North Dakota News

Burgum Announces Small Employer Loan Fund

The governor wants to secure long term, low interest loans.

NORTH DAKOTA – The Small Employer Loan Fund will create a $50 million fund to assist small businesses in North Dakota who have 10 full-time employees or fewer. The COVID-19 Pace Recovery Program will provide loans of up to $5 million dollars for businesses with 500 or fewer employees and $10 million for businesses with more than 500. “The real…

Health Experts Say It’s Okay To Go To The Clinic For Non-Coronavirus Related Illnesses

Sanford Children's Southwest Clinic is operating only as an urgent care center for children.

FARGO, N.D. – Health care workers are seeing a significant decrease of patients in urgent care saying some are choosing to treat illnesses and injuries at home. “The number of patients we’re seeing is probably 80% less than usual. Seeing patients concerned about COVID even has been pretty low. So, it’s one of two things, right. It’s good that people…

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Burgum Holds Daily COVID-19 Press Briefing

BISMARCK, N.D.–Gov. Doug Burgum is holding his daily press briefing to provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic in North Dakota. The North Dakota Department of Health reported a total of 748 positive cases, 17 current hospitalizations, 285 people recovered and 15 deaths. Categories: Coronavirus, Coronavirus-ND, Health, North Dakota News Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, GOV. DOUG BURGUM, NORTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF…

North Dakota Reports 28 New COVID-19 Cases in Cass County

No new deaths are reported.

FARGO, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports an additional 28 cases of COVID-19 in Cass County. The state reports a total of 39 new cases from Burleigh, Cass, Grand Forks, Walsh and Williams Counties. No new deaths are reported. North Dakota’s total positive cases has reached 748, with 17 current hospitalizations, 285 people recovered and 15 deaths. Categories: Coronavirus,…

LIVE: Getting A ‘Quarantine Cut’

Fortunately, with a few Youtube tutorials, and somebody who has your best interest at heart, you may not have to go months without a haircut.

FARGO, ND – These past few weeks have had us adjust to a number of lifestyle changes, and give up a few luxuries we usually take for granted, such as professional haircuts. Fortunately, with a few Youtube tutorials, and somebody who has your best interest at heart, you may not have to go months without a haircut. Unfortunately for me,…

Golden Drive Homeless Kids Collects Items For Families In Need

Sue Baron says there are now more than ever families that in need due to COVID-19.

FARGO, N.D.- Since the COVID – 19 hit our area, Golden Drive Homeless Kids has been trying to collect non-perishable items, hygiene and clothing to help kids and families in need. “The first thought was the kids. And then when they closed the schools. When the schools had to be closed down, I knew how devastating that is for such…

Second round of COVID-19 mass testing takes place in Grand Forks

More than 700 people were tested

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The North Dakota National Guard has tested 713 more people for the coronavirus during its second round of mass testing in Grand Forks. This mass testing site at the Alerus Center is similar to one that was set up last week, where more than 400 LM Wind Power employees were tested for COVID-19. “We’re hoping for…

People jump from balconies during North Fargo apartment fire

FARGO, N.D. – People jumped from balconies to escape an apartment fire on 2800 block of 7th Street North in Fargo near Slammers Sports Bar. Smoke was billowing from at least two of the three stories with smoke even visible from Interstate 29. One person was checked by EMTs after jumping from a third story balcony, but was not taken…

NDSCS Moves Spring Commencement To August

Commencement was originally scheduled to be held on May 15, but was postponed in response to COVID-19

WAHPETON, N.D. — North Dakota State College of Science reschedules its spring commencement ceremony to Friday, August 21. NDSCS will follow guidelines for resuming gatherings and public events as they plan for commencement and the start of fall classes on August 24. Commencement was originally scheduled to be held on May 15, but was postponed in response to COVID-19. NDSCS…

F-M Diversion releases ‘The Relentless Red’ documentary

FARGO, N.D. – A new film highlights the need for permanent flood protection in the F-M metro. The Diversion Board of Authority releasing this 30 minute video about flooding, the impacts on the community and the FM Area Diversion Project. Executive Director Joel Paulsen says past floods have disrupted daily life and left lasting impressions on our families, school children…