burgum.

March 17, 2020

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FARGO, ND – With a new case of Coronavirus popping up in Cass County, some may wonder if it’s the right idea to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at one of the many bars in Fargo and West Fargo hosting parties and celebrations for the holiday. “The CDC, whether it’s the federal government, or state government, we are trying to keep…

Moorhead Area Public Schools Providing Meals and Child Care During School Closures

The meals will be delivered to multiple schools for students.

March 17, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn.–Moorhead Area Public Schools announced it will be providing child care and supplying meals to students starting Wednesday, March 18. In coordination with the YMCA, Moorhead schools will offer care to district-enrolled students age 12 and under whose parents are emergency workers and critical in the community response to COVID-19. The state has designated which occupations are eligible for…

West Acres Mall Implementing Operational Changes Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

All stores in West Acres are being given the option to set their own hours or close entirely.

March 17, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–The West Acres mall is implementing some operational changes starting Tuesday. The mall building hours will be from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and the mall will no longer open early for walkers. All common area events are canceled through the end of March. Playland and the Roger Maris Museum video room are closed until further notice. The West…