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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…

No Mask Mandate Makes It “Difficult for Us to Try to Make a Difference”

Public Health Director Renae Moch says the majority in the state are not wearing a mask.

October 12, 2020

Alison Voorhees,

BISMARCK, N.D. — The Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health Department struggles with cooperation as COVID cases rise in North Dakota. Director Renae Moch says, “Without that mandate or enforcement piece behind it, it becomes very difficult for us to try to make a difference in the number of cases we’re seeing and really trying to take, having this taken seriously by the…

One Vote Short To Consider Mask Mandate In Grand Forks

September 29, 2020

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Grand Forks City Council fell one vote short of at least considering a motion requiring a mask mandate similar to one covering the University of North Dakota. Council member Bret Weber tried to add the non-agenda item at the end of Monday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting, a move that would have required a unanimous…

Fargo City Commission to consider mask mandate

September 17, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–Fargo leaders will be asked to considered implementing a mask mandate in public settings during a city commission meeting on September 21. The policy is similar to New York’s, but would not include civil or criminal penalties for anyone caught not wearing a mask. The policy was proposed by Commissioner John Strand, and would instruct anyone in public to…

West Acres to require masks beginning August 17

August 11, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–Starting August 17, all West Acres visitors and employees will be required to wear a mask. Children ages 5 and under are exempt from the mask mandate and visitors may remove masks while eating and drinking. West Acres officials said, “This will work to provide the safest experience for everyone inside West Acres, especially as we move into the busiest…

DFL criticizes MNGOP for “politicizing COVID-19”

Party Chairman Ken Martin says this was not a political issue, but it's a concern where we need to look to health experts and scientists.

July 27, 2020

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MINNESOTA – The DFL is responding to Republican criticism of the mask mandate, and calling out the GOP for politicizing COVID-19. Party Chairman Ken Martin says this was not a political issue, but it’s a concern where we need to look to health experts and scientists. They advise everyone to wear masks to stop the spike in Coronavirus cases. Martin…

Moorhead Businesses Making Changes For Mask Mandate

A manager at Junkyard Brewing says she hasn't seen any trouble on the first couples days with the new policy.

July 26, 2020

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MOORHEAD, MINN. — Businesses across Minnesota are adjusting after Saturday’s start of mandatory masks for all customers. At Junkyard Brewing Company in Moorhead, a sign is at the front door asking people to either walk in with a mask on or call in for curbside pick up. A manager at the brewery says she hasn’t seen any trouble on the…

Minnesota’s face mask mandate begins

July 25, 2020

Site Staff,

Minnesota (FOX 9) — Saturday marks the first day of Governor Tim Walz’s executive order requiring all Minnesotans to wear a mask at all indoor businesses and public indoor spaces. Those who who do not comply with the new law could face a petty misdemeanor, with a fine of up to $100. People also must wear masks while riding public…

Gov. Walz issues statewide mask mandate to begin July 25

Minnesota becomes one of 30 states to issue mask mandates.

July 22, 2020

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ST. PAUL, Minn.–Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order on Wednesday requiring Minnesotans to wear face masks indoors. The mask mandate goes into effect on Saturday, July 25. The mandate affects everyone except children five-years-old and under and people with a medical condition, mental health condition or disability that makes it difficult to wear a mask. Anyone caught willfully violating…