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Moorhead Golf Courses Open Tuesday

April 20, 2020

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MOORHEAD, MN — Governor Walz’s announcement on Friday permits reopening of golf courses across Minnesota. The Meadows (401 34th St S) and Village Green (3421 Village Green Blvd) public golf courses will both open on Tuesday, April 21, at 10 am. The following guidelines will be followed to prevent the spread of COVID-19: o Club houses will be open; one…

COVID-19 Cases In Minnesota Reach 2,356

April 19, 2020

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ST.PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Department of Health reports 143 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state bringing the total number to 2,356. Nobles County’s number of confirmed cases jumped from 36 Saturday to 60, the jump is likely linked to the JBS production plant in Worthington. The department also reports 13 new fatalities for 134 total deaths. Patients in…

Minnesota Reports 142 COVID-19 Cases

April 18, 2020

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ST.PAUL, MN (KFGO)- Statewide COVID-19 cases in Minnesota climbs to 2,213 with 142 new cases added in Saturday’s numbers. The death toll is now 121 as 10 more were reported. Minnesota has 52 more recovered, that total is 1,118. Categories: Coronavirus-MN, Minnesota News Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, HEALTH DEPARTMENT, minnesota

Moorhead Public Library offering no-contact curbside delivery amid pandemic

The program is also available at the Detroit Lakes, Crookston and Barnesville public libraries

April 16, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — For libraries across the metro, being open to the public goes beyond lending people books. “The services don’t stop just because the building’s closed,” says West Fargo Public Library Director Carissa Hansen. Although they can’t provide all services they did before their buildings were shut, librarians are still trying to reach community members while maintaining physical distancing…

Minnesota Joins Midwestern Partnership to Reopen Regional Economy

April 16, 2020

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ST. PAUL, Minn.–Gov. Tim Walz is joining the governors from Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky to work at reopening the economy in the Midwest. Walz released a statement confirming the news saying, “Today, we are announcing that Michigan Ohio, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky will work in coordination to reopen our economies in a way that prioritizes…

COVID-19 By The Numbers For April 12, 2020

April 12, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota is reporting one more COVID-19 related death bringing the state’s total to 8. It is a man in his 50’s in Ward County who had underlying health conditions and got the virus through community spread. There are 12 new cases of the virus in Cass County among 15 new cases in the state. 308 people…

Minnesota Reports 7 Additional COVID-19 Deaths

April 11, 2020

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ST.PAUL, MN- The confirmed death total in Minnesota rises to 64 with 7 more deaths reported. All deaths were patients in their 80s and 90s. Since Wednesday the number has increased by 64 percent. Total case numbers rise to 1,427 with an additional 91 positive test. Recovery numbers continue to rise with 61 reported recoveries making a new total of…

Minnesota makes Coronavirus models public

April 10, 2020

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SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reveal Coronavirus modeling projections. 22,000 people are predicted to die despite social distancing measures. The scenario closely reflecting Governor Tim Walz’s extended stay-home order suggests a July 13th hospitalization peak requiring 3,700 ICU beds. It also projects six thousand deaths in a best case scenario to 36,000 in a worst case. A University…

Gov. Walz discourages North Dakotans to travel to Minnesota lake cabins

April 9, 2020

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SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Governor Tim Walz disagrees with Governor Doug Burgum’s office saying it’s ok for North Dakotans to go to their lake cabins in Minnesota. Walz says it’s not wise for anyone to be traveling right now. He adds he wouldn’t ask Minnesotans to travel to North Dakota or elsewhere. Walz says since there’s no federal stay at…

Coronavirus relief coming for farmers Rep. Peterson says

April 8, 2020

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WASHINGTON – Callers in Minnesota Congressman Collin Peterson’s telephone town hall are worried farmers aren’t getting enough Coronavirus relief. The Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program offers loans to keep companies afloat. However, it’s only available to businesses with employees. Congressman Peterson says the House is looking to pass a bill Friday with a provision from the SBA to make…