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Kindred Public Library Wants Everyone To Keep Reading

They Are Offering Curbside Pickup and Delivery Options, West Fargo Public Library To Also Offer Curbside Pickup

May 6, 2020

TJ Nelson,

KINDRED, N.D. — Kindred Public Library is making sure everyone still has access to good books to read during the pendemic. They are providing curbside pickup at the library and delivery in Kindred and Walcott for those who are unable to get to the library. Two Little Free Library sites are also available with disinfected books. And even though the…

North Dakota Schools Allowed To Hold In-Person Graduation Ceremonies

Local school boards and superintendents will have the final say

May 6, 2020

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. — There is some good news for high school seniors across North Dakota: some graduation ceremonies will be allowed. State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler says the governor has amended his school order and is allowing the use of school facilities with proper social distancing, cleaning and other safety precautions. Each school district will be allowed to consider whether a…

ND AFL-CIO and Women’s Network Launch United Together For Paid Family Leave

There is no policy in North Dakota and no federal requirement for employers to provide paid family leave.

May 6, 2020

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NORTH DAKOTA – The advocacy groups discussed how the COVID-19 pandemic has heightened the importance to have paid family leave so that families can stay home when sick without fear of losing an income. The policy would allow North Dakota workers time off to address health conditions including: pregnancy, care for a family member with a health condition or care…

City of Fargo Asks Public to Take Guidelines Seriously

May 6, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – City leaders are warning the public to take the Smart Restart guidelines seriously. According to the public health department, Cass County is at risk for an overwhelming amount of new cases if people and businesses refuse to take the guidelines seriously. Cass County currently has a 10% positive test rate, and has 51% of the states total…

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Burgum, Fargo and West Fargo Mayors Host COVID-19 Press Briefing

May 6, 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. Burgum will be joined by State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler, Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney, West Fargo Mayor Bernie Dardis and Cass County Commissioner Chad Peterson. The North Dakota Department of Health reported a total of 1,323 positive cases, 32 current hospitalizations, 582 people recovered…

UPDATE: Missing Teen and Baby Found Safe

Sabina was last seen at approximately 5 p.m. on Tuesday.

May 6, 2020

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UPDATE: Fargo Police say Sabina and her baby have been safely located. FARGO, N.D.–The Fargo Police Department seeks the public’s help locating 16-year-old Sabina Tamang and her 1 1/2-year-old baby. Sabina was last seen at approximately 5 p.m. on Tuesday. Police say she has no money, formula or diapers with her. Sabina is described as a Nepalese Asian female…

Fargo Public Middle Schools to Host Virtual Dance Party for FM Metro

Community members are invited to join the students by dancing and moving along to the songs.

May 6, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–The Fargo-Moorhead metro is encouraged to participate in a school dance party at 10 a.m. on Friday. Students from Ben Franklin, Carl Ben Eielson and Discovery Middle Schools have partnered with local radio station Y-94 to host a virtual Dance Party. At 10 a.m. three songs, The Church Clap, Cupid Shuffle and the Cha Cha Slide, will play on…

MN Dept. of Health gives reasons why Clay Co. coronavirus cases are so high

May 6, 2020

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MINNESOTA – Health experts respond to the high amount of coronavirus cases in Clay County. It is eighth in the state with 215 cases and fifth in deaths with 14, but 16th in population. “Congregate care, as well as some congregate living situations where we’re seeing cases. So, that would include homeless shelters, that type of thing. So, two situations…

Erskine Water Carnival Cancelled

May 6, 2020

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ERSKINE, Minn.–The 64th Annual Erskine Water Carnival has been cancelled. The Carnival was scheduled May 30 to June 2, 2020 The Erskine Commercial Club said their was no possible way to keep everyone safe even with COVID-19 restrictions in place. The safety of Carnival guests was the deciding factor in cancelling the event. However, the Commercial Club is considering holding…

Six New COVID-19 Deaths Reported in North Dakota

All six individuals had underlying health conditions.

May 6, 2020

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CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports six more deaths related to COVID-19 since Tuesday. Five of the Six deaths are from Cass County and the sixth is from Grand Forks County. The youngest death is a man in his 50s and the oldest is a woman in her 100s. All six individuals had underlying health conditions. The…