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Minnesota confirms 3rd coronavirus case, person in critical condition

(FOX 9) – The Minnesota Health Department confirmed the state’s third coronavirus case Tuesday. According to officials, the person is an Anoka County resident in their 30s who was likely exposed through contact with international travelers. The patient developed symptoms Feb. 28 and sought health care March 9. Samples were collected from the person and sent to the MDH Public Health Laboratory…

2nd Confirmed Case of Coronavirus In Minnesota

Carver County Resident In Their 50's

ST. PAUL, Minn. — A Minnesota resident in their 50s has become the state’s second confirmed case of COVID-19. The Minnesota Department of Health said Sunday in a statement that the case involves a Carver County resident who was likely exposed to the coronavirus while traveling in Europe in late February. The patient developed symptoms on March 2, and sought…

Minnesota announces first Coronavirus case

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Health officials have confirmed the first case of Coronavirus in Minnesota. They say the case is an older adult in Ramsey County who was recently on a cruise ship with another passenger who had the illness. The Minnesota patient began to develop symptoms on February 25th and sought health care on Thursday. The Department of Health…

Local senior care facilities address Coronavirus concerns

Some have limited visitors from coming in and are focusing on hygiene of their tenants and employees

FARGO, N.D. — Between its two locations in Fargo, Bethany Retirement Living usually sees about 300 visitors a day. But with concerns over the Coronavirus and other infectious diseases like the flu, staff members are trying to cut that number down to zero. “We’re asking people that if they don’t need to come and visit, don’t,” says Grant Richardson at…

Joe Biden Wins Minnesota Primary

Joe Biden has won Minnesota’s Democratic presidential primary according to the Associated Press. The state has 75 delegates at stake. Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s abrupt withdrawal from the presidential race gave Bernie Sanders a sudden opportunity to lock up her home state on Super Tuesday. Instead, Biden won the state after receiving Klobuchar’s endorsement. Sanders easily won Minnesota’s caucuses in…

Travel tips regarding Coronavirus

If you are traveling, here are some safety tips from local travel agents

FARGO, N.D. — With the Coronavirus still making its way around the globe, some in North Dakota and Minnesota are questioning their upcoming travel plans. One local travel agent says he’s had to cancel a trip for someone going to Asia. Travel agents say it’s too early to determine whether or not they’ll see more cancellations in the coming weeks….

MN U.S. Senator Klobuchar Ends Her Presidential Campaign

The Associated Press reports she plans to endorse rival Joe Biden.

(FOX 9) – Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar has ended her Democratic presidential campaign, the Associated Press is reporting. The Associated Press reports she plans to endorse rival Joe Biden. She will reportedly fly to Dallas to join the former vice president at his rally Monday night. Categories: Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead, North Dakota News, Politics / Elections Tags: AMY KLOBUCHAR, JOE…

People line up for Dairy Queen, Tastee Freez season opening

It's a tradition that many say will continue for generations to come

MOORHEAD, Minn. — For many living in the Midwest, March 1st usually signifies that warmer days are ahead. “It’s kind of like the beginning of spring, you know, spring is coming,” says Ashley Ystebo of Fargo. But for those in Fargo-Moorhead, the day is a special beginning to something different. Derek Ystebo of Fargo says, “It’s something that’s a tradition…

Meet and greet preps local artists for upcoming Creative Moorhead event

The event will take place on May 2nd

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A one-day event on May 2nd will sweep Moorhead as artists from across the city showcase their work. It’s the first year Creative Moorhead is coming to life. A meet and greet at Junkyard Brewery allowed artists to chat and gather information on how to fully prepare for the big day. From students to businesses, the event…

Minnesota DNR Asking People To Clean Up Around Ice Houses Before Leaving For The Season

If You Are Fishing North Of The Highway 10 State 34 Line You Have Until March 16th To Get Your Ice Houses Off The Ice

MINNESOTA, — Tomorrow marks the beginning of March — the last month to go ice fishing for the season. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is asking people to make sure they have their sites cleaned up when they leave. They say the garbage that can get left at ice houses causes harmful pollution for the lakes and wildlife. “Fortunately…