Cass County

NDDoH Reports 46 New COVID-19 Cases, Brings Total to 439

Cass County alone reported an additional 29 cases.

CASS COUNTY, N.D.–A total of 46 new COVID-19 cases have emerged since 11 a.m. on Thursday, bringing the total to 439 in North Dakota. The new numbers mark a record-high number of positive cases recorded in a single day in North Dakota. The counties with new cases include Burleigh, Cass, Grand Forks, Dunn, Richland, Stark and Williams. Cass County alone…

North Dakota Smart Restart Will Happen If Numbers Remain Low

The state is reporting 28 new coronavirus cases, its highest daily total

BISMARCK, N.D. — Gov. Doug Burgum says North Dakota Smart Restart will only happen if testing numbers remain low. The state currently has the 2nd lowest total positive rate in the U.S. at 3.4%. He says equipment has been added allowing more testing and says there are plenty of supplies for people to get tested. “The steps we have taken…

28 New COVID-19 Cases in North Dakota, 17 in Cass County

The 28 new cases bring the total in North Dakota to 393.

CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health is reporting 28 new cases of COVID-19 Thursday. Two of the cases appear in Burleigh County, 17 in Cass County, one in Dunn County, Three in Grand Forks County, one in McKenzie County, one in Richland County and three in Stark County. The youngest infected is between the ages of 0-9 and…

Essentia Health offers in-home testing, Mayor Mahoney pleased with social distancing improving

Mayor Mahoney discussed one of the main issues he sees in the city.

FARGO, N.D.- Essential Health started offering in-home testing for the coronavirus on Friday. “While this is an important milestone, the testing materials are still in limited supply, so we’re utilizing these guidelines to meet the needs of our most ill and high-risk patients,” says Chief Medical Officer at Essentia Health, Dr. Richard Vetter. The amount of time to get results…

308 North Dakotans Test Positive For COVID-19

FARGO, ND — North Dakota now has more than 300 people who have tested positive for COVID-19. There are now also 8 people who have died due to the coronavirus. POSITIVE TEST RESULTS ·       Woman in her 50s from Burleigh County, close contact ·       Woman in her 30s from Cass County, under investigation ·       Woman in her 80s from Cass County, close contact…

Cass County Jail Inmate Tests Positive for COVID-19

CASS COUNTY, N.D. – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that an inmate, who currently remains in custody, has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. The male individual was booked in on Tuesday, April 7th and held in isolation through the screening process. All new intakes are subject to the isolation screening process and at no time do they have direct…

North Dakota Reports 7 COVID-19 Deaths

Bismarck,ND — The North Dakota Department of Health reports there are now 7 residents who have died from the COVID-19 virus. The latest fatality is a woman in her 70s from Cass County with underlying health conditions who acquired COVID-19 through community spread. There are a total of 293 people who have tested positive, that’s an increase of 15 since…

Fargo & West Fargo Unveil “Stay Home Save Lives” Directive

With this new directive, they hope people can be "North Dakota" smart when leaving their homes.

CASS COUNTY – “This is not, never leave your house order, instead, I’m trusting each of you to be “North Dakota smart,” says Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney. Stay Home – Save Lives is the directive of both Fargo and West Fargo leaders. “People are smart. They can do the right thing, and this is really a request for them to…

Overland flooding expected soon in rural Cass County

CASS COUNTY, N.D. – Rural Cass County is projecting record overland flooding within the coming days. Major flooding is expected along the Sheyenne and Maple Rivers. The areas that could be impacted are north of West Fargo, Hardwood and near Argusville. Mapleton is looking to see a crest of 22.5 feet while the Harwood gauge is looking to see 91.3…

Cass County Says Rural Residents Should Prepare for Major Flooding

CASS COUNTY, N.D.–Cass County says rural residents should prepare for significant flooding along the Sheyenne and Maple Rivers as temperatures rise between Monday and Wednesday. The National Weather Service predicts the Sheyenne River will crest at 91.3 feet and the Maple River is expected to crest at 22.5 feet on Thursday. Both rivers will reach top 10 flood levels. The…