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Community Reacts To Possible Mask Mandate In Minnesota

According to a national study by the Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences, the best way to reduce the spread of COVID-19 is by wearing a mask.

July 3, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Minnesota could join a growing list of states requiring masks including Texas, California and Michigan as coronavirus cases spike in multiple states. DFL State Senator Kent Eken of Twin Valley says he encourages people to wear masks but worries a one size fits all plan will take away the ability of communities to make their own decisions….

Minnesota Governor Asked To Consider Face Mask Mandate

Governors in several states that are seeing rising numbers have mandated mask use

July 2, 2020

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ST. PAUL, Minn. — Health experts are urging Gov. Tim Walz to require masks in public statewide amid concerns that the spike in coronavirus cases elsewhere could happen in Minnesota. Governors in several states that are seeing rising numbers have mandated mask use. Medical groups in Minnesota and the state Health Department are backing a mandate. Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm…

North Dakota reports 43 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths Thursday

July 2, 2020

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CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 43 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths Thursday. Ten counties report new cases including Burleigh, Cass, Cavalier, Grand Forks, McHenry, Morton, Stark, Traill, Walsh and Wells Counties. Cass County reports the most new cases with 17 and Burleigh County the second most with 14. The NDDoH says a previously reported…

Artist Creates Chalk Art Of Moorhead Mayor Johnathan Judd

She has 2 more projects planned but is keeping quiet on the subject matter.

July 1, 2020

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MOORHEAD, MINN. — A local artist takes a break from her studio to make another public masterpiece. Kim Jore started her chalk street projects while her business was closed due to the coronavirus. She is open again but is still beautifying sidewalks. It takes her 4-5 hours per piece and she has made 8 so far. She chose to highlight…

Fort Noks bar temporarily closes due to possible COVID-19 case

July 1, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–Fort Noks Bar of Gold in Fargo has temporarily closed its doors due to possible contact with COVID-19. Management announced the closure on Facebook saying, “This is for the safety of not only our staff and families but our customers as well.” The bar did not provide a time frame for reopening. The full Facebook announcement is below: Due…

North Dakota reports 39 new COVID-19 cases and one new death Wednesday

July 1, 2020

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CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 39 new COVID-19 cases and one new death Wednesday. Ten counties report new cases including Burleigh, Cass, Dunn, Grand Forks, Mercer, Stark, Steele, Traill, Walsh and Williams Counties. Cass County reports the most new cases with 15 and Burleigh County the second most with 9. A man in his 90s from…

North Dakota reports 38 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday

June 30, 2020

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CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 38 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths Tuesday. Seven counties report new cases including Benson, Burleigh, Cass, Morton, Mountrail, Pierce and Walsh counties. Cass County reports the most new cases with 13 and Morton County the second most with 10. The NDDoH says a previously reported case in Cass County…

Minnesota reaches milestone of 20,000 daily COVID-19 test capacity

The state has completed a total of 592,955 tests to date.

June 29, 2020

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ST. PAUL, Minn.–Minnesota has reached its goal of completing 20,000 COVID-19 tests daily. Gov. Tim Walz announced the milestone during a press conference on Monday. Walz also said the state has completed a total of 592,955 tests to date. The Mayo Clinic and the University of Minnesota were major components to reaching the goal. Both sites are not able to…

North Dakota reports 47 new cases and no new deaths Monday

June 29, 2020

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CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 47 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths Monday. Eight counties report new cases including Burleigh, Cass, Grand Forks, Morton, Mountrail, Oliver, Sioux, Ward counties. Cass County reports the most new cases with 26 and Burleigh County the second most with nine. The NDDoH says three previously reported cases in Burleigh,…

Local Church Distributes Food To Families In Need

Over a thousand families received food boxes during today's distribution

June 27, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.- Almost 2,000 boxes full of fruits and vegetables from USDA farmers will be heading to the homes and into the stomachs of many families in the F-M area. “Farmers are going through a hard time. They’ve grown their produce, their product, but, because of the covid situation, many restaurants and places have had to close down, so a…