LIVE: Socially-Distant CPR and First Aid Training
It's the unofficial weekend that kicks off the summer season, and a lot of people are going to hightail it for the lakes and prairies of the region to get away for the first…
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WATCH LIVE: Gov. Walz to provide 'phased plans' for reopening bars, restaurants at 3 p.m.
ST. PAUL, Minn.--Gov. Tim Walz and his team are expected to provide plans for reopening bars and restaurants in a press briefing on Wednesday. Walz will be joined by Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm, Department of Employment and Economic…
Senator Klobuchar Introduces Legislation To Help Local Non-profits
WASHINGTON - "We are living at a time right now where our non-profits are the backbone of getting food to people," said Senator Amy Klobuchar. The COVID-19 crisis has brought on an increased demand for…
Energy Economists Warn NDIC To Vote No On ND Oil Production Cuts
BISMARCK, N.D. - The North Dakota Industrial Commission will vote tomorrow on if the state should mandate production cuts for oil producers. Economists are warning them to vote no. They warn forcing producers to…
FM Antiques Remodels For Smart Reopening On Tuesday
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- The steel gates won't be up for much longer as DeeDee Sonstelie and her team are working to have their shop FM Antiques in the Moorhead Mall for it's Tuesday re-opening. "It's…
Employees at Fargo Assembly facilities test positive for Covid-19
NORTH DAKOTA - Officials at a Fargo-based electronics manufacturing company confirms an outbreak of coronavirus among their employees. Fargo Assembly says employees across the wiring harness manufacturers' four North Dakota facilities tested positive for Covid-19. The business did not specify…
Grand Forks ready to shift into its smart restart plan
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Grand Forks Mayor Micheal Brown is giving us an update on what his team calls "The Smart Restart." With nearly half of their nearly 300 positive COVID-19 cases already…
Ag Leaders Discuss Devastating Impact Coronavirus Has on Commodity Prices
FARGO, N.D. - Leaders in the agriculture industry are discussing the massive impact the coronavirus has on commodity prices. Since the outbreak began, the price of wheat has fallen three percent, corn 15 percent,…
LIVE: Get Your Garden On
Gardens are big right now -- or at least, a lot of people want them to be. Unfortunately, if you just couldn't wait and went ahead with planting out, you might have a yard right…
Motorcoach Companies Caravaning Across American To Save Industry And Jobs
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. -- The wheels of business may be halted for thousands of motorcoach companies around the country as the vehicles are parked. But a band of owners are shifting into gear to…
Sons Of Norway Set To Reopen Monday With Remodeled Kitchen
FARGO, N.D. -- A iconic Fargo restaurant is re-opening it's doors after a kitchen remodel and new steps put in place to protect customers. The Sons Of Norway's door are set to re-open to the…
Minnesota Businesses React To Cold Weather Fishing Opener Along With New Restrictions
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. -- In Detroit Lakes, shop owners say it's not the usual bustling Saturday opener they normally see walking in. "I think the main rush will happen at the start of the week…
West Acres Rolls Out New Rules At Re-Opening, Not All Shops Open
FARGO, N.D. -- The doors may be open at West Acres Mall in Fargo but you may notice some changes on your next trip. The food court space is limited to just one…
Local Business Owner Reacts To New MN COVID-19 Fishing Regulations
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. -- The fishing opener starts on Saturday but before you think about picking up a rod and heading out on the boat the DNR has new rules. The department recommends…
ND dentists try to provide safe environment for patients to receive non-emergency dental care
FARGO, N.D. -- Dental offices in North Dakota are now open for individuals to take care of non-emergency dental needs. Dr. Brenda Barfield of Friendly Smiles Cosmetic Dentistry in Fargo is reminding those that may…
LIVE: Help for Small Businesses
The second round of federal funds for small businesses hit hard by the coronavirus is going fast. And if your business needs help, Small Business Administration officials in our region say you should apply now.…
Rustica "humbled" by support from Moorhead community amidst plans to reopen
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- One of Moorhead's most popular dining spots is getting ready to reopen thanks to some help from the community. Rustica closed it's doors on March 28th after the statewide stay-at-home-order took effect…
LIVE: Great Plains Food Bank
The Great Plains Food Bank is being hit with a double whammy this morning. At a time when demand is up a lot for their food supplies, volunteers and donations are down.…
Rustica Reopening: GoFundMe
A popular Moorhead restaurant is asking for your help this morning keeping its doors open after financial struggles brought on by the pandemic. Downtown Moorhead's Rustica closed its doors due to the coronavirus health threat…
Casey's General Stores Donates To Help COVID-19 Relief
FARGO, N.D. - Casey's General Stores is giving a $5,000 donation to Great Plains Food Bank to help support efforts to feed families during the pandemic. Casey's recently partnered with Feeding America to provide $500,000…
North Dakota Arts and Culture Industries to Receive CARES Act Funding
BISMARCK, N.D.--Arts, culture and creative industries impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can now apply for CARES Act funding. The North Dakota Council on the Arts announced a total of $371,700 is available on Monday. Organizations and nonprofits whose revenue relies…
Wurst Bier Hall Remaining Closed For Safety Reasons
FARGO, N.D. -- Wurst Bier Hall in downtown Fargo and Wurst Bier Hall West in West Fargo are keeping the doors closed. In a Facebook post it says they have been fielding concerns from employees and felt it was in…
Business In North Dakota Begin To Re-Open
NORTH DAKOTA - Businesses in North Dakota have re-opened their doors, but not before implementing some guidelines. "Staff will be wearing masks when they're interacting with customers within six feet. We have our sanitation…
West Acres to Reopen May 8
FARGO, N.D.--West Acres will reopen May 8 with new COVID-19 policies and procedures in place. The new policies include limited mall hours, altered food court operations, a new minor policy, closure of high-touch and furniture areas and distancing guidelines. West…
A local expert says the numbers show now is a good time for businesses to reopen
FARGO N.D. -- NDSU Professor Dr. Paul Carson says looking at new hospitalizations and deaths instead of new cases is a better way of gauging the virus. As testing across North Dakota has increased,…
Law enforcement ensuring ND Smart Restart regulations will be met through education
FARGO, N.D. — Although bars, restaurants and other businesses can choose to open Friday morning, how they operate will look different than what we're used to. Business owners and customers have to follow…
Red River Zoo Implements New Social Distancing Guides
FARGO, N.D. - The Red River Zoo showed us some of the safety improvements they've been making to prepare for their reopening this Saturday. The zoo says that the entire zoo will be covered with…
NDSU's Fashion, Apparel &Business Organization takes their annual fashion show virtual
FARGO, N.D. -- Students involved in NDSU's Fashion, Apparel and Business Organization look forward to the end of April all year long. It means it's time for the annual fashion show, where members get the…
Fargo Fitness Center Hosting Outdoor Workout Classes For Social Distancing
FARGO, N.D. -- Mariah Prussia of MPX Fitness says she is ready to go back to seeing her clients in person. After the coronavirus caused her business to go online, she's been keeping busy with…
Rep. Peterson working with Ag Secretary to help hog farmers struggling with plant closures
WORTHINGTON, Minn. - House Agriculture Committee Chairman Congressman Collin Peterson discusses the struggles pig farmers are going through during the pandemic He says 160,000 hogs are being euthanized across the country every day because…
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