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Gov. Walz suspends evictions, adjusts state tax filing deadline

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is in self-quarantine since his bodyguard has tested positive for Covid-19. Walz has issued executive orders suspending evictions, providing relief to small businesses and collecting inventory for personal protective equipment. He says…

Governor Walz to Self-Quarantine After Contact With COVID-19

ST. PAUL, Minn.--Governor Tim Waz announced he is self-quarantining himself for 14 days after one of his security detail's tested positive for COVID-19 Sunday night. Walz was in close proximity to the individual last week. He will be in quarantine…

Senator Amy Klobuchar Reveals her Husband has COVID-19

WASHINGTON--U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar released a statement on Monday following the news that her husband has COVID-19. Kloburchar says she has not been tested due to her and her husband working in different places for the last two weeks. You…

Cobbers Raise Emergency Funding For Students

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Most residential students have departed campus at Concordia and Cobbers are transitioning to online learning during the coronavirus pandemic. These circumstances have left some students in a vulnerable financial condition. The college is working to provide emergency…

2nd COVID-19 Case Reported in Clay County

CLAY COUNTY, MN -- Health officials confirm a second case of novel coronavirus in Clay County. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has notified Clay County Public Health of its second lab confirmed case of novel coronavirus, COVID-19. The individual…

Gov. Walz not ready for shelter in place order

MINNESOTA - Gov. Walz says although he is not ready to order residents to shelter in place, it could happen soon if things worsen quickly. Walz says he will continue to ask the federal…

MSUM student self-reports Coronavirus case to university

MOORHEAD, Minn. - Minnesota State University Moorhead President Anne Blackhurst reveals in a letter a student self-reported their case of Coronavirus to the Dean of Students Office. "We are thankful to this individual for taking responsibility for reporting their condition,"…

Headliner Shows Being Rescheduled By Jade Presents

FARGO, N.D. -- Local entertainment promoters Jade Presents releasing a list of rescheduled events due to the pandemic. Some of the bigger names include Paula Poundstone whose April 3 Fargo Theatre date has been moved to August 1. Comic Jo…

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…

Covid-19 Case in Wadena County, Total in MN Now 89

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Minnesota has risen to 89, up 12 from Wednesday. The new cases include one in Wadena County in north-central Minnesota. It's the state's first confirmed case so far north. The…

MSUM Cancels Graduation Ceremony, Decision Pending from NDSU

MOORHEAD, MN -- Minnesota State University -Moorhead informed students that the spring graduation ceremony has been cancelled. The decision affects all schools in the Minnesota State System. The statement from the University said in part: Yesterday, the Minnesota State Chancellor…

Government Check Scams Already Surfacing

MINNESOTA--While the government has yet to work out all the details surrounding economic relief checks, scammers are already trying to take advantage of unsuspecting Americans. The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota says it has received reports of…