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North Dakota reports 135 new COVID-19 cases

January 26, 2021

Site Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFGO/KVRR) – North Dakota health officials are reporting 4 new deaths due to the coronavirus. That brings the death toll to 1,415. A man in his 60s from Burleigh County, a man in his 60s from Cass County, a man in his 80s from Stark County, and a woman in her 90s from Golden Valley County passed away….

COVID-19 Variant From Brazil Found In Minnesota, First Documented Case In U.S.

January 25, 2021

TJ Nelson,

Covid-19 variant (CDC)ST. PAUL, Minn. — A variant of COVID-19 that originated in Brazil has been discovered in Minnesota, the first known case documented in the United States. Minnesota Department of Health says the variant was found in a person who had recently traveled to Brazil. It is thought to spread quicker than the original COVID-19 strain. The patient lives…

No new COVID-19 deaths in North Dakota, 50 hospitalized

January 25, 2021

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Dept. of Health says there were no new COVID-19 related deaths reported Monday. There are currently 1,082 active cases in the state. Fifty people are hospitalized. Cass County had the highest number of new cases with 14. BY THE NUMBERS 2,144 – Total Tests from yesterday* 1,491,615 – Total tests completed since the pandemic began 58 –…

No spectators at this year’s Beargrease sled dog race

January 25, 2021

Jim Monk,

DULUTH, Minn. – Minnesota’s premier sled dog race will take place on the north shore beginning next week, but this year spectators will not be part of the event. The John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon traditionally attracts thousands of spectators, but because of the coronavirus pandemic, spectators have been told to stay home and watch the race online. Race officials,…

NDSU professor leads study on physical activity and COVID-19 complications

Study suggests physical activity helps reduce further health complications associated with COVID-19

January 22, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. — With many people taking precautions to remain safe during the pandemic, some may be skipping activities that get their blood flowing and hearts pumping. An NDSU professor is a leading author of a study called Physical Distancing Does Not Equal Physical Inactivity. The study suggests a call to action in prioritizing physical activity during the pandemic and…

New Safety Guidelines For UND Hockey Games At The Ralph

The arena will be instituting the measures for the foreseeable future

January 21, 2021

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GRAND FORKS, ND (KVRR) – They returned to the ice back in December. For the first time in almost a year, North Dakota will be back on their home one. UND gears up to host Colorado College twice this weekend. Ralph Engelstad Arena will allow roughly 3,000 fans at most, 2,000 more than what was originally allowed when the team…

New COVID-19 vaccines awaiting approval could help ramp up vaccine rollout

Sanford Health's Dr. Doug Griffin says more vaccine supply is needed

January 21, 2021

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — New coronavirus vaccines are potentially on the horizon. As we slowly inch closer to public vaccinations for COVID-19, vaccines by Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca could soon be added to the list of options. Sanford Health Vice President and Medical Officer Dr. Doug Griffin says more vaccine supply is needed. “We’re eagerly — well, I think the…

North Dakota bill would ban wastewater testing for COVID-19

January 21, 2021

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – A North Dakota lawmaker wants to ban the testing of wastewater for the coronavirus, saying the practice violates the privacy rights of college students. Republican Rep. Claire Cory introduced a bill that would prohibit wastewater testing “for genetic material or evidence of disease.” She says she brought the bill over concerns from people about wastewater testing tracing…

NDSU Football Prepares For First Indoor Practice

The team will be taking the same precautions and safety measures as they did for their lone game in October

January 20, 2021

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FARGO, ND (KVRR) – North Dakota State Football hits the practice field this Friday for the first time since the summer. That was when they were outdoors. Now, they’ll be inside at the Fargodome where the safety measures will be just as critical. Head Coach Matt Entz said that the precautions and guidelines will be exactly the same as they…

Bill would let smaller businesses keep sales tax collections

January 20, 2021

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) – A Fargo lawmaker has introduced a bill designed to help smaller retailers survive the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Democratic Rep. Pamela Anderson’s bill would allow retailers with 16 or fewer fulltime employees to keep the state sales tax they collect for 2021. The bill only applies to the 5% state-imposed sales tax, and does not…