Lakes Country Fishing Shops Prepare For Opener Amid COVID-19
LAKES COUNTRY, Minn -- Fishing shops across Minnesota are at a stand still for people hoping to be able to walk into stores to get hooked up for the upcoming season in May. As the…
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Fargo Catering Company Raises Money For Service Workers With Drive Thru Service
FARGO, N.D. -- At Chef's Table Catering, staff are eagerly waiting to hand out meals freshly prepared for the weekly drive through lunch benefit. "We have had a lot of repeat customers, people seem…
Media company Livewire switches to live events online during Coronavirus pandemic
FARGO, N.D. - A media company is getting creative to survive during the Coronavirus pandemic. Livewire Entertainment Media Service of Fargo relied on income from live events. They were all canceled due to COVID-19. The…
Menards Will Take Customers Temperature
EAU CLAIRE, WI -- Your next trip to Menards may include having your temperature taken. The store based in Wisconsin has already started taking customers' and employees' temperatures as they enter their store in Eau Claire, WI. Pets and children…
New Website Helps Support F-M Businesses During Difficult Time
Downtown Community Partnership has teamed up with local businesses to create a way to support small businesses in the metro. FM strong dot com shows you which stores are still open to shop online…
Chahinkapa Zoo Pushes Back Season Opener
WAHPETON, N.D. - Staff at Chahinkapa Zoo in Wahpeton say that COVID-19 is pushing their season opening back, but it will not cancel it entirely. The zoo planned to open for the year on April…
Essentia Health lays off 500 employees due to Coronavirus
Essentia Health has placed 500 non-medical employees on special administrative leave. "These plans include redeploying our workforce to best position Essentia Health to care for patients, while responding to the significant financial impacts caused by a reduction in services due…
Fergus Falls Company Makes Medical Gowns For Hospital
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. -- A Fergus Falls company is switching gears from boats to medical gowns. Shortex Products says they felt the need to make the change to help out those who need supplies while…
Comfort King Mattress Factory Makes Masks For People In Need
FARGO, N.D. -- "We realized how big of a need there was so it was hey let's get on this i mean it's just exploded from here," Comfort King Manager Ben Enney said. Comfort King…
1,600 People File For Unemployment in Cass County
FARGO, N.D. - The COVID-19 Pandemic has brought about one of the worst workforce impacts in the history of the United States. We now have official numbers on the impact it's leaving on…
LIVE: Sandy's Embraces Technology and Home Deliveries During Pandemic
WEST FARGO, ND - Every morning at 4 AM, Jamie Tate, a manager at Sandy's Donuts, comes in and begins his shift by processing tons of orders that have piled up over night for delivery.…
BNG supports local business with #NDSmart apparel
FARGO, N.D. -- BNG has created an apparel line with the #NDSmart to sell to the public. One hundred percent of the profit from purchases will go to a fund to support small businesses.…
Fargo-Moorhead deals with economic impact of coronavirus
FARGO, N.D. -- In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, many businesses in the Fargo-Moorhead area are left struggling. "If a business is still operating, sales are down 60-70%," said Downtown Community Partnership President/CEO, Melissa…
Baker Garden & Gift Offering Curbside Pickup Amid Pandemic
FARGO, N.D. — Those at Baker Garden & Gift say it's that time of year when people start planning their vegetable gardening. In the era of social isolation and distancing, the store's employees say they've…
North Dakota Leaders Discuss Emergency Business Financing
FARGO, N.D. — From complete closures to adjusting distribution methods, small business owners in North Dakota have had to deal with a new way of life. "There is 73,000 small businesses in North Dakota. There's…
LIVE: City of Fargo Hosting Economic Roundtable Regarding COVID-19
FARGO, N.D.--The City of Fargo is hosting an Economic Roundtable with other metro government and business leaders regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. The speakers will discuss the business community's response to COVID-19 and resources available to the workforce and businesses.…
Cybersecurity Experts Warn Of Increased Coronavirus Related Phishing Attacks
FARGO, N.D. - Cyber security experts are warning people to be extra vigilant online, especially now that they are working remotely from home. With millions of Americans working from home, it’s important to take extra…
Restaurants Look Into Other Services To Keep Their Business Going
FARGO, N.D.- As dine-in services closed in North Dakota, many restaurants are doing delivery, take out or curbside options. '"I find that it's about half and half that we're getting, because some people do not…
Minnesota Begins Crackdown on 'Pandemic Profiteering'
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is starting his crackdown against what he calls 'pandemic profiteering'. The Attorney General's Office began its enforcement efforts immediately after the Governor signed an executive order banning price-gouging on essential goods and…
Price-Gouging in Minnesota: Make A Report
Minnesota's Attorney General wants to hear from you this morning about price gouging on toilet paper and other goods sold at inflated prices during the coronavirus crisis. MN AG Keith Ellison tweeted out Tuesday out he's getting reports of ninety-dollar…
United Way of Cass-Clay unveils location of new headquarters
FARGO, N.D. - United Way Is excited to show the lot of its new location near the Red River Zoo at 4351 23rd Avenue South in Fargo. The unveiling comes on the…
Unemployment applications spike in Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota is seeing a large jump in unemployment applications. In the last week more than 149,400 people are seeking help. The most cases are in the food preparation and service industry.…
Coronavirus Not Stopping Some From Getting Their Sweat On
FARGO, N.D.-Â This is the new normal for those trying to stay active while under quarantine. "Our body is meant to be moved, if we were meant to be sedentary, we wouldn't have joints to be…
Moorhead's Fix It Forward planning free oil changes for people impacted by Coronavirus
MOORHEAD, Minn. - Moorhead's Fix it Forward is looking help ease the stress of paying for vehicle maintenance during the Coronavirus outbreak. Fix it Forward plans to help auto owners by giving free…
Fargo Distillery Creates Hand Sanitizer From Liquor To Help Those In Need
FARGO, N.D. -- Hand sanitizer, it's something everyone is trying to get their hands on. That's why Proof Artisans Distillers in Downtown Fargo says they felt the need to help out people in the community.…
Shoppers Step Up For Local Business Online Sales During Coronavirus Crisis
Local businesses that can't stay open during the coronavirus pandemic are facing an uncertain future this morning. But the generosity of the community is giving them hope. Boots & Heels boutiques in…
HOM Furniture Closing Retail Locations until April
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…
LIVE: Pet Connection: Time to Try Fostering
Here on the Morning Show, we want to reflect best practices when it comes to safety from COVID-19. So we're following social distancing instructions from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, staying six…
ND Dept. of Commerce Encourages Businesses to Prepare for SBA Disaster Loan Application
BISMARCK, N.D.--The North Dakota Department of Commerce is encouraging businesses experiencing financial strain due to the novel coronavirus to begin preparing for a Small Business Administration Disaster Loan application. The Small Business Administration announced the availability of $7 billion to…
West Acres Mall Implementing Operational Changes Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
FARGO, N.D.--The West Acres mall is implementing some operational changes starting Tuesday. The mall building hours will be from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and the mall will no longer open early for walkers. All common area events are canceled…
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