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…
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…
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 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, 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…
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…
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…
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.…
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, 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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
FARGO, N.D.- 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, 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, 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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
FARGO, N.D. -- City and county leaders signed an emergency declaration on Monday regarding the coronavirus Pandemic. "What the government is realizing, is that we aren't flattening out. What we are going to do is…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has ordered bars and restaurants to close to dine-in customers by 5 p.m. Tuesday and continue indefinitely, a move Walz said was necessary to control the spread of coronavirus. The order also…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- The emergency declaration by President Trump and by both North Dakota and Minnesota are leaving businesses and people worried about their future. UND Economics and Finance Professor David Flynn says…
