FARGO, ND -- The metro's governments and health agencies released a three minute “A United Metro Against COVID-19” video. F-M leaders enforce the need for social distancing, hand washing and being aware of symptoms. Called United F-M Against…
MINNESOTA - The site is a way for Minnesotans to keep up to date with the state's latest COVID-19 data, including the latest updates on cases and deaths, as well as resources. Governor Walz…
ST. PAUL, Minn.--Gov. Tim Walz is holding a press briefing to discuss Minnesota's latest efforts to combat COVID-19. The Minnesota Department of Health has reported 789 positive cases of COVID-19 and 22 deaths. For more information, visit health.state.mn.us
SAINT PAUL, Minn. (AP)--President Donald Trump has ordered Minnesota-based 3M to produce and sell as many medical-grade masks as the Federal Emergency Management Agency says it needs. Trump invoked the Defense Production Act in an effort to speed up the…
FARGO, N.D. -- One more person in Minnesota has died from COVID-19, raising the state's total to 18. There are 53 new cases for a total of 742 since the outbreak began. Clay County is reporting 8 cases. 75 patients…
SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota health plans agree to waive Covid-19 related expenses until May 31st. Those with commercial insurance, including individuals, small businesses and some large businesses will have no cost-sharing charges for Coronavirus testing or in network hospitalization.…
SAINT PAUL, Minn.--The Minnesota Department of Commerce's Energy Assistance Program is available to help Minnesotans struggling to pay energy bills. The department encourages the newly unemployed, households with young children, people with disabilities, veterans and seniors to apply for the…
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…
FARGO, N.D. -- Doosan Bobcat North America is temporarily suspending production at its manufacturing facilities in response to the global impact of the coronavirus pandemic. In North Dakota and Minnesota, the temporary shutdown will begin Monday with facilities resuming normal…
FARGO, N.D. -- Five more people have died of coronavirus complications, bringing Minnesota's death toll to 17. The state is reporting an additional 70 cases for a total of 689. The median age for those who have died is…
OTTER TAIL CO., Minn. -- Disturbing details about a murder in a house in Perham, Minnesota are spelled out in the criminal complaint filed against 40-year-old Derek Sweere. He is accused of stabbing his roommate, Brandon Snyder, in both eyes…
FARGO, N.D.--The American Red Cross is continuing to provide care to communities affected by home fires despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Red Cross volunteers responded to 43 fires across North Dakota, South Dakota and Northwestern Minnesota during the month of…
SAINT PAUL, Minn. - (FOX 9) The 2020 Minnesota governor's fishing opener has been postponed to next year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Governor Tim Walz made the announcement during his daily briefing on Wednesday. The event was originally set…
PERHAM, Minn. -- A murder investigation is underway in Perham, Minnesota. Derek Sweere is in custody in the Otter Tail County Jail for 2nd degree murder. A man's body has been taken to the Midwest Medical examiner's Office for an…
FARGO, N.D. -- Eight new cases of coronavirus are confirmed in Cass County, bringing the county's total to 31, and putting the county in the lead in the state. Burleigh County with Bismarck comes in next with 30 cases. The…
ST.PAUL, MINN, – State Representative Pat Garofalo of Farmington is introducing a bill that would require Minnesota colleges and universities to refund 90 percent of students’ unused room and board expenses. COVID-19 has forced most institutions to go to “distance…
FARGO, N.D. -- North Dakota is reporiting it's second and third coronavirus-related deaths. They include a McHenry County woman in her 80's and a Morton County man in his 70;s. Both had underlying conditions and both got the virus through…
FARGO, N.D. -- The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington is projecting the peak day for daily deaths from coronavirus in each state. In Minnesota, they forecast the peak is three weeks away on April…
CLAY COUNTY, Minn--The Clay County Sheriff's Office shared a message from the Minnesota DNR about burning restrictions amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Beginning Monday, the DNR is placing burning restrictions in Grant, Douglas, Pope, Norman, Otter Tail, Clay, Wilkin, Stevens and…
CASS COUNTY, N.D.--The YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties is offering child care to all essential personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic. Children of emergency first responders such as police officers, firefighters, healthcare professionals, city or county staff, grocery store staff…
WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Speaking at a contentious White House coronavirus news briefing on Sunday that involved testy standoffs with multiple reporters, President Trump declared that "the peak in death rate" in the coronavirus pandemic "is likely to hit in two weeks," and said the federal government…
FARGO, N.D. -- North Dakota is reporting another four positive cases as of Sunday morning but no positive cases during afternoon testing. Two of the new cases come from Cass County: a woman in her 40's and a woman in…
MAHNOMEN, MN--Roger Lehne, age 93, of Fargo, ND, formerly of Mahnomen, MN, died on Thursday, March 26, 2020, at the Veterans Administration Hospital, Fargo, ND, due to complications of the Covid-19 virus. Mr. Lehne's funeral will be held at Anderson…
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…
MOORHEAD, Minn - Eventide officials tell us a healthcare worker that had been at the Eventide on Eighth campus this week has tested positive for Coronavirus. Sanford Health confirms that healthcare worker is their employee. Sanford officials say they are…
