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COVID-19 By The Numbers For April 2, 2020

A member of the NDSU community has tested positive for COVID-19

April 2, 2020

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — One more person in Minnesota has died from COVID-19, raising the state’s total to 18. There are 53 new cases for a total of 742 since the outbreak began. Clay County is reporting 8 cases. 75 patients are now hospitalized, a jump of 21 since Wednesday, with 38 in intensive care. Cass County, North Dakota has…

Schools Make Changes to Student Meal Distribution Due to Projected Weather Forecast

April 2, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–Many schools in the F-M area are having to make changes to their student meal distribution schedules due to the projected weather forecast. Fargo Public Schools is distributing Friday’s student meals on Thursday in order to ensure the safety of staff and families. The distribution times and locations for Fargo Public Schools can be found here. · West Fargo…

Menards Will Take Customers Temperature

April 2, 2020

Site Staff,

EAU CLAIRE, WI — Your next trip to Menards may include having your temperature taken. The store based in Wisconsin has already started taking customers’ and employees’ temperatures as they enter their store in Eau Claire, WI. Pets and children under the age of 16 are no longer allowed in any Menards stores as a precaution. Jeff Abbott, a spokesman…

North Dakota Department Of Health Doctor Answers Questions About COVID-19

She Says It's Important To Flatten The Curve As The Case Numbers Will Continue To Go Up As Testing Results Return To The State.

April 1, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — Dr. Joan Connell is the Field Medical Officer for the North Dakota Department of Health. For one hour she answered all questions people had on our Facebook page. Questions ranged from how the virus is able to spread so quickly to what people should take if they are feeling any symptoms. Dr.Connell recommends people continue the CDC…

Fargo Teacher Nominated For Global Award

She Is One Of Fifty Finalists For The Award

April 1, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — A Fargo teacher is getting international attention for her work with students. Fargo South Language Arts High School teacher Leah Juelke is one of fifty finalists up for the Global Teacher Award. The award is given out to an exceptional teacher who has made an outstanding contribution to their profession. She has worked on multiple projects with…

Gov. Burgum Extends Business Closure To April 20

major presidential disaster declaration also approved

April 1, 2020

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. — Gov. Doug Burgum has extended North Dakota business closures through April 20 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. President Donald Trump has also approved Burgum’s request for a major presidential disaster declaration. “This approval paves the way for North Dakota to receive federal funding at state, local, tribal level and also certain non-profits,” said Burgum. This support comes…

Doosan Bobcat & Polaris Make Changes To Operations, Staff

April 1, 2020

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — Doosan Bobcat North America is temporarily suspending production at its manufacturing facilities in response to the global impact of the coronavirus pandemic. In North Dakota and Minnesota, the temporary shutdown will begin Monday with facilities resuming normal operations two weeks later. The company is experiencing supply chain disruptions. Doosan Bobcat leaders say they want to continue preventive…

Emergency Medicine Physician In Jamestown Rallying His Team In COVID-19 Fight

"I will be on the front lines with you"

April 1, 2020

TJ Nelson,

Steve Inglish, MDJAMESTOWN, N.D. — Dr. Steve Inglish, Emergency Medicine Physician at Jamestown Regional Medical Center, putting out the call for personal protective equipment donations. “We appreciate anyone willing to donate unused N95’s or regular surgical masks or even the industrial N95 masks,” said Dr. Inglish. He is also rallying his team and those on the frontlines. Dr. Inglish in…

COVID-19 By The Numbers For April 1, 2020

April 1, 2020

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — Five more people have died of coronavirus complications, bringing Minnesota’s death toll to 17. The state is reporting an additional 70 cases for a total of 689. The median age for those who have died is 84. Thirty percent of coronavirus cases in Minnesota are the result of community spread. North Dakota has 21 new coronavirus cases…

West Fargo Police Chief Heith Janke resigns to return to FBI

Janke has been the West Fargo Police Chief since July 2017

April 1, 2020

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo Police Chief Heith Janke has submitted his resignation after accepting the opportunity to be reinstated as a special agent with the FBI. Janke was appointed chief in July 2017 after a nationwide search. He implemented major initiatives that led to the city being named the safest city in North Dakota each year he was…