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Burgum rival chosen by GOP to fill dead candidate’s seat

November 19, 2020

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – A powerful Republican North Dakota lawmaker who lost his seat after being targeted by Gov. Doug Burgum has been chosen by party activists to return to his old seat to replace a candidate who died before the election. Rep. Jeff Delzer was named by Republican district activists at a nominating convention Wednesday night to succeed David Andahl,…

North Dakota doctors thank Burgum for enacting mask mandate

November 16, 2020

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) – More than 80 North Dakota doctors have written a letter, thanking Gov. Doug Burgum for enacting a statewide mask mandate. The doctors say taking these steps could mean a flattening of the curve within about four weeks. They said they know these restrictions mean significant sacrifices, but they say this will help keep healthcare providers and…

North Dakota Nurses oppose plan to allow positive asymptomatic health workers

November 12, 2020

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Nurses Association says it does not support a move to allow health care workers who have tested positive for COVID-19 but do not have symptoms to remain on the job. Gov. Doug Burgum supports the move to ease stress both on hospitals and medical personnel trying to keep up with skyrocketing coronavirus cases in…

Burgum wants outside attorneys to handle possible lawsuit over legislative appointment

November 11, 2020

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum is asking the state’s attorney general to appoint outside lawyers to handle a possible lawsuit over the governor’s appointment to fill a legislative seat that was won by a candidate who died before the election. Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem is at odds with Burgum over the appointment of Washburn coal executive Wade Boeshans to…

Sanford Health, Essentia Health address uptick in patients seeking mental health care

Sanford Health says they try to get new patients scheduled for an appointment within 60 days. Essentia Health says their wait is about a month.

November 9, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — There is greater stress about health, finances and the future during the COVID-19 pandemic. For many, it has also meant spending a lot of time alone. These are all things that can lead mental health to worsen, causing more people to reach out for help. “What is often described in the behavioral health world is this notion…

Mayoral Mask Mandate Issued for City of Fargo

October 19, 2020

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney issuing a mask mandate for the city of Fargo just two weeks after casting the deciding vote against one at the city commission meeting. According to the mandate in the state of emergency, every person should wear a mask indoors & outdoors when they are exposed to non-household members and cannot maintain 6…

Mayor of Fargo Says He Would Support a Statewide Mask Mandate

He cast the deciding vote against a city-wide mask mandate two weeks ago at the city commission meeting

October 19, 2020

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney now says he would like to see a statewide mask mandate. He has been largely supportive of the approach to the pandemic taken by Gov. Doug Burgum, who has left much of the policy making up to local leaders. But Mahoney says it would be difficult to enforce a mask mandate in Fargo…

Cass County Moving To “High” Risk Level Triggering New Capacity Limits

Bars, Restaurants and Events Will Be Limited to 25% Capacity, up to 50 People

October 14, 2020

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. — Cass County is being moved from “moderate” to “high” risk as COVID-19 cases continue to surge in North Dakota. Gov. Doug Burgum says we are in the middle of a “regional COVID storm” and the guidelines are being changed to reflect that. “The critical or red zone, the highest level. This is the area where if we…

Intermodal Train Service To Begin Next Week In North Dakota

Gov. Doug Burgum calls it a "game-changer"

October 7, 2020

TJ Nelson,

MINOT, N.D. — Intermodal rail service is coming to North Dakota and Gov. Doug Burgum calls it a “game-changer”. He says next week, Minot will receive an intermodal unit train at a newly operational facility serviced by BNSF. Intermodal uses two modes of freight, such as truck and rail. The service will allow for the movement of international containers so…

Rapid Tests Coming To North Dakota As Quarantine Rules Updated

October 1, 2020

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. — Gov. Doug Burgum and the department of health are updating the rules for the quarantining of close contacts to COVID-19 positive people. It applies if both parties were wearing masks during the time of exposure. “The close contact will not need to self quarantine at home but we will ask this close contact to self-monitor,” said Kirby…