Coronavirus

Fargo Distillery Creates Hand Sanitizer From Liquor To Help Those In Need

The Bottles Were Also Distributed To Local Grocery Stores And Other Businesses For Workers

FARGO, N.D. — Hand sanitizer, it’s something everyone is trying to get their hands on. That’s why Proof Artisans Distillers in Downtown Fargo says they felt the need to help out people in the community. “Using some of what would have been vodka were converting that into hand sanitizers.” Staff have been working around the clock making everything in-house, Northland…

Church Food Bank Helps Families In Need From Coronavirus

The Church Is Always Looking For More Volunteers

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Faith United Methodist Church Food Bank is working full time to accommodate for the increase of people needing food because of the coronavirus. Drivers lined up in the parking lot to have the food put into their vehicles to limit any potential spread of the virus. Workers inside the building loaded up boxes filled with various…

MATBUS Operating Fare Free, Closing Ground Transportation Center to Public

By not collecting fees or selling bus passes, staff can more effectively follow federal, state and local health guidelines.

FARGO, N.D.–MATBUS will no longer be charging a fee to ride buses beginning Monday, March 23 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The company says by not collecting fees or selling bus passes, staff can more effectively follow federal, state and local health guidelines. The Ground Transportation Center at 502 NP Avenue will close to the public on Monday as well….

Gov. Burgum to Discuss Latest Developments Regarding COVID-19 in North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D.–Gov. Doug Burgum is holding a press conference to discuss the latest developments regarding COVID-19 in North Dakota. Burgum signed an executive order closing all dine-in operations at restaurants and bars on Thursday. In addition, 26 people have been confirmed to have COVID-19 in North Dakota. Categories: Coronavirus, Coronavirus-ND, North Dakota News Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, GOV. DOUG BURGUM

Essentia Health changes Coronavirus testing guidelines

FARGO, N.D. – Essentia Health changes Coronavirus testing guidelines due to a national shortage of testing materials. The company will focus testing “on the most susceptible people, including hospitalized patients.” Health care workers, including EMS, and people in long-term care facilities will be given priority. “We recommend patients schedule an E-visit or call our toll-free number if they are concerned about…

El Zagal Shrine Circus Officially Cancels Fargodome Event

The circus was originally scheduled in March.

FARGO, N.D.–The El Zagal Shrine Circus has announced it is canceling the circus after previously postponing the event at the Fargodome. The circus was originally scheduled in March and then postponed until May, and now officially canceled. The organizers say canceling the event is a continued preventative effort to practice social distancing per guidance from federal, state and local health…

Josh Duhamel Spotted In Fargo During Coronavirus Pandemic

Star Reportedly Practiced Social Distancing While Greeting Fans

  It looks like one of North Dakota’s favorite native sons is riding out the Coronavirus scare with us. Deb Grosz, owner of Dakota Vines Winery in Colfax, ND, shared this pic of her running into Josh Duhamel at the Cash Wise on 52nd Ave. S. in Fargo on Thursday. The Minot native was nice enough to pose for a…

Proof Artisan Distillers Making Hand Sanitizer During Coronavirus Crisis

Hand Sanitizer In Short Supply Since Coronavirus Outbreak Started

Fargo’s only distillery is switching from spirits to sanitizer during the Coronavirus Pandemid. Proof Artisan Distillers says it has approval to switch to making hand sanitizer. Distillers say they’re still working on logistics, but will have an update soon. They’re following a trend around the country of local distilleries combating the spread of COVID-19 by making hand sanitizer. Hygiene products…

LIVE: Daily Coronavirus Task Force Briefing from White House

WASHINGTON–Vice President Mike Pence and the Coronavirus Task Force are holding their daily press briefing at approximately 10:45 a.m. President Donald Trump has led the briefings in previous days, but there is no confirmation he will be present on Friday. KVRR will stream the briefing on KVRR.com and our Facebook page. Categories: Coronavirus, Politics / Elections Tags: Coronavirus, Coronavirus Task…