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The Coronavirus Pandemic Will Have Many People Celebrating Easter From Home

Religious Leaders in the F-M Are are trying to adjust to the new normal.

April 9, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – The Fargo Diocese will provide its Easter weekend services online. “These are going to be live streamed. There will be no congregation present. So, that’s probably the biggest difference is, we won’t have anybody in sanctuary except for the presider and those involved in the mass. And the congregation needs to take part at home. That’s just…

Sabin-Elmwood Fire Department celebrates birthdays during social isolation

The department formed a parade of trucks to stop by the homes of kids on their birthdays

April 9, 2020

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SABIN, Minn. — Normally, the sound of fire truck sirens are heard in the case of an emergency, but this week, the Sabin-Elwood Fire Department found a way to use that noise for something more positive. “With kids not being able to have birthday parties and fun stuff like that, we figured we could take our fire trucks out and…

Essentia Health Pediatric Walk-In Clinic Moving

April 9, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–Essentia Health’s pediatric walk-in clinic is moving from its current location on Friday, April 10. Pediatric patients who currently visit the South University Clinic, but now go to the 52nd Avenue Clinic until further notice. The walk-in clinic will be available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday…

Pet Connection: Meet Yanka!

Yanka is a Rottweiler and an absolute sweetheart.

April 9, 2020

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We introduced you to Janet last week, and we’re still looking for a home for her. She’s a resilient little lady with a lot of love. She’s nine years old and is great with other dogs. Our friends at Homeward Animal Shelter are also introducing us to another lady with lots of love. Meet Yanka! Yanka is almost 4 1/2…

Are Domestic Violence Cases Increasing Due To COVID-19?

The number for the center's 24 hour crisis line is: 800-344-7273.

April 8, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – The Rape and Abuse Crisis Center in Fargo says there have been more calls coming in than usual, but it’s too early to tell if it’s due to the pandemic. The center has also changed their services from walk-in, to only web based and telephone, so it’s not out of the ordinary that they have seen an…

National Guard in Oslo, Minn. to fight flooding

April 8, 2020

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MARSHALL COUNTY, Minn. – Gov. Walz is sending the Minnesota National Guard to Oslo to deal with another round of spring flooding. The guard will assist the Marshall County Sheriff by monitoring dikes and flood protection systems. They will also help if the area needs any evacuations. Oslo and the surrounding region is experiencing flooding that is blocking off many…

Sanford, F-M Ambulance Accepting Homemade Mask Donations

Sanford says that they need mask donations to help protect first responders and their families.

April 8, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – Sanford and F-M Ambulance are now accepting donations of homemade masks. New CDC Guidelines allow for homemade masks to be used to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Sanford says that they need mask donations to help protect first responders and their families. The donation is completely safe and contactless. There is a drop-off box in the…

North Dakota Quarantine Travel Rules Changed

exemptions made after Minnesota was added to a CDC list of states with widespread community transmission of COVID-19.

April 8, 2020

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. — Gov. Doug Burgum says you just need to use common sense when it comes to North Dakota’s quarantine rules. The state has made exemptions to its travel quarantine after Minnesota was added to a CDC list of states with widespread community transmission of COVID-19. “Workers in essential and critical infrastructure areas as defined by Homeland Security they…

Workers & Residents At Rosewood on Broadway Test Positive For COVID-19

COVID-19 By The Numbers for April 8, 2020

April 8, 2020

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — Two employees and two residents at Rosewood on Broadway have tested positive for COVID-19. The residents are isolated at Rosewood and the employees are in isolation at home. They have been restricting all visitors into the facilities for several weeks, and doing daily screenings of employees for symptoms and fever. Cass County has seven new cases of…

Drekker Brewing Company, Fargo Underground, and the FM Area Foundation Team Up for Coronavirus Benefit

The All Together beer project is a worldwide collaborative effort to brew beer and donate the proceeds to workers in the hospitality industry.

April 8, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–Three local businesses are teaming up to raise money for workers in the hospitality industry who are currently out of work due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Drekker Brewing Company, Fargo Underground and the FM Area Foundation are combining their specialties to help community members in need. Jesse Feigum, Co-Owner of Drekker Brewing says, “We’d been looking for more ways…