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Officials say Fargo businesses are following Covid-19 guidelines well

Response team continues serving as a staple tool in helping businesses comply with mandates

November 24, 2020

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. — A week after Covid-19 protocols were implemented for North Dakota businesses, the Fargo Cass Public Health Covid Business Response Team has an update on how local establishments are keeping up. Since mask mandates and capacity limits went into effect, Fargo Cass Public Health’s Business response Team has been an essential tool to helping businesses comply with mandates….

Sanford Health announces more hospital beds & infusion center

Sanford talks progress it has made in fight against COVID-19

November 24, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.- Sanford Health is announcing new developments to help with North Dakota’s high hospital capacity problem. The health giant says it has opened 14 new hospital beds in Fargo. This makes a total of 172 beds it has added since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in March. By December 1, it will add another 21 beds. Sanford has…

Walz, GOP, push for quick aid for hard-hit businesses

November 24, 2020

Jim Monk,

Minnesota State CapitolST. PAUL, Minn. – Democratic Gov. Tim Walz and Minnesota House Republicans have unveiled separate relief proposals for small businesses that have been hit the hardest by new restrictions to curb the coronavirus. They’re expressing hope that lawmakers can pass a plan in a special session as early as next week. Highlights of the plan the governor developed…

North Dakota has 37 new COVID-19 deaths, cases drop by 947

November 24, 2020

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Department of Health is reporting 37 new deaths from COVID-19. There are currently 8,907 active cases in the state, a decrease of 947 since Monday. Cass County reported the largest number of new cases with 341. BY THE NUMBERS 8,269 – Total Tests from Yesterday* 1,092,803 – Total tests completed since the pandemic began 1,019 – Positive…

Salvation Army’s Thanksgiving food boxes will feed over 500 families

With 512 families registered, the Salvation Army doubled its numbers from previous years

November 23, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.- The Salvation Army will be feeding record numbers for the area this Thanksgiving. Over 500 families registered for the event, more than double from last year. With the COVID-19 pandemic, it opted for a drive-thru pickup instead of serving the dinner on site. Those who registered came to the Fargo Civic Center to pick up their food boxes…

North Dakota starts free rapid COVID-19 testing for teachers

November 23, 2020

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota health officials are rolling out free rapid COVID-19 testing for teachers, staff and school administrators this week as part of a pilot project designed to identify and quickly isolate people who may be asymptomatic. Testing of K-12 teachers will start in the Fargo and West Fargo school districts and will be expanded to other districts…

Vikings place Thielen on Reserve/Covid-19 List

November 23, 2020

Site Staff,

EAGAN, Minn. – Straight off the Vikings’ heartbreaking 31-28 loss to the Cowboys, Minnesota announced wide receiver Adam Thielen has been placed on the Reserve/Covid-19 list. On its website, the Vikings say “The reserve/COVID-19 list category was created for a player who either tests positive for COVID-19 or who has been quarantined after having been in close contact with an…

WATCH: MN Governor Walz update on COVID-19 prevention

November 23, 2020

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, MN — Governor Tim Walz will join Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) Commissioner Tarek Tomes and Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Infectious Disease Director Kris Ehresmann to unveil a new technology available to Minnesotans to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Categories: Community, Coronavirus-MN, Minnesota News, Moorhead Tags: COVID-19, governor tim walz, minnesota, Minnesota Department of Health, Technology

North Dakota reports 6 additional COVID-19 deaths since Sunday

November 23, 2020

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Department of Health is reporting 6 additional deaths from COVID-19. There are currently 9,854 active cases in the state, a decrease of 390 since Sunday. Cass County reported the largest number of new cases with 194. North Dakota has 314 people hospitalized with COVID-19. BY THE NUMBERS 7,091 – Total Tests from Yesterday* 1,084,813…

NDSU hosts Fall band concerts via live stream

No members of the public were allowed to attend

November 22, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.– NDSU’s Challey School of Music hosted their Fall band concerts via live stream. The Wind Symphony and University Band both performed, but were split into smaller groups to ensure social distancing. Both groups also wore face masks and used covers on their instruments for the duration of their performance. Several students were absent due to illness and were…