Coronavirus

North Dakota WIC to Allow Virtual Authorizations and Appointments

WIC helps working and non-working families, including those recently unemployed.

BISMARCK, N.D.–North Dakota WIC continues to be open and offering services during the COVID-19 pandemic. The United States Department of Agriculture has allowed temporary changes to the program to allow for WIC authorizations, appointments and applications to be done remotely. The temporary changes also allow certain hard-to-find food items such as milk, eggs or bread to be substituted for other…

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

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 439 positive cases, 16 current hospitalizations, 172 people recovered and nine deaths. Categories: Coronavirus, Coronavirus-ND, Health, North Dakota News Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, GOV. DOUG BURGUM, NORTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF…

WATCH LIVE: Grand Forks Mayor Brown Holds COVID-19 Press Briefing

GRAND FORKS, N.D.–Grand Forks Mayor Michael R. Brown is holding a news conference to provide updates on the local efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19. The briefing comes a day after Grand Forks partnered with Altru to hold a mass COVID-19 testing site. Mayor Brown will be joined by representatives from the City of Grand Forks, Altru Health System…

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Walz to Provide Update on State’s Response to COVID-19

ST. PAUL, Minn.–Gov. Tim Walz will be providing an update on the Minnesota’s next steps to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Walz will be joined by Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm, Emergency Medicine Doctor John Hick and Minnesota Nurses Association President Mary Turner. Categories: Coronavirus, Coronavirus-MN, Health, Minnesota News Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, Dr. John Hick, GOV. TIM WALZ, HEALTH COMMISSIONER…

Minnesota Reports 159 New COVID-19 Cases, 17 Deaths

The state has a total of 2,071 confirmed cases.

ST. PAUL, Minn.–The Minnesota Department of Health is reporting an additional 159 COVID-19 cases since Thursday, bringing the total to 2,071. The state is also reporting 17 new deaths due to complications with COVID-19. Seventeen marks a record high in a single day for the state, bringing the total to 111. Clay County has the ninth highest number of cases…

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…

Governor Walz Expands List of Outdoor Recreation Activities for Minnesotans

The Executive Order will go into effect on April 18 at 5 a.m.

ST. PAUL, Minn.–Gov. Tim Walz signed an Executive Order on Friday expanding the list of outdoor recreational activities that are allowed during the Stay-at-Home order. Minnesotans will be able to enjoy activities such as golfing, boating, fishing, hunting and hiking all while maintaining social distancing guidelines. Residents are encouraged to take part in outdoor activities close to their home. Gov….

LIVE: How To Best Spend Your Stimulus Check

Get Tips On The Best Way To Use Your Money To Stimulate The Economy

  People are starting to get their federal stimulus checks tonight. Once you get that money, what’s the best way to spend it? Most adults will get $1,200 with $500 extra for each child. Paul Meyers with Legacy Wealth Management says the first thing you should do is make sure your bills and living expenses are covered. But if you’re…

Grand Forks Mayor and Altru President Release COVID-19 PSA

Anyone at risk for COVID-19 should contact Altru's 24/7 screening hotline at 701-780-6358.

GRAND FORKS, N.D.–City of Grand Forks’ Mayor Dr. Michael R. Brown and Altru’s President Dr. Steven Weiser released a PSA pleading with residents to follow simple steps to help slow the spread of COVID-19. The PSA is in response to a surplus of positive COVID-19 cases being identified at LM Wind Power on Wednesday. The City of Grand Forks also…

Preparing for possibility of COVID-19 fall peak

There are currently 393 positive COVID-19 cases across North Dakota

FARGO, N.D. — NDSU Professor Dr. Paul Carson says physical distancing in North Dakota has been working. He says although the state has done a good job of flattening the curve, there is a possibility of the coronavirus peaking again in the fall. Dr. Carson says situations that would place people in close proximity again create the right conditions for…