BISMARCK, N.D.–Gov. Doug Burgum is holding his daily press briefing to provide updates on the COVID-19 pandemic in North Dakota. Burgum will be joined by State Health Officer Mylynn Tufte and Bank of North Dakota President and CEO Eric Hardmeyer. The NDDoH reported a total of 251 positive cases, 16 current hospitalizations, 98 people recovered and four deaths. For more…
ST. PAUL, Minn–Gov. Tim Walz has extended the Stay Home Order until May 4. The order is meant to significantly slow the spread of COVID-19 by building hospital capacity, collecting ventilators, masks and other PPE. Minnesota will also work to protect the most at risk people and expand testing during the extended stay at home order. Gov. Walz says, “What…
FARGO, N.D.–The YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties will begin distributing free meals to children on Monday, April 13. The YMCA is partnering with the State of North Dakota and U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide the meals to children ages 18 and younger. The meals will consists of supper and a snack. Suppers will include a protein, grain, vegetable,…
With many business being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to support local businesses when we can. KVRR is launching a page dedicated to businesses that are open and offering services during these uncertain times. If you or someone you know owns a business that is offering curbside, delivery or other services let us know by visiting kvrr.com/we-are-open/ and…
WAHPETON, N.D.–Distance and online learning will continue through the summer for students and faculty members at the North Dakota State College of Science. Summer classes take place from June 2 through July 24. School officials say there will be a limited number of face-to-face classes from June 29 through July 24, but the school has created what is is calling…
BISMARCK, N.D. — Gov. Doug Burgum and state officials are working on an amendment to the quarantine order after Minnesota was added Monday to a CDC list of states with widespread community transmission of COVID-19. According to a North Dakota executive order, anyone who now travels from Minnesota should quarantine for 14 days. They want to make exceptions for essential…
FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota has 12 more COVID-19 cases, including 5 in Cass County, bringing the state total to 237. The county now has 70 cases, the most in the state. 33 people are being treated for the virus in hospitals. Four people have died. We have a new Minnesota county in our area on the COVID-19 map: Roseau…
WEST FARGO, N.D. – The West Fargo Parks District has a special event going on to help spread some cheer and joy before Easter. They encouraged resident’s to hide Easter Eggs in their windows and doors as part of a scavenger hunt for parks district employees. The event was meant to bring the community together when COVID-19 is keeping so…
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
BISMARCK, N.D.–Gov. Doug Burgum announced the launch of a free mobile app called Care19 during his daily COVID-19 press briefing on Tuesday. The North Dakota Department of Health and Gov. Burgum partnered with ProudCrowd, creators of the Bison Tracker app, to create the new app. Care19 is meant to help the NDDoH identify individuals who may have come in contact…
