North Dakota News

COVID-19 By The Numbers April 5, 2020

FARGO, N.D. — The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota is approaching 1,000, with five more deaths. Governor Tim Walz is now requesting a major disaster declaration from President Donald Trump. He will present his State of the State address Sunday at 7 p.m. The state has 935 confirmed cases, up 70 from Saturday. Clay County is up…

Business owner gives back to local moms amid Coronavirus pandemic

Although her shop is struggling, Vivian Fellman says she wants to give back to the community

FARGO, N.D. — A Fargo business owner wants to make a difference in the lives of moms struggling during the pandemic. As a local business owner and mother of two, Vivian Fellman of Kota Organics has experienced the stressors of the Coronavirus pandemic firsthand. Kota Organics is a hemp wellness shop. Fellman says her CBD products have helped clients with…

Fargo husband and wife sewing face masks for community members, asking for volunteers

The masks are made out of cotton and are non-medical

FARGO, N.D. — A Fargo husband and wife are looking for volunteers to help them make face masks for the community. Joe Williams and Ciciley Littlewolf are part of a Native American artists group at the Plains Art Museum. After realizing the museum has four sewing machines not being put to use, they decided to create their own non-medical face…

Coronavirus Pandemic Prompting People To Grow Their Own Food

Michelle Casias created a group on Facebook called Garden Swap and Community Garden of Fargo and West Fargo

FARGO/WEST FARGO-, Michelle Casias of Fargo says she decided to grow a vegetable garden in her home in case there is ever a food shortage due to COVID-19. “I decided that I would grow a garden because we’re finding in my work related job that there’s going to be some food shortages, so I wanted to prepare for my family,”…

WATCH: A United F-M Metro Against COVID-19

  FARGO, ND — The metro’s governments and health agencies released a three minute “A United Metro Against COVID-19” video. F-M leaders enforce the need for social distancing, hand washing and being aware of symptoms. Called United F-M Against COVID-19 is a collaboration to promote community, calm and preparedness in a unified manner in this video. Categories: Coronavirus, Health, Local…

Fargo Theatre Selling Popcorn For Movie Fans Staying At Home

The Money Raised Helps Support The Closed Theater

FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Theatre is raising some cash and helping people out who need some snacks with their movie. The theatre sold bags of popcorn for people to pick up on the street side of the theatre for social distancing. The bags are resealable and just a little bigger than their large size sell for 6 bucks. All…

Fargo Catering Company Raises Money For Service Workers With Drive Thru Service

Next Friday The Proceeds Will Be Going Towards The United Way

FARGO, N.D. — At Chef’s Table Catering, staff are eagerly waiting to hand out meals freshly prepared for the weekly drive through lunch benefit. “We have had a lot of repeat customers, people seem to be enjoying it if nothing else it’s giving them an excuse to get out of the house and go downtown.” The staff at the catering…

Cass County Correctional Facility Discusses Their Procedure For Sick Inmates

The Cass County Sherrif discussed the facility's process of isolation and quarantine

CASS COUNTY, N.D. – Since the COVID-19 pandemic started, The Cass County correctional facility has been taking extra precautions to assure the safety of inmates and staff. “That begins with a screening process when officers come to our facility. That screening process is for the officers who are bringing the intakes into our facility and then the actual person who…