COVID-19

Fargo Marathon Gets Green Light

The annual event is scheduled for the last week in August (24th-29th)

FARGO, ND – Every spring, so many in the area partake in the Fargo marathon, as well as the 5k and 10k. It’s usually in may, but obviously -19 wouldn’t let it happen at it’s normal time. However, that doesn’t mean it’s canceled. The race is still on. In a release, it was said that the event is scheduled for…

Essentia Health updates its visitor policy for hospitals, clinics

Patients will be allowed one adult visitor at a time.

FARGO, N.D.–Essentia Health has updated its visitor policy for clinics, hospitals and procedural patient care areas. Effective immediately, patients will be allowed one adult visitor at a time between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily. Patients that test positive for COVID-19 will not be allowed visitors except in end-of-life circumstances. Visitors will be required to wear masks, be screened for…

North Dakota reports 33 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death Friday

CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 33 new COVID-19 cases and one new death on Friday. Ten counties report new cases including Burleigh, Cass, Dunn, Grand Forks, McHenry, McKenzie, Pierce, Sioux, Stark and Ward Counties. A womman in her 90s with underlying health conditions from Cass County died. North Dakota’s COVID-19 numbers: 3,226 positive cases, 26 current…

Stutsman County holds county’s first coronavirus mass testing event

The event was held in Jamestown at the Stutsman County Fairgrounds and 566 tests were administered

JAMESTOWN, N.D. — Hundreds of cars lined up in Jamestown at the Stutsman County Fairgrounds to get their free test for the coronavirus. It comes after the county saw a spike in positive cases over the last two weeks. “Many people are watching our numbers on the North Dakota Department of Health’s website and may have noticed that the numbers…

Fargo photography studio to host free prom photo shoot for high school seniors

30-40 seniors will receive a free makeup session and photo shoot

FARGO, N.D. — A Fargo photography studio is hoping to preserve the memory of prom for seniors who missed out because of COVID-19. The F-M “Non-Prom” event, hosted by Renegade Photography, is a free prom photo shoot for any high school senior. It is in partnership with Meg Spielman Studio. Free makeup will be provided by Beauty Bar By Whitney….

North Dakota reports 29 new COVID-19 and 1 death Thursday

CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 29 new COVID-19 cases and one new death on Thursday. Eight counties report new cases including Barnes, Cass, Grand Forks, Rolette, Sargent, Sioux, Stark and Ward Counties. A man in his 60s with underlying health conditions from Cass County died. The NDDoH says a previously reported case from Cass County was…

Sanford Health Says Uptick in COVID-19 Cases Is Expected As Restrictions Ease

He is expecting these upticks to last through the summer.

FARGO, N.D. – An infectious disease expert at Sanford says as things start to reopen and people start going out more, the number of cases will slightly rise, but it’s not something that should be concerning. They say it’s still important for people to wear masks and social distance. He does not think this is a second wave of COVID-19….

North Dakota reports 42 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths Wednesday

CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 42 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths on Wednesday. Nine counties report new cases including Barnes, Burleigh, Cass, Grand Forks, McKenzie, Morton, Sioux, Stutsman and Ward Counties. Cass County report the most new cases with 17 and Stutsman County the second most with 8. North Dakota’s COVID-19 numbers: 3,166 positive…

Governor Walz approves $62 million for small businesses impacted by COVID-19

Businesses with 50 or less employees can apply for up to $10,000.

ST. PAUL, Minn.–Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill on Tuesday approving $62 million in grants for small businesses impacted by COVID-19. The bill includes $60 million from the federal CARES Act and $2.5 million from DEED’s Emergency Loan Program. Half of the funding will go to Greater Minnesota businesses, at least $10 million will go to minority-owned businesses, $2.5 million…

Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Will Be Held But With Modifications

The rally is now in its 80th year

STURGIS, S.D. — The roar of motorcycles will return to the Black Hills this summer. The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally will be held, but with some major modifications. The city council voted Monday night to proceed with preparations for the August 7-16 rally that’s now in its 80th year. They voted 8-1 to allow the rally to take place, but without…