FARGO, N.D. — As of Monday evening, Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney issued a mask mandate for the city of Fargo. There is no enforcement. If Cass County continues to see an increase in cases, that could cause a shutdown. “The concern is that if we don’t start turning this around and our numbers keep going up it’ll be difficult to…
NORTH DAKOTA – North Dakota’s governor shares a White House report showing the state needs to have increased coronavirus mitigation efforts to slow the spread of the virus. That includes people wearing masks, socially distancing, avoiding crowds and washing their hands. Governor Doug Burgum says the increased efforts will not include a mask mandate from him despite North Dakota having…
It’s been a stressful year. But a program at the YMCA of Cass Clay that’s here to ease financial and mental strain on local families is here to help. The “Pay it Forward” program at the YMCA allows you to nominate someone you know for a fully sponsored membership. It can go to families struggling under financial hardship, dealing with…
FARGO, N.D. — There is a lot that needs to be done to help the U.S. recover after the COVID-19 pandemic. NDSU Public Health partnered with the Challey Institute for Global Innovation and Growth to talk through these issues with a team of experts. The three panelists talked about the economic, social and health costs facing the country and how…
MOORHEAD, Minn. – Solutions Behavioral Healthcare Professionals in Moorhead is finally breaking ground on the site for its new facility. The project was scheduled to start back in March, but because of COVID-19 pandemic it was postponed. The new two-story building will help better accommodate the increasing need for its mental & behavioral health services. It will also feature a…
We’re in Day Two of early voting after it started off with a bang about 24 hours ago. Elections officials say people started lining up an hour before the polls opened at 9 a.m. at the Radisson Hotel in Fargo. It’s one of three locations open in Fargo and West Fargo to cast your ballot. Any eligible Cass County voter…
FARGO, N.D. — Of the 153 COVID-19 patients hospitalized in North Dakota, approximately 50% of them are in Fargo. Sanford Health says there has been between 60-70 coronavirus patients at their facility this week and Essentia Health has reported between 10-15 patients. There have been concerns over the hospitals having enough beds to handle these patients, but the facilities say…
FARGO, N.D.- It was the first weekend with the Cass County’s new Covid-19 guidelines of 25% capacity for restaurants and bars. Mango’s in Fargo says it’s been following the recommendations closely. The restaurant was already providing and requiring employees and guests to wear masks in the restaurant. The high-rise booths follow social-distancing guidelines. This means it’s able to seat every…
FARGO, N.D. — With rising COVID-19 cases in the state and children eager to dress up for Halloween, it may raise health concerns among parents. “Some traditional Halloween activities can be at high risk for spreading the COVID-19 virus. We suggest avoiding anything that involves a large group, indoor costume parties or haunted houses, carnivals just to decrease the spread…
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum along with the North Dakota Department of Health have submitted the state’s COVID-19 vaccination plan to the CDC. The plan outlines how a future COVID-19 vaccine will be prioritized, equitably allocated, distributed and administered in North Dakota. Key areas addressed in the plan include enrollment of health care providers to administer vaccines, storage and…
