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Grand Ole Opry Star, Joe Diffie, Passes Away From COVID-19

His hits included “Honky Tonk Attitude" and “Prop Me Up Beside the Jukebox (If I Die)"

March 29, 2020

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NASHVILLE — Country singer Joe Diffie has died after testing positive for COVID-19. He was 61 A spokesman for Diffie on Friday announced he had contracted the coronavirus, becoming the first country star to go public with such a diagnosis. Diffie’s publicist said the singer died Sunday in Nashville due to complications from the virus. Diffie was a native of…

COVID-19 By The Numbers For March 29, 2020

March 29, 2020

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota is reporting another four positive cases as of Sunday morning but no positive cases during afternoon testing. Two of the new cases come from Cass County: a woman in her 40’s and a woman in her 30’s, one by community spread the other is under investigation. The state now has 98 positive cases. 18 people…

Keeping kids engaged while learning from home

With schools closing to stop the spread of coronavirus, parents may find themselves teaching children at home

March 29, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — Sylvan Learning in Fargo is offering some tips and tricks to help parents keep their children engaged while learning from home. They say it’s important to maintain a daily schedule. Keep the schedule flexible so parents can help their children with assignments before or after they’re done with work. They also recommend taking breaks to get the…

LIVE: White House COVID-19 Task Force Briefing

March 29, 2020

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President Donald J. Trump and members of the Coronavirus Task Force hold a press conference in the Rose Garden. Posted by Fox News on Sunday, March 29, 2020 WASHINGTON, DC — President Trump is live with the Sunday, March 29 COVID-19 Task Force Briefing. Categories: Coronavirus Tags: anthony fauchi, Coronavirus, COVID-19, PRESIDENT TRUMP, VICE PRESIDENT MIKE PENCE, white house…

ND Governor Requests Major Presidential Disaster Declaration

March 29, 2020

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BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum has requested a major presidential disaster declaration to unlock federal assistance to support North Dakota’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor’s request seeks assistance for public infrastructure and facilities; mitigation grants for counties and tribal nations; assistance for individuals and households; and supplemental nutrition and transitional sheltering assistance, among other aid. “Federal assistance is critical…

North Dakota Has 98 COVID-19 Positive Cases

Four more cases of corona virus recorded overnight

March 29, 2020

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A.M. POSITIVE TEST RESULTS | March 28 at 3 p.m. – March 29 at 9 a.m. · Man in his 30s from Stark County, possible travel · Woman in her 40s from Cass County, community spread · Woman in her 30s from Cass County, under investigation · Man in his 80s from Morton County, under investigation Categories: Travel, Possible Travel, Community Spread, Close Contact, Under…

Sanford Healthcare Provider Tests Positive For COVID-19

Sanford has been contacting people who may have come into close contact with the provider

March 28, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.- Thoes at Sanford say the provider first had symptoms on March 23rd and is self-isolating at home. Eventide officials say that healthcare provider had been at the assisted living facility in Moorhead this week. Sanford says the exposure was limited to the nursing home setting and no more than 10 people were in contact with the provider. Sanford…

North Dakota signs executive order to slow COVID-19 spread from travelers

The order would apply to those returning to the state internationally or from one of the 23 states that have been classified as having widespread disease by the CDC

March 28, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — There continues to be a concern about people traveling into the state of North Dakota and the potential that they may spread COVID-19. Governor Doug Burgum signed an executive order to help slow that spread. The order specifically involves individuals returning to the state internationally or from one of the 23 states that have been classified as…

UND Hockey’s Brad Berry On Shortened Season

North Dakota Hockey Head Coach Brad Berry recaps the 2020 season

March 27, 2020

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FARGO, ND – A few days prior to winning his second Herb Brooks NCHC Coach of The Year award, Fighting Hawks Head Coach Brad Berry joined KVRR Sports to discuss the shortened season, his message to the team, and more. Categories: College, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Brad Berry, Coach of the Year, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Fighting Hawks Hockey, NCHC, North Dakota…

ND Health Officials Want The Community To Keep Taking Basic Coronavirus Precautions

With the first death reported in the State, they say now more than ever it's important to flatten the curve

March 27, 2020

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NORTH DAKOTA – North Dakota Health Officials are stressing the importance of practicing basic safety precautions. “The guidance is the same, it’s just for people to be really vigilant about it. So, it’s those really good prevention practices. It’s that social distancing piece,” says Fargo Cass Public Health director Desi Fleming. They say when going out to do grocery shopping,…