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Governor Burgum Activates the National Guard, State of Emergency Declared in Fargo and West Fargo

May 30, 2020

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BISMARCK, N.D. (MAY 30, 2020) – Gov. Doug Burgum signed an executive order tonight declaring a state of emergency in Fargo, West Fargo and Cass County and activating the North Dakota National Guard to help local authorities respond to unlawful activity and the risk to people and property due to civil disturbances. The mayor of Fargo and West Fargo declared…

Fargo National Cemetery hosts virtual Memorial Day ceremony

The cemetery honored fallen soldiers on the holiday with the help from North Dakota and Minnesota politicians

May 25, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — This Memorial Day is the first since the Fargo National Cemetery opened it’s gates in September of last year. It is the first and only national veterans cemetery in North Dakota. The cemetery had big plans to hold it’s inaugural Memorial Day celebration this year, but things were forced to change amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Still, they…

ND nonprofits advocate for relief for renters during COVID-19 pandemic

The nonprofits are urging Governor Doug Burgum to cancel late fees and credit issues accrued during the pandemic for those involuntarily out of work who are struggling to afford rent

May 12, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota nonprofits are asking Governor Doug Burgum to help protect renters who are involuntarily out of work during COVID-19. Because the governor has not issued a temporary eviction moratorium, stable housing advocates are asking him to reach a middle ground that would at least cancel late fees and credit issues that have accrued during the COVID-19…

Two Additional COVID-19 Deaths in North Dakota

May 9, 2020

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BISMARCK, ND (KFGO)- Another round of test results from The North Dakota Department of Health saw 40 new cases of COVID-19 in the state with 2 additional deaths. The 40 cases came out of 1,432 tests, 30 were from Cass County. Grand Forks and Ramsey counties had 2 each. There is now 1,464 total cases. The latest deaths were out…

Governor Doug Burgum Lays Out His Budget For The 2021 To 2023 Biennium

The guidelines vary between 85 to 95 percent of the current adjusted base.

May 1, 2020

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NORTH DAKOTA – The governor focused on embracing telework and technology, investing in process improvement and analyzing vacant positions. He asked state agencies to focus on goals and outcomes, and to think strategically on how they can reinvent existing processes to create more value for citizens. “If you’re a smaller agency with less than a $5 million adjusted base budget,…

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Burgum to Discuss ND Smart Restart Operating Guidelines

April 29, 2020

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BISMARCK, N.D.–Gov. Doug Burgum is holding a press briefing to provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic and the new standard operating procedures for businesses. Burgum will be joined by Department of Human Services Executive Director Chris Jones. The North Dakota Department of Health reported a total of 1,033 positive cases, 28 current hospitalizations, 437 people recovered and 19 deaths…

North Dakota Reports Its 10th Death Due to COVID-19

April 19, 2020

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BISMARCK, ND – North Dakota has recorded another death related to COVID-19. The 10th person to die is a woman in her 70’s from Cass County with underlying medical conditions. Of the 57 new positive tests announced Sunday, 34 come from Grand Forks County. Cass County has 15 more cases and Dunn County 3. The Health Department also report 15…

Watch Live: ND Gov. Burgum and Grand Forks Mayor Brown Hold Daily COVID-19 Briefing

April 18, 2020

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ND Dept of Health Joint Information Center press briefing with Governor Doug Burgum 4/18/20 ND Dept of Health Joint Information Center press briefing with Governor Doug Burgum 4/18/20Briefing will start at approximately 3:30pm CT Posted by North Dakota Department of Health on Saturday, April 18, 2020 BISMARCK, N.D.–Gov. Doug Burgum is holding his daily press briefing to provide an…

Fargodome Ready For Possible COVID-19 Patients

April 13, 2020

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FARGO, ND – About 200 portable beds have set up on the floor of the Fargodome to help manage a possible surge of patients from the COVID-19 pandemic. North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum says at this time, he does not expect the beds will be necessary, but he says the state has the responsibility to “prepare for a worst case…

Coalition Calls for Eviction Moratorium in North Dakota

A coalition of labor unions and homelessness activists are now fighting a new threat of the Coronavirus, a homelessness and housing crisis.

March 30, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – With more then 3% of the states workforce out of a job, a coalition of labor unions and homelessness activists are calling on Governor Doug Burgum to step in and temporarily suspend evictions, rental late fees, and foreclosures during the pandemic, and for 90 days after the emergency is over. “It’s like a domino effect, if we…