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WATCH LIVE: Gov. Walz Expected to Close Schools for Remainder of Academic Year

The announcement is expected to come during a news conference at 2 p.m.

April 23, 2020

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn–Gov. Tim Walz is expected to announce that Minnesota schools will remain closed for the rest of the academic year on Thursday. Walz closed public schools in March and has repeatedly said it was “unlikely” they were reopen. The announcement is expected to come during a news conference at 2 p.m. KVRR will livestream the conference here. Categories: Coronavirus,…

Minnesota Reports Most COVID-19 Deaths in a Single Day

The death toll has reached 200.

April 23, 2020

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ST. PAUL, Minn.–The Minnesota Department of Health reports 21 new deaths related to COVID-19 on Thursday. The spike marks the highest number of deaths in a single day for the state, bringing the death toll to 200. This is the second straight day Minnesota has set a new daily high for deaths. The state reported 19 new deaths on Wednesday….

32 New COVID-19 Cases, 1 Additional Death Reported in North Dakota

Eighteen cases in Cass County and eight in Grand Forks County.

April 23, 2020

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CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health is reporting an additional 32 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in North Dakota. Eighteen cases in Cass County and eight in Grand Forks County. Burke, Burleigh, Mountrail and Richland Counties also reported new cases. A woman in her 80s from Cass County with underlying health conditions passed away as well. With the new…

Drive thru testing for JR Simplot employees to take place at Alerus Center Thursday

April 22, 2020

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. -Another COVID-19 targeted testing event will happen at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks from 12:00 to 5:00 PM on Thursday. It’s for JR Simplot employees and those who have had close contact with people with positive cases at LM Wind Power. Health officials say there are no reported cases at Simplot. State officials are calling it…

Grand Forks Company Fighting Covid-19 With Drones

SkyScopes also operates in Minnesota, Oregon, California and Texas

April 22, 2020

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GRAND FORKS N.D. — Commercial drone pilots have been deemed essential during the pandemic, and one company in Grand Forks is showing us why. SkySkopes has already been on the leading edge of drone technology and is now gearing up to combat the Covid-19 virus. The company has equipped drones to be able to disinfect surfaces of common areas like…

City of Fargo Begins Planning for Phased Reopening

The plan would include opening businesses in phases to minimize the potential spread of COVID-19 among the community.

April 22, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – The City of Fargo is beginning to plan it’s reopening of the metro. Mayor Tim Mahoney said that the city has been working with Fargo-Cass Public Health, The North Dakota Department of Health, the North Dakota Department of Commerce, the Governor’s office, and local business leaders on creating and implementing a plan reopening the metro. The plan…

WATCH LIVE: White House COVID-19 Task Force Briefing

April 22, 2020

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WASHINGTON–President Donald Trump and the Coronavirus Task Force hold their daily press briefing. For a full list of officials in the Coronavirus Task force, click here. Categories: Coronavirus, Health Tags: Coronavirus, Coronavirus Task Force, COVID-19, PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP, PRESS BRIEFING

Minnesota will be able to test 20,000 per day for COVID-19, Gov. Walz announces

April 22, 2020

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SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Gov. Tim Walz announces the state has built the capacity to test as many as 20-thousand Minnesotans per day for the Coronavirus. It’s all part of a partnership between the health department, Mayo Clinic and the University of Minnesota. Walz says the collaboration will help assure every person with symptoms gets tested. Funding for the increase…

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Burgum Holds Daily COVID-19 Press Briefing

April 22, 2020

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BISMARCK, N.D.–Gov. Doug Burgum is holding his daily press briefing to provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic in North Dakota. The North Dakota Department of Health reported a total of 679 positive cases, 23 current hospitalizations, 189 people recovered and 14 deaths. Categories: Coronavirus, Coronavirus-ND, Health, North Dakota News Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, GOV. DOUG BURGUM, NORTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF…

To Our Frontline Workers: We Say “Thank You”

April 22, 2020

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While many of us are not on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic, we all know someone who is. Our essential workers are putting their health at risk everyday in order to ensure the rest of us can remain safe and healthy. KVRR wants to thank each and every one of our frontline workers for their dedication and perseverance…