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1,600 People File For Unemployment in Cass County

Nearly 6,000 people have filed for unemployment in the state of North Dakota, and the number is expected to rise as we reach the peak of this pandemic.

March 27, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – The COVID-19 Pandemic has brought about one of the worst workforce impacts in the history of the United States. We now have official numbers on the impact it’s leaving on North Dakota. Nearly 6,000 people have filed for unemployment in the state of North Dakota, and the number is expected to rise as we reach the peak…

Sanford Testing Drug On Patients With Covid-19

Dr.Nagpal Says It's Important For People To Not Take Medication That Is Not Prescribed To Them.

March 27, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — Hydroxychloroquine is a drug that’s used to help treat lupus, malaria and autoimmune disease, now Sanford is testing if this drug could be the answer for COVID 19. “When the virus is new you just try the best you can do with whatever is available to you and you can see what the risk of treatment is…

LIVE: Daily White House Coronavirus Task Force Briefing

March 27, 2020

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WASHINGTON–President Donald Trump and the Coronavirus Task Force are holding a press briefing at approximately 4:30 p.m. Categories: Coronavirus, Politics / Elections Tags: Coronavirus, Coronavirus Task Force, COVID-19, PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP, PRESS BRIEFING

LIVE: Gov. Doug Burgum Holding Daily COVID-19 Press Briefing

March 27, 2020

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BISMARCK, N.D.–Gov. Doug Burgum and the North Dakota Department of Health are holding a press briefing at 4 p.m. Burgum will discuss the steps the state is taking to slow the spread of COVID-19 and the new cases including the first death. KVRR will be streaming the briefing on KVRR.com and our Facebook page. Categories: Coronavirus, Coronavirus-ND, North Dakota News…

House Passes $2.2T Rescue Package, Rushes It to Trump

March 27, 2020

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The House has given near-unanimous approval to legislation designed to prevent the economy from collapsing and rush resources to overburdened health care providers and struggling families during the deepening coronavirus epidemic. The unprecedented $2.2 trillion relief package passed the chamber by voice vote Friday after an impassioned session conducted along the social distancing guidelines imposed by the…

NDDoH Reports Cass County Man as First COVID-19 Death in North Dakota

March 27, 2020

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CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health has reported the state’s first death due to COVID-19 The man was in his 90s from Cass County and was reported as having underlying health conditions. The NDDoH confirmed the man acquired COVID-19 from community spread. Gov. Doug Burgum said, “Kathryn and I extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends…

LIVE: Musicians Find Gigs During Pandemic With Livestream Concert Series

Livewire Producing Livestream Concerts To Raise Money For Musicians

March 27, 2020

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Musicians who are losing gigs because of the coronavirus have a chance to still hit the stage thanks to a local events company. Livewire is livestreaming concerts from its Fargo warehouse. Livewire president Kent Kolstad says his company has no events to help produce during the pandemic, and realized local musicians probably had the same problem. They organized the…

Baker Garden & Gift Offering Curbside Pickup Amid Pandemic

Store employees say they've seen more interest in gardening amid coronavirus concerns

March 26, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — Those at Baker Garden & Gift say it’s that time of year when people start planning their vegetable gardening. In the era of social isolation and distancing, the store’s employees say they’ve seen more and more people become interested in growing their own food. Raised-bed gardens make growing foods like tomatoes, peppers and carrots easy to do…

North Dakota Leaders Discuss Emergency Business Financing

As coronavirus cases continue to rise, small business owners continue to take a hit

March 26, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — From complete closures to adjusting distribution methods, small business owners in North Dakota have had to deal with a new way of life. “There is 73,000 small businesses in North Dakota. There’s 30 million small businesses across the country. All of them have been impacted by this coronavirus,” says Small Business Administration District Director Al Haut. As…

State Leaders Take Action On Child Care And The June Election

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has a message for snowbirds and those returning from spring break

March 26, 2020

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BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has a message for snowbirds and those returning from spring break. “We would also encourage those individuals to stay at home for 14 days after their arrival back in North Dakota and I know many people who are doing this and we thank them,” said Burgum. State leaders also revealing steps they…