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Minnesota Reports 7 Additional COVID-19 Deaths

ST.PAUL, MN- The confirmed death total in Minnesota rises to 64 with 7 more deaths reported. All deaths were patients in their 80s and 90s. Since Wednesday the number has increased by 64 percent. Total case numbers rise to 1,427…

Minnesota makes Coronavirus models public

SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota health officials reveal Coronavirus modeling projections. 22,000 people are predicted to die despite social distancing measures. The scenario closely reflecting Governor Tim Walz's extended stay-home order suggests a July 13th hospitalization peak requiring 3,700 ICU…

I-29 between Manvel & Grafton closed due to flooding

NORTH DAKOTA - Part of Interstate 29 in the northern valley is closed because of flooding. Lanes in both direction from the Manvel to Grafton exits are inaccessible. You're asked to use Highway 81 north to Grafton and turn…

Minnesota Modeling Predicts 22,000 Deaths, July 13 Hospitalization Peak

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) --Minnesota public health officials revealed some details Friday about their modeling projections for the coronavirus pandemic here, predicting that 22,000 Minnesotans would die despite social distancing measures that have been put in place. The modeling, which has…

Fargo Company Launches Billboard Egg Hunt

FARGO, ND -- iDIGITAL Advertising, a local Fargo company is putting a new spin on the Easter egg hunt. It's encouraging neighbors to support local businesses that are being negatively impacted by COVID-19 while getting out of the house all…

Pet Connection: Meet Yanka!

We introduced you to Janet last week, and we're still looking for a home for her. She's a resilient little lady with a lot of love. She's nine years old and is great with…

Coronavirus relief coming for farmers Rep. Peterson says

WASHINGTON - Callers in Minnesota Congressman Collin Peterson's telephone town hall are worried farmers aren't getting enough Coronavirus relief. The Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection Program offers loans to keep companies afloat. However, it's…

National Guard in Oslo, Minn. to fight flooding

MARSHALL COUNTY, Minn. - Gov. Walz is sending the Minnesota National Guard to Oslo to deal with another round of spring flooding. The guard will assist the Marshall County Sheriff by monitoring dikes and…

North Dakota Quarantine Travel Rules Changed

BISMARCK, N.D. -- Gov. Doug Burgum says you just need to use common sense when it comes to North Dakota's quarantine rules. The state has made exemptions to its travel quarantine after Minnesota was added to a CDC list of…

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Walz Extends Stay Home Order Until May 4

ST. PAUL, Minn--Gov. Tim Walz has extended the Stay Home Order until May 4. The order is meant to significantly slow the spread of COVID-19 by building hospital capacity, collecting ventilators, masks and other PPE. Minnesota will also work…

COVID-19 By The Numbers For April 7, 2020

FARGO, N.D. -- North Dakota has 12 more COVID-19 cases, including 5 in Cass County, bringing the state total to 237. The county now has 70 cases, the most in the state. 33 people are being treated for the…

Lake Park-Audubon teacher up for MN Teacher of the Year

MINNESOTA - A Lake Park-Audubon teacher is among the ten Minnesota's Teacher of the Year finalists. Katie Watland teaches seventh and eighth grade science. She's one of two finalists from Greater Minnesota. An independent selection panel of 24 leaders in…

Assistant Becker County Attorney Appointed District Judge

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- An assistant county attorney for the Becker County Attorney’s Office is appointed to become a District Court Judge in Minnesota's Seventh Judicial District. Governor Tim Walz announced the appointments of Nathaniel Welte and Laura Moehrle. Both…