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349 COVID-19 Tests In Fargo Ruined Before They Could Be Run

Health officials say this is the first time this issue has happened at the state lab

September 9, 2020

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. — A handling error is being blamed for a loss of 349 COVID-19 samples from a Fargo event last week. The samples were put in a different refrigerator and the samples went undetected past the time where they could be tested. Health officials say this is the first time this issue has happened at the state lab. They…

The Salvation Army Gets Ready To Host Its Annual Coats For Kids And Families Drive

KVRR has been a sponsor of the Coats for Kids and Families Drive for the last four years.

September 8, 2020

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MINNESOTA & NORTH DAKOTA – The Salvation Army kicks off its annual Coats for Kids and Families Drive with some help from Hornbacher’s to make sure families are prepared for the winter. Many families in the metro will soon be able to take winter gear off their checklist without feeling the financial strain. “Folks have to pay rent, they have…

Sanford and UND Launch Website That Helps Those Struggling Due To COVID-19

According to the website, around 25% of the people in the US will experience some type of mental health disorder in their life.

September 8, 2020

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NORTH DAKOTA – The Behavioral Health Bridge is a website that aims to provide information on common behavioral health issues and provide resources on where to seek help. The website includes sections of the impact of COVID-19, stress and coping, sSelf-care and caring for loved ones, support and treatment and help for healthcare providers. Through this initiative, the organizers also…

WATCH: ND Governor Burgum briefing on COVID-19

September 8, 2020

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September 8th, 2020 COVID-19 Press Conference – ND Joint Information Center Posted by North Dakota Department of Health on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum will hold a press briefing with the North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) at 3:30 p.m. today to provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic in North Dakota. Categories: Community, Coronavirus-ND, Health,…

Positive COVID-19 Letters or Calls Sent To People Who Never Tested

North Dakota Department of Health says this may be a scam

September 7, 2020

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. — Some people who have not been tested for COVID-19 are getting letters or calls telling them that they are positive. North Dakota Department of Health says this may be a scam. They have received reports of this happening. They say if you get such correspondence to report it to the North Dakota Attorney General’s office immediately. (701)…

Grand Forks COVID-19 testing event on September 8th open to the public

Testing will take place at UND’s High Performance Center

September 5, 2020

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Grand Forks Public Health will host a COVID-19 walk-up testing event Tuesday, September 8th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Testing will be open to the general public and will take place at UND’s High Performance Center at 2419 2nd Avenue North. Ages 5 and older are welcome to participate, even if you do not have…

Fargo South High School student tests postive for Covid-19

September 4, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – A student at Fargo South High School has tested positive for the coronavirus according to Fargo Public Schools. The district says fewer than 10 students were sent home and it is working with the school’s nurse to make a list of people who may have been exposed. Fargo Public Schools is working with Fargo Cass Public Health…

North Dakota reports 343 new COVID-19 cases Friday

Cass County accounts for 3,734 of the total positive cases and 76 of the total deaths.

September 4, 2020

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CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 343 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths on Friday. Twenty-nine counties report new cases. Cass County reports the most new cases with 78 and Grand Forks County the second most with 68. North Dakota’s COVID-19 numbers: 12,973 positive cases, 67 current hospitalizations, 10,310 people recovered and 150 deaths. Cass County…

Eight ND counties upgraded to moderate risk level for Covid-19

September 3, 2020

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BISMARCK, N.D. – As the COVID-19 positivity rate continues to rise in North Dakota, Governor Doug Burgum is making some changes, and requests. North Dakota now ranks first in the country in the number of new COVID-19 cases per capita in the last two weeks. “Our active cases and positvity rate have gone up even higher. These increases in actives…

Jason Lewis wants to defeat Sen. Smith and ‘restore public order & protect liberty’

September 3, 2020

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MINNESOTA – Jason Lewis says he wants to defeat Democratic Senator Tina Smith to reform health care. Lewis says premiums, deductibles and copays have skyrocketed because of the Affordable Care Act. The former congressman also wants to end what he calls burdensome Covid-19 lockdowns he says are devastating Greater Minnesota. Lewis said a model the Minnesota Department of Health relied…