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Governor Walz Announces New COVID-19 Testing Website

The website will help identify who needs to be tested.

April 24, 2020

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ST. PAUL, Minn.–Gov. Tim Walz announced a new website aimed at helping Minnesotans locate the nearest COVID-19 testing site. The website will also help identify who needs to be tested for the virus by using an interactive screening tool. Gov. Walz says, “Access to COVID-19 testing is critical to moving Minnesota forward during this pandemic. This tool will help make…

North Dakota Reports 28 New COVID-19 Cases in Cass County

No new deaths are reported.

April 24, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports an additional 28 cases of COVID-19 in Cass County. The state reports a total of 39 new cases from Burleigh, Cass, Grand Forks, Walsh and Williams Counties. No new deaths are reported. North Dakota’s total positive cases has reached 748, with 17 current hospitalizations, 285 people recovered and 15 deaths. Categories: Coronavirus,…

LIVE: Getting A ‘Quarantine Cut’

Fortunately, with a few Youtube tutorials, and somebody who has your best interest at heart, you may not have to go months without a haircut.

April 24, 2020

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FARGO, ND – These past few weeks have had us adjust to a number of lifestyle changes, and give up a few luxuries we usually take for granted, such as professional haircuts. Fortunately, with a few Youtube tutorials, and somebody who has your best interest at heart, you may not have to go months without a haircut. Unfortunately for me,…

HealthPartners Furloughs 2,600 Employees

HealthPartners employs about 26,000 people.

April 24, 2020

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BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP)–Another prominent health care provider is furloughing 2,600 employees as the coronavirus cuts into revenue. HealthPartners, the second-largest nonprofit group in the state, operates seven hospitals, dozens of clinics and a health insurance business. COVID-19 has eliminated elective surgeries and created some financial challenges for health care groups. Earlier this month Minnesota’s largest nonprofit group, the Mayo Clinic,…

Second round of COVID-19 mass testing takes place in Grand Forks

More than 700 people were tested

April 23, 2020

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The North Dakota National Guard has tested 713 more people for the coronavirus during its second round of mass testing in Grand Forks. This mass testing site at the Alerus Center is similar to one that was set up last week, where more than 400 LM Wind Power employees were tested for COVID-19. “We’re hoping for…

NDSCS Moves Spring Commencement To August

Commencement was originally scheduled to be held on May 15, but was postponed in response to COVID-19

April 23, 2020

TJ Nelson,

WAHPETON, N.D. — North Dakota State College of Science reschedules its spring commencement ceremony to Friday, August 21. NDSCS will follow guidelines for resuming gatherings and public events as they plan for commencement and the start of fall classes on August 24. Commencement was originally scheduled to be held on May 15, but was postponed in response to COVID-19. NDSCS…

COVID-19 Cases Hit 69 At North Dakota Long Term Care Facilities

April 23, 2020

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota is now reporting 69 cases of COVID-19 in long term care facilities. In Fargo, Eventide at Sheyenne Crossings and Touchmark at Harwood Groves are each reporting one new case. There are around 60 positive cases at 10 living facilities in Fargo with the most cases, 22, at Eventide. There are also new cases in Grand…

Taxi Services Take Measures To Protect Drivers and Customers

April 23, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – Taxis in the region are having to implement stricter guidelines in order to protect their drivers from the threat of the coronavirus. Doyle’s Yellow Checkered Cab has installed protective barriers in all of their cabs to separate drivers from passengers. They have also implemented cleaning policies for all of their drivers after every fare, and provided gloves…

WATCH LIVE: White House COVID-19 Task Force Briefing

April 23, 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

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Burgum Holds Daily COVID-19 Press Briefing

April 23, 2020

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BISMARCK, N.D.–Gov. Doug Burgum is holding his daily press briefing to provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic in North Dakota. Burgum will be joined by Senator John Hoeven. Hoeven will provide an update on the latest federal actions taken to combat COVID-19. The North Dakota Department of Health reported a total of 709 positive cases, 18 current hospitalizations, 269…