MOORHEAD, Minn. – Minnesota State University Moorhead President Anne Blackhurst reveals in a letter a student self-reported their case of Coronavirus to the Dean of Students Office. “We are thankful to this individual for taking responsibility for reporting their condition,” Blackhurst said. Blackhurst reminds students if they feel sick, seek medical attention and follow social distancing. The Minnesota Department of…
FARGO, N.D. — Local entertainment promoters Jade Presents releasing a list of rescheduled events due to the pandemic. Some of the bigger names include Paula Poundstone whose April 3 Fargo Theatre date has been moved to August 1. Comic Jo Koy was scheduled there for March 29 but a new date is still to be determined. Lake Life Expo at…
WEST FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo public schools is hard at work planning for what to do in the wake of indefinite school closures caused by coronavirus. After Gov. Burgum made it clear that school districts were going to need to come up with a plan by next Friday, March 27th, West Fargo focused on what resources were going to…
FARGO, N.D. -The Coronavavirus has hit both business and recreational services all across the country. Fargo Park District has canceled all of its upcoming events. Employees are following the national guidelines of social distancing and keeping a sanitary environment. They are also using their resources and time to take care of many in house programs that have been pushed back…
FARGO, N.D. — For the past couple of months, both Essentia Health and Sanford have been preparing for the novel coronavirus. “We had the luxury of being, you know, an Atlantic ocean away and it took a while for that illness to get here, so we were much better prepared,” says Essentia Health West Chief Medical Officer Dr. Richard Vetter. Preparing…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. — There are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Grand Forks, but that may change. “They are in Ward County, Morton County, Burleigh County ad Cass County. We feel that as a population center in North Dakota, it will just be a matter of time before we have cases here in our region,” said Grand Forks Public…
FARGO, N.D. – HOM Furniture is temporarily closing all of their locations across all five states they operate in today. The decision came after the CEO decided it was the responsible thing to do to set the tone that the Coronavirus needs to be taken seriously. The retail locations include HOM Furniture’s sister stores Gabberts and DOCK86. Customers can still…
FARGO, N.D. — With social distancing becoming the temporary norm, homeless shelters across the metro are looking for ways to serve their guests while keeping them safe. Some shelters have made adjustments like discontinued onsite meal services and limited access into their buildings. Some are also screening guests for symptoms as they come through the doors. An official at the…
BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum announces schools will be closed until further notice. He also orders bars, restaurants cafes and breweries to close to dine-in customers to help curb community spread of the Coronavirus. Burgum signed several Coronavirus executive orders. Schools have been granted waivers for seven more days which pays teachers and hourly employees. E-learning will…
BARNESVILLE, Minn. — Barnesville Dairy Queen has put out a notice that two employees there were near someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. The employees have not tested positive and do not have any symptoms. They are at home and under self-quarantine. As a precaution the Dairy Queen has suspended its operations and closed for the time being. Minnesota…
