BISMARCK, N.D.–Residents at basic care facilities in North Dakota are now allowed to keep their Economic Impact Payments after Gov. Doug Burgum announced an emergency rule change. Previously, Economic Impact Payments made out to basic care residents were to be counted as income and kept by the state. Burgum said, “We’re grateful to legislative leadership, the Attorney General’s Office and…
FARGO, N.D. – The Fargo School Board discusses plans to use $3.2 million in CARES Act funding. The money can be used through September 2022. $388,000 will go to private schools in the district. The board is also looking to buy devices for elementary schools so each student has one, buying learning apps and instructing teachers and how to use…
BISMARCK, N.D.–Arts, culture and creative industries impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can now apply for CARES Act funding. The North Dakota Council on the Arts announced a total of $371,700 is available on Monday. Organizations and nonprofits whose revenue relies heavily on admissions, ticket sales and other earned income are eligible to apply. Artists and contractors who produce art and…
FARGO & GRAND FORKS, N.D. – As the pandemic ramped up, and businesses and schools closed around the nation, NDSU and UND found themselves in a situation that would require them to keep hundreds of students in on campus housing. “The reasons vary tremendously, whether it was international students who couldn’t get back home, or students who needed internet. We…
ST. PAUL, Minn.–Minnesota received more than $1 billion from the Coronavirus Relief Fund on Wednesday. The state applied for the funds through the federal CARES Act portal made available earlier this week. The funds will help offset some the state’s costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor Tim Walz says, “The state is providing critical funding to hospitals, public health…
BISMARCK N.D. — The CARES Act isn’t just helping out the working class. It’s also making sure our schools still have the means to teach. North Dakota Superintendent Kirsten Baesler answered questions about how school districts around the state can use the relief funds. One requirement is districts and schools continue to pay its employees and contractors during the disruption….
UNITED STATES – Phase three allocated $350 billion to help small businesses continue to pay their staff while being shut down. $240 billion has already been loaned out. With so many businesses applying for federal help many people are wondering if they can apply at banks elsewhere. “I know some banks have a long queue and you’re getting further behind….
BISMARCK, N.D. — Gov. Doug Burgum has extended North Dakota business closures through April 20 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. President Donald Trump has also approved Burgum’s request for a major presidential disaster declaration. “This approval paves the way for North Dakota to receive federal funding at state, local, tribal level and also certain non-profits,” said Burgum. This support comes…
BISMARCK, N.D.–Gov. Doug Burgum is holding his daily press briefing to provide COVID-19 updates in North Dakota. Burgum will be joined by U.S. Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer. They will discuss the federal response to the pandemic and the passage of the new Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. North Dakota has 109 confirmed cases of COVID-19…
