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WATCH LIVE: City of Fargo to Host COVID-19 Press Briefing at 11 a.m.

KVRR will have a live stream of the briefing here and on our Facebook page.

May 20, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–The City of Fargo is holding a press briefing at 11 a.m. to provide updates on the COVID-19 pandemic in our region. City and county government officials, public health experts and healthcare systems will provide information specific to their organization. The speakers will include: Director of Fargo Cass Public Health Desi Fleming Clay County Public Health Administrator Kathy McKay…

Basic Care Residents Allowed to Keep Stimulus Checks after Emergency Rule Change

The emergency rule went into effect on Tuesday.

May 20, 2020

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BISMARCK, N.D.–Residents at basic care facilities in North Dakota are now allowed to keep their Economic Impact Payments after Gov. Doug Burgum announced an emergency rule change. Previously, Economic Impact Payments made out to basic care residents were to be counted as income and kept by the state. Burgum said, “We’re grateful to legislative leadership, the Attorney General’s Office and…

Bison Injures Woman at Theodore Roosevelt National Park

May 20, 2020

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MEDORA, N.D. – The National Park Service says a bison injured a woman visiting the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park near Medora, North Dakota. Officials say the 55-year-old woman from Watford City was hiking around a bend on the Buckhorn Trail on Monday afternoon when she encountered a bull bison on the trail. The bull charged, striking the…

Fargo Parents Create Petition To Attend High School Graduations

Parents are trying to arrange a meeting with the school board on Wednesday, the superintended says they have no plans to attend.

May 19, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.- Lori McClary is a mom of triplets, two girls and a boy who are graduating from Fargo North High School. It did not sit well with her when she was told she would not be able to attend her children’s graduation in person. “As a mom. I want to be there and sitting on the couch at home…

More Federal Relief Coming for Cities like Grand Forks

May 19, 2020

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Mayor Michael Brown along with Congressman Kelly Armstrong and Senator Kevin Cramer are talking about continued assistance for smaller communities from the federal government. Brown stressed the importance of help for local health care systems during another briefing on the pandemic in Grand Forks. Cramer outlined the newly announced Covid-19 AG support program giving 16 billion…

Energy Economists Warn NDIC To Vote No On ND Oil Production Cuts

They warn forcing producers to cut production will not stabilize prices for producers.

May 19, 2020

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BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Industrial Commission will vote tomorrow on if the state should mandate production cuts for oil producers. Economists are warning them to vote no. They warn forcing producers to cut production will not stabilize prices for producers. They also say storing oil is not a financial issue for North Dakota producers, as they already utilize…

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Burgum to Host COVID-19 Press Briefing

May 19, 2020

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BISMARCK, N.D.–Gov. Doug Burgum is holding a press briefing to provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic. The North Dakota Department of Health reported a total of 1,994 positive cases, 32 current hospitalizations, 1,269 people recovered and 45 deaths. Categories: Coronavirus, Coronavirus-ND, Health, North Dakota News Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, GOV. DOUG BURGUM, NORTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, PRESS BRIEFING

North Dakota Reports 63 New COVID-19 Cases and 1 Death

North Dakota reports twice as many new cases since Monday.

May 19, 2020

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CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 63 new COVID-19 cases and one death on Monday. The counties reporting new cases include Bottineau, Burleigh, Cass, Ramsey, Ransom and Richland Counties. Cass County reports the most cases with 56 and Ransom and Richland Counties the second most with 2. A man in his 90s with underlying health conditions from…

Employers Asked to Lookout for Fraudulent Unemployment Claims

Multiple fraudulent claims have been identified in North Dakota because employers notified Job Service.

May 19, 2020

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BISMARCK, N.D.–Job Service North Dakota is asking employers to be on the lookout for fraudulent unemployment insurance claims. An increase in fraudulent claims has been noted across the country, North Dakota included. Job Service North Dakota says, “Although fraudulent attempts to receive unemployment insurance benefits happen regularly, periods of disaster which result in a large volume of unemployment insurance claims…

16-Year-Old Dies after Hitting Deer in Sargent County

The NDHP continues to investigate the crash.

May 19, 2020

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COGSWELL, N.D.– A 16-year-old boy has died after he was ejected from his vehicle Monday evening. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says Tanner Peterson of Forman was traveling south on Sargent County Road 4 at approximately 9:25 p.m. when he struck a deer. He then lost control of the vehicle and entered the east ditch where the vehicle rolled multiple…