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Minnesota Reports 365 New COVID-19 Cases on Tuesday

April 28, 2020

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ST. PAUL, Minn.–The Minnesota Department of Health reports 365 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday. This is the highest number of cases confirmed in a single day for the state, bringing the total to 4,181. Fifteen new deaths were also reported, bringing the total to 301. Of the total number of cases, 314 are currently hospitalized and 1,912 no longer need…

North Dakota Reports 49 New COVID-19 Cases

Cass County's case count has reached 472.

April 28, 2020

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CASS COUNTY, N.D.–North Dakota is reporting 49 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday. The counties reporting new cases include Cass County with 41, Grand Forks County with 3, Mountrail County with 1, Stark County with 3 and Stutsman County with 1. Cass County’s case count has reached 472. Zero new deaths were reported since Monday. The North Dakota Department of Health…

Local Grocers Not Alarmed By Food Plant Closures

A front page ad in major publications has many people around the nation panicking about a potential food shortage.

April 27, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – Our food supply chain is strained, and the coronavirus was to blame. That’s according to full page ads bought by Tyson Foods in three major publications. They state that the supply chain has been broken, and consumers would suffer because of it. But local grocers say that in our neck of the woods, consumers won’t go hungry….

Grand Forks reveals results of second mass testing event

Of the 714 individuals tested at the event, 62 were positive

April 27, 2020

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Grand Forks has revealed the results of the city’s second mass testing event. The testing took place last Thursday at the Alerus Center and was for any close contacts with LM Wind Power employees, as well as workers from J.R. Simplot. Of the 714 tests that were administered, 649 were negative, 62 were positive, and three…

Gov. Doug Burgum Plans To Let Businesses Reopen Friday, If Trends Continue

Businesses Were Forced To Close At Noon on Friday March 20, 2020 In An Executive Order

April 27, 2020

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. — Gov. Doug Burgum is ready to put North Dakota Smart Restart into action. With a positive COVID-19 rate around 4.2% he is ready to allow bars, restaurants, gyms and other businesses to reopen if the current trends continue. “If these hold over the next couple of days our intention would be to let the current executive orders…

WATCH LIVE: White House COVID-19 Task Force Briefing

April 27, 2020

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WASHINGTON–President Donald Trump and the Coronavirus Task Force hold their daily press briefing. For a full list of officials in the Coronavirus Task force, click here. Categories: Coronavirus, Health Tags: Coronavirus, Coronavirus Task Force, COVID-19, PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP, PRESS BRIEFING

Target Confirms Employee At Fargo Store Has COVID-19

the team member is now in quarantine and will be paid while on leave

April 27, 2020

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — Target confirming that an employee at the company’s 13th Avenue South location in Fargo has tested positive for COVID-19. In a statement, Target says the team member is now in quarantine and will be paid while on leave. They say the entire store team has been notified and provided with masks, gloves and thermometers. Target is also…

Minnesota Coronavirus Cases, Deaths Continue to Rise

April 27, 2020

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ST. PAUL, Minn.–The confirmed cases of COVID-19 and the number of deaths related to the virus continue to rise in Minnesota. The State Health Department reports 214 additional cases, bringing the total to 3,816. Of the total confirmed cases, 1,842 no longer need isolation. Fourteen new deaths were also reported, bringing the total to 286. There are currently, 292 hospitalizations,…

Essentia Health Launches Serology Testing

The Serology tests will be sent to Mayo Clinic Laboratories.

April 27, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–Essentia Health has begun serology testing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Serology testing will help determine if someone has had recent or prior infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. According to Essentia Health physician Dr. Elena Rodgers-Rieger, serology testing is “a blood-based test that looks for the presence of antibodies, which are produced by the immune…

North Dakota Reports 75 New COVID-19 Cases, Two Additional Cass County Deaths

North Dakota's now has 942 positive cases.

April 27, 2020

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CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health is reporting 75 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and two more deaths. The counties reporting new cases include Cass, Grand Forks, Mountrail, Ramsey and Walsh Counties. Thirty-four of the new cases are from Cass County and 36 are from Grand Forks County. The additional deaths from Cass County were two men in…