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Watch Live: ND Gov. Burgum and Grand Forks Mayor Brown Hold Daily COVID-19 Briefing

ND Dept of Health Joint Information Center press briefing with Governor Doug Burgum 4/18/20 ND Dept of Health Joint Information Center press briefing with Governor Doug Burgum 4/18/20Briefing will start at approximately 3:30pm CT Posted by North Dakota Department of Health on Saturday, April 18, 2020   BISMARCK, N.D.–Gov. Doug Burgum is holding his daily press briefing to provide an…

Minnesota Reports 142 COVID-19 Cases

ST.PAUL, MN (KFGO)- Statewide COVID-19 cases in Minnesota climbs to 2,213 with 142 new cases added in Saturday’s numbers. The death toll is now 121 as 10 more were reported. Minnesota has 52 more recovered, that total is 1,118. Categories: Coronavirus-MN, Minnesota News Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, HEALTH DEPARTMENT, minnesota

KFGO Selling New Quarantine Themed Clothing

Station Director Joel Hietkamp Says The Idea Came From Interest From Listeners.

FARGO, N.D. — A Fargo radio station is looking to bring smiles and solidarity in the community with some fun new clothes. KFGO is selling community COVID-19 hoodies, t-shirts and sweatshirts. Station director Joel Hietkamp says the idea came from interest from listeners. He says during these hard times its important for people to stick together. He also says with…

Trump-endorsed protest at governor’s mansion seeks to reopen Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Several hundred protesters gathered outside Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s home Friday calling for the state to be reopened, but Walz said doing so would be “reckless” in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. President Donald Trump endorsed the protest, tweeting “LIBERATE MINNESOTA!” on Friday morning. The protest was noisy but mostly civil – save for some profane signs,…

Landon’s Light Foundation Helps Those Affected By COVID-19.

The idea started from a discussion about how many families lost their income.

FARGO, N.D. – After seeing the financial struggle that many families in the area are facing, Landon’s light foundation decided to give 35 families a 100 dollar grocery store voucher. Participants were able to choose between Hornbacher’s, Cash Wise and Family Fare. The foundation had over 70 applicants apply for the assistance. “And we thought, what a better way than…

Moorhead Residents Asking City To Allow Backyard Chickens To Save Money Eggs

The Price Of Eggs Have Been Sky-rocking As Fox Business Says The Cost Of A Dozen Have Peaked Over 3 Dollars Nationwide During The COVID-19 Outbreak.

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Min Zhang of Moorhead says she got an idea on how to save money after seeing higher prices on some food. “So, we did some research and found out that backyard chickens provide high quality protein or you have the flexibility to feel like you’re under control over this pandemic,” Zhang said. The price of eggs have…

Moorhead Native Uses 3D Printing To Make Face Shields For Hospitals

Quinn Kupec is the son of our very own Chief Meteorologist Rob Kupec.

MARYLAND – Quinn Kupec is a Senior studying at the University of Maryland who saw the potential to help those at the frontlines after discovering a way he could lend a hand. “I saw a bunch of stuff on different 3D printing forums online talking about the ability to manufacture face shields that doctors and first responders need on 3D…

Eventide in Fargo confirms 12 new COVID-19 cases

The facility now has 13 total cases

FARGO, N.D. — Eventide confirms 12 new cases of COVID-19 at the senior living facility. Eventide officials say 10 residents and two staff members at its Fargo location on 51st Street South tested positive. They say they began taking extra precautions to stop the spread last week, after a single case was reported. After the 12 new cases were confirmed,…