CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 54 new COVID-19 cases and two additional deaths. The counties reporting new cases include Burleigh, Cass, Grand Forks, Mountrail and Pembina. Cass County reports the most new cases with 43 and Grand Forks County the second most with 7. The additional deaths include a man in his 80s from Cass County…
FARGO, N.D.–Great Plains Food Bank receives a semi-truck load of food worth $25,000 from Goldmark Property Management. The donation will provide assistance for children, seniors and families who need food support during the COVID-19 pandemic. The demand for food services has increased by about 79 percent due to the virus, but Great Plains Food Bank has been experiencing a lack…
This will give you some hope heading into the weekend. They’re celebrating courageous COVID-19 survivors at Eventide in Fargo. That clip was Bernice crossing the finish line in the road to recovery. She’s joined by Marlene and Vicki who celebrated their own recovery. It is so inspiring to see these brave ladies make a full recovery! Their spirit can…
WEST FARGO, N.D.–The West Fargo Street Fair has been rescheduled for August 1, 2020. Vendors and sponsors have until May 15 to submit applications for the event. The Street Fair takes place on Sheyenne Street from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event also features a dance from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. City officials say they will monitor the…
Delores Walsh gets a special visitor in Greenbush.GREENBUSH, Minn. — People are finding creative ways to bring smiles to those stuck inside during quarantine. Jordan Meier, a certified nursing assistant at LifeCare Greenbush Manor, brought her horse to work. Jordan took the horse from window to window for a safe visit with the residents. LifeCare staff says it was a…
SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Gov. Tim Walz unveils a plan to provide more support to Minnesota’s long-term care facilities. About 80 percent of the state’s coronavirus deaths have come from them. It will expand testing for residents and workers, work with health systems to create strike teams to conduct on site testing and follow ups and get facilities PPE. It…
CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 49 new COVID-19 cases from 15 different counties on Thursday. The counties reporting new cases include Benson, Cass, Grand Forks, McKenzie, Pembina, Pierce, Ramsey, Richland, Rolette, Sargent, Stark, Traill, Walsh, Ward and Williams Counties. Cass County reports the most new cases with 23, while Williams County reports the second most with…
BISMARCK, N.D. — Gov. Doug Burgum says we need targeted action in Cass County against COVID-19. The county has the majority of the deaths in the state at 23. He is announcing the creation of the Red River Valley COVID-19 Task Force and he says he wants Clay County included. “Again part of my offer to Gov. Walz is we…
BISMARCK, N.D. — There is some good news for high school seniors across North Dakota: some graduation ceremonies will be allowed. State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler says the governor has amended his school order and is allowing the use of school facilities with proper social distancing, cleaning and other safety precautions. Each school district will be allowed to consider whether a…
FARGO, N.D. – City leaders are warning the public to take the Smart Restart guidelines seriously. According to the public health department, Cass County is at risk for an overwhelming amount of new cases if people and businesses refuse to take the guidelines seriously. Cass County currently has a 10% positive test rate, and has 51% of the states total…
