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‘Stand to Protect’ working to prevent child sexual abuse in Cass & Clay counties

The local organization is aiming to end what some call an invisible health crisis

May 17, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — It’s a shocking statistic that’s hard to hear. According to the National Children’s Advocacy Center, one in 10 children will be sexually abused before turning 18. In Cass and Clay counties, that’s more than 5,000 kids impacted by sexual abuse. Growing up in rural Cass County, young Leslie Brunette was accompanied by fear and manipulation for years….

North Dakota Records 1,900 Positive COVID-19 Cases

North Dakota Reports 1,900 Positive COVID-19 Cases

May 17, 2020

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BISMARCK, ND – North Dakota’s total number of COVID-19 cases increased to 1,900 with 52 news cases reported Sunday. Cass County had 41 positive tests out of the 2, 636 completed. The Dept. of Health reports an additional death for a new total of 43. Hospitalized cases dropped to 30 with an additional 67 recoveries for 1178. COUNTIES WITH NEW…

75 More COVID-19 Cases In Cass County

May 16, 2020

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BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota’s largest county again produced the largest number of positive coronavirus tests in the latest round of testing by The Department of Health. Saturday’s numbers show 88 more cases with 75 from Cass County. Grand Forks County had 8. A total of 2,861 tests were completed. Cases currently hospitalized dropped by 2 to 33 and no…

Cass And Grand Forks Counties Still Hotspots For COVID-19

83% of Active Cases Are In Those Two North Dakota Counties

May 14, 2020

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. — Eighty-three percent of all COVID-19 active cases in North Dakota are in Cass and Grand Forks counties. The state has 665 active cases. Gov. Doug Burgum says there have been a couple of small outbreaks at manufacturing centers in Fargo, although he didn’t specify which companies are impacted. Long-term care centers are still a hotspot for COVID-19….

North Dakota Reports 67 New COVID-19 Cases, 57 in Cass County

May 14, 2020

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CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 67 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday. The counties reporting new cases include Burleigh, Cass, Grand Forks, Mountrail, Richland and Williams Counties. Cass County reports the most cases with 57 and Grand Forks County the second most with 6. The NDDoH says a previously reported positive case from Cass County was a…

27 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Since Saturday

May 10, 2020

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BISMARCK, ND — The North Dakota Department of Health reported that 27 additional people tested positive for COVID-19 as of Sunday May 10. 24 of the positives were in Cass County. There are now 1,491 positive cases of COVID-19 in North Dakota. COUNTIES WITH NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED TODAY Cass County – 24 Grand Forks County – 1 Morton County…

Two Additional COVID-19 Deaths in North Dakota

May 9, 2020

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BISMARCK, ND (KFGO)- Another round of test results from The North Dakota Department of Health saw 40 new cases of COVID-19 in the state with 2 additional deaths. The 40 cases came out of 1,432 tests, 30 were from Cass County. Grand Forks and Ramsey counties had 2 each. There is now 1,464 total cases. The latest deaths were out…

15 Counties Report New COVID-19 Cases in North Dakota

2,235 individuals were tested since Wednesday.

May 7, 2020

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CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 49 new COVID-19 cases from 15 different counties on Thursday. The counties reporting new cases include Benson, Cass, Grand Forks, McKenzie, Pembina, Pierce, Ramsey, Richland, Rolette, Sargent, Stark, Traill, Walsh, Ward and Williams Counties. Cass County reports the most new cases with 23, while Williams County reports the second most with…

Red River Valley Task Force To Tackle Growing COVID-19 Numbers

Testing will be increased along with contact tracing

May 6, 2020

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. — Gov. Doug Burgum says we need targeted action in Cass County against COVID-19. The county has the majority of the deaths in the state at 23. He is announcing the creation of the Red River Valley COVID-19 Task Force and he says he wants Clay County included. “Again part of my offer to Gov. Walz is we…

Cass County Commission stands by decision not to hold in-person polling at primary election

Ballots for the June 9th primaries will be cast through the mail

May 4, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — In the June 9th primary, North Dakotans will be able to narrow down candidates for statewide offices, legislative races and county commissioners. They will also cast their final votes for city commissioners and school board members. Everyone will still be able to vote, but they will have to do it by mail-in ballots. City officials say the…