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ND Governor Requests Major Presidential Disaster Declaration

March 29, 2020

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BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum has requested a major presidential disaster declaration to unlock federal assistance to support North Dakota’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor’s request seeks assistance for public infrastructure and facilities; mitigation grants for counties and tribal nations; assistance for individuals and households; and supplemental nutrition and transitional sheltering assistance, among other aid. “Federal assistance is critical…

1st North Dakota COVID-19 Death is 93 Year Old Fargo Man

March 29, 2020

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MAHNOMEN, MN–Roger Lehne, age 93, of Fargo, ND, formerly of Mahnomen, MN, died on Thursday, March 26, 2020, at the Veterans Administration Hospital, Fargo, ND, due to complications of the Covid-19 virus. Mr. Lehne’s funeral will be held at Anderson Family in Mahnomen, MN. Details on services for Mr. Lehne are pending. Categories: Coronavirus-ND, Health, Local News, Minnesota…

North Dakota Has 98 COVID-19 Positive Cases

Four more cases of corona virus recorded overnight

March 29, 2020

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A.M. POSITIVE TEST RESULTS | March 28 at 3 p.m. – March 29 at 9 a.m. · Man in his 30s from Stark County, possible travel · Woman in her 40s from Cass County, community spread · Woman in her 30s from Cass County, under investigation · Man in his 80s from Morton County, under investigation Categories: Travel, Possible Travel, Community Spread, Close Contact, Under…

Fergus Falls Company Makes Medical Gowns For Hospital

Shortex Products Says They Felt The Need To Make The Change To Help Out Those Who Need Supplies While Fighting The Pandemic.

March 28, 2020

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FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — A Fergus Falls company is switching gears from boats to medical gowns. Shortex Products says they felt the need to make the change to help out those who need supplies while fighting the pandemic. They say the equipment they use for the boat covers and other products were able to make the switch over to the…

Sanford Offering Dietary Guidelines During COVID-19 Stay-At-Home Order

Experts Say It's Important To Create A Healthy Daily Routine For Exercising And Planning Out Your Meals

March 28, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — Sanford is offering some dietary guidelines as people are being asked to stay home during the pandemic. Experts say it’s important to create a healthy daily routine for exercising and planning out your meals. They say a good tip if you’re eating canned foods is to rinse them through water to help cut down on some of…

Comfort King Mattress Factory Makes Masks For People In Need

Between The Sioux Falls And Fargo Location They Have Produced Over 1000 Masks.

March 28, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — “We realized how big of a need there was so it was hey let’s get on this i mean it’s just exploded from here,” Comfort King Manager Ben Enney said. Comfort King Mattress Factory in both Fargo and Sioux Falls have been working around the clock not only to stay in business but to make hundreds and…

Sanford Healthcare Provider Tests Positive For COVID-19

Sanford has been contacting people who may have come into close contact with the provider

March 28, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.- Thoes at Sanford say the provider first had symptoms on March 23rd and is self-isolating at home. Eventide officials say that healthcare provider had been at the assisted living facility in Moorhead this week. Sanford says the exposure was limited to the nursing home setting and no more than 10 people were in contact with the provider. Sanford…

Community Drive Helps Those on the Front Lines of the Fight Against COVID-19

They want to help supply healthcare providers with personal protective equipment

March 28, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.- Healthcare workers across the nation are working on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic with, at times, not enough supplies to protect them. “The nurses union out in Bismarck came up with this idea for Bismarck they are doing the same exact thing today and tomorrow. So, we thought that over here we could do our part and…

North Dakota signs executive order to slow COVID-19 spread from travelers

The order would apply to those returning to the state internationally or from one of the 23 states that have been classified as having widespread disease by the CDC

March 28, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — There continues to be a concern about people traveling into the state of North Dakota and the potential that they may spread COVID-19. Governor Doug Burgum signed an executive order to help slow that spread. The order specifically involves individuals returning to the state internationally or from one of the 23 states that have been classified as…

North Dakota Adds 15 Positive COVID-19 Tests, Total Now 83

March 28, 2020

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A.M. POSITIVE TEST RESULTS | March 27 at 3 p.m. – March 28 at 9 a.m. · Woman in her 40s from Mountrail County, under investigation · Man in his 30s from Cass County, community spread · Man in his 60s from Sioux County, community spread · Man in his 30s from Stark County, under investigation · Man in his 40s from Morton County, under investigation · Man…