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KFGO Selling New Quarantine Themed Clothing

Station Director Joel Hietkamp Says The Idea Came From Interest From Listeners.

FARGO, N.D. — A Fargo radio station is looking to bring smiles and solidarity in the community with some fun new clothes. KFGO is selling community COVID-19 hoodies, t-shirts and sweatshirts. Station director Joel Hietkamp says the idea came from interest from listeners. He says during these hard times its important for people to stick together. He also says with…

Landon’s Light Foundation Helps Those Affected By COVID-19.

The idea started from a discussion about how many families lost their income.

FARGO, N.D. – After seeing the financial struggle that many families in the area are facing, Landon’s light foundation decided to give 35 families a 100 dollar grocery store voucher. Participants were able to choose between Hornbacher’s, Cash Wise and Family Fare. The foundation had over 70 applicants apply for the assistance. “And we thought, what a better way than…

Moorhead Residents Asking City To Allow Backyard Chickens To Save Money Eggs

The Price Of Eggs Have Been Sky-rocking As Fox Business Says The Cost Of A Dozen Have Peaked Over 3 Dollars Nationwide During The COVID-19 Outbreak.

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Min Zhang of Moorhead says she got an idea on how to save money after seeing higher prices on some food. “So, we did some research and found out that backyard chickens provide high quality protein or you have the flexibility to feel like you’re under control over this pandemic,” Zhang said. The price of eggs have…

Moorhead Native Uses 3D Printing To Make Face Shields For Hospitals

Quinn Kupec is the son of our very own Chief Meteorologist Rob Kupec.

MARYLAND – Quinn Kupec is a Senior studying at the University of Maryland who saw the potential to help those at the frontlines after discovering a way he could lend a hand. “I saw a bunch of stuff on different 3D printing forums online talking about the ability to manufacture face shields that doctors and first responders need on 3D…

Eventide in Fargo confirms 12 new COVID-19 cases

The facility now has 13 total cases

FARGO, N.D. — Eventide confirms 12 new cases of COVID-19 at the senior living facility. Eventide officials say 10 residents and two staff members at its Fargo location on 51st Street South tested positive. They say they began taking extra precautions to stop the spread last week, after a single case was reported. After the 12 new cases were confirmed,…

Trollwood Performing Arts School Cancels 2020 Season

Registered students will be contacted regarding their registration.

MOORHEAD, Minn.–Trollwood Performing Arts School has canceled its 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The school says the decision was difficult to make, but the health of the students, volunteers, staff and audiences took priority. The cancellation includes Trollwood Academy, Totally Trollwood Academy, Totally Trollwood Musical, Trollwood Conservatory, Mainstage Musical, ArtSpark, Trollwood Players and Trollwood Student Leadership program. All…

WATCH LIVE: Grand Forks Mayor Brown Holds COVID-19 Press Briefing

GRAND FORKS, N.D.–Grand Forks Mayor Michael R. Brown is holding a news conference to provide updates on the local efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19. The briefing comes a day after Grand Forks partnered with Altru to hold a mass COVID-19 testing site. Mayor Brown will be joined by representatives from the City of Grand Forks, Altru Health System…

Minnesota Reports 159 New COVID-19 Cases, 17 Deaths

The state has a total of 2,071 confirmed cases.

ST. PAUL, Minn.–The Minnesota Department of Health is reporting an additional 159 COVID-19 cases since Thursday, bringing the total to 2,071. The state is also reporting 17 new deaths due to complications with COVID-19. Seventeen marks a record high in a single day for the state, bringing the total to 111. Clay County has the ninth highest number of cases…

NDDoH Reports 46 New COVID-19 Cases, Brings Total to 439

Cass County alone reported an additional 29 cases.

CASS COUNTY, N.D.–A total of 46 new COVID-19 cases have emerged since 11 a.m. on Thursday, bringing the total to 439 in North Dakota. The new numbers mark a record-high number of positive cases recorded in a single day in North Dakota. The counties with new cases include Burleigh, Cass, Grand Forks, Dunn, Richland, Stark and Williams. Cass County alone…