GOV. DOUG BURGUM

Wentz, Duhamel, Tigirlily to Headline ND Class of 2020 Celebration

The program is scheduled for Saturday, May 30.

BISMARCK, N.D.–Gov. Doug Burgum and State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler have announced that Carson Wentz, Josh Duhamel and Tigirlilly will participate in a statewide graduation celebration. The program is scheduled for Saturday, May 30 and will celebrate North Dakota’s high school Class of 2020. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz will give the commencement speech at 2 p.m., actor and Minot…

Cass And Grand Forks Counties Still Hotspots For COVID-19

83% of Active Cases Are In Those Two North Dakota Counties

BISMARCK, N.D. — Eighty-three percent of all COVID-19 active cases in North Dakota are in Cass and Grand Forks counties. The state has 665 active cases. Gov. Doug Burgum says there have been a couple of small outbreaks at manufacturing centers in Fargo, although he didn’t specify which companies are impacted. Long-term care centers are still a hotspot for COVID-19….

Remdesivir Shipped To North Dakota & Other States, Burgum To Meet With President

two long-term care facilities in Minot and one in Fargo are refusing the mass testing for COVID-19.

BISMARCK, N.D. — The federal government is sending remdesivir to North Dakota and other states. The drug shows promise as a treatment for the coronavirus. They are sending a limited supply of a 10-day course of 11 vials per patient. “We’ve got the ability in this first shipment, there’s more shipments coming, but in the first shipment we’ve got enough…

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Burgum to Host COVID-19 Press Briefing

BISMARCK, N.D.–Gov. Doug Burgum is holding a press briefing to provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic. The North Dakota Department of Health reported a total of 1,425 positive cases, 33 current hospitalizations, 714 people recovered and 33 deaths on Monday. Categories: Coronavirus, Coronavirus-ND, Health, North Dakota News Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, GOV. DOUG BURGUM

Red River Valley Task Force To Tackle Growing COVID-19 Numbers

Testing will be increased along with contact tracing

BISMARCK, N.D. — Gov. Doug Burgum says we need targeted action in Cass County against COVID-19. The county has the majority of the deaths in the state at 23. He is announcing the creation of the Red River Valley COVID-19 Task Force and he says he wants Clay County included. “Again part of my offer to Gov. Walz is we…

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Burgum, Fargo and West Fargo Mayors Host COVID-19 Press Briefing

BISMARCK, N.D.–Gov. Doug Burgum is holding a press briefing to provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic. Burgum will be joined by State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler, Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney, West Fargo Mayor Bernie Dardis and Cass County Commissioner Chad Peterson. The North Dakota Department of Health reported a total of 1,323 positive cases, 32 current hospitalizations, 582 people recovered…

Mass Testing Sites Postponed But Gov. Burgum Says Testing Is Still Available

More targeted testing is being planned for Cass, Grand Forks and Dunn Counties which have the highest positive rates

BISMARCK, N.D. — Gov. Doug Burgum says mass testing events today in Fargo and tomorrow in Williston were not canceled, but rather postponed. He says due to  mechanical issues at the state lab, North Dakota now has around 5,000 tests on backlog waiting to be processed. But he says if you think you have the virus, you should get tested….

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Burgum to Host COVID-19 Press Briefing

BISMARCK, N.D.–Gov. Doug Burgum is holding a press briefing to provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic. The North Dakota Department of Health reported a total of 1,225 positive cases, 31 current hospitalizations, 540 people recovered and 25 deaths on Monday. Categories: Coronavirus, Coronavirus-ND, Health, North Dakota News Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, GOV. DOUG BURGUM, NORTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, PRESS…

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Burgum to Host COVID-19 Press Briefing

BISMARCK, N.D.–Gov. Doug Burgum is holding a press briefing to provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic. Burgum will be joined by State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler, Brig. Gen. Robert Schulte and Vern Dosch The North Dakota Department of Health reported a total of 1,107 positive cases, 27 current hospitalizations, 482 people recovered and 23 deaths on Wednesday. Categories: Coronavirus, Coronavirus-ND,…

Long-Term Care Visitation Still Not Recommended, Rules Out For Movie Theaters

North Dakota Smart Restart

BISMARCK, N.D. — Gov. Doug Burgum and other state leaders continue to work to protect the vulnerable population from COVID-19. Of the 218 long term care facilities in North Dakota, 27 have positive cases. Villa Maria in Fargo has the most with 27. The executive director of Human Services has a message for everyone. “Even though the governor is talking…