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Sanford Health Treats First Coronavirus Patient with Plasma

Sanford’s first patient receiving the therapy is in Fargo, North Dakota.

April 20, 2020

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP)–Sanford Health says a critically ill patient has received a transfusion of plasma from a recovered coronavirus patient, the first use of the therapy by the health care provider. Sanford’s treatment is part of a national clinical trial to test the effect of blood plasma in treating COVID-19. The use of plasma is for hospitalized patients with…

128 Positive COVID-19 Cases Associated with LM Wind Power in Grand Forks

There are approximately 900 employees who work in the LM Wind Power factory.

April 20, 2020

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GRAND FORKS, N.D.–A total of 128 people associated with the LM Wind Power factory in Grand Forks have tested positive for COVID-19. The City of Grand Forks partnered with Altru and the National Guard for a mass testing event on April 16. Of the 426 tests performed, 99 were positive, 323 were negative and 4 were unable to be run….

North Dakota Reports 3 Cass County Deaths Related to COVID-19

All three individuals had underlying health conditions.

April 20, 2020

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CASS COUNTY, N.D.–Three Cass County residents have died due to complications with COVID-19 since 11 a.m. on Sunday. The North Dakota Department of Health reports a man in his 70s, a woman in her 80s and a woman in her 90s all passed away. All three individuals had underlying health conditions. The NDDoH also reports an additional 42 confirmed cases…

Moorhead Golf Courses Open Tuesday

April 20, 2020

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MOORHEAD, MN — Governor Walz’s announcement on Friday permits reopening of golf courses across Minnesota. The Meadows (401 34th St S) and Village Green (3421 Village Green Blvd) public golf courses will both open on Tuesday, April 21, at 10 am. The following guidelines will be followed to prevent the spread of COVID-19: o Club houses will be open; one…

Minnesota Advocates Talk About New Alec Smith Insulin Bill

Uninsured, Under-insured, Medicare Recipients And Those Who Do Not Have Access To Low Co-pays Are Included In The Bill.

April 19, 2020

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ST.PAUL, Minn. — In a video call with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, advocates and politicians, Nicole Smith-Holt got to see in real time a bill passed that she says will save lives against a disease that hits too close to home. “My Type 1 son actually died from rationing his insulin when he aged off my insurance and could no…

Bobcat Rolls Out New Safety Guidelines As Workers Return

Roughly 500 Workers Returning To Work Overnight And About 1,400 Workers In Total Will Be Back At Their Job Site For Bobcat.

April 19, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — “The salary employees and the people of West Fargo they’re all still working they are all still collecting paychecks and the bottom line is you don’t make money unless we are making you product,” President Of United Steelworkers Local 560 Will Wilkinson said After talking with workers worried about the safety conditions at Doosan Bobcat facilities in…

North Dakota dentists work through pandemic, only accepting emergency patients

They are following CDC and American Dental Association guidelines

April 19, 2020

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — In response to the coronavirus pandemic, dental offices across North Dakota have had to make adjustments. Implementing the recommendations of the CDC and American Dental Association, dental offices are open only for patients who have emergency needs. Dr. Matthew Eaton with Family HealthCare in Fargo says that includes procedures like root canals and extractions. He says his…

Students honor Fargo North teacher who died Friday

Rod Capistran suffered a medical emergency while teaching a virtual class

April 19, 2020

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — Roses, candles and messages of kindness fill the pavement at Fargo North High School. The symbols of support are in honor of beloved teacher Rod Capistran, who died Friday evening. “Everybody’s just kind of, even with everything going on, you can tell that this is bringing people together,” says Fargo North student Natalie Syverson. Students, staff and…

Owner & Chef of “Toscana” Dies Unexpectedly

A GoFundMe account has been started to support the family

April 19, 2020

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — The chef and owner of Toscana in downtown Fargo died unexpectedly on Thursday. A collection of pictures of Mirco Morganti are now in the window of the Italian restaurant. Morganti leaves behind his 5 children and the love of his life, Charlene. The restaurant has been greatly impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic. A GoFundMe account has been…

COVID-19 Cases In Minnesota Reach 2,356

April 19, 2020

Site Staff,

ST.PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Department of Health reports 143 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state bringing the total number to 2,356. Nobles County’s number of confirmed cases jumped from 36 Saturday to 60, the jump is likely linked to the JBS production plant in Worthington. The department also reports 13 new fatalities for 134 total deaths. Patients in…