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Sanford Hydroxychloroquine Trials Look ‘Promising’

Sanford has been running trials on the drugs, and they say it's a promising combination that could help fight the Coronavirus pandemic.

April 6, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – Hydroxychloroquine and Azithromycin, you’ve heard those words a lot in the news over the last few days. But what are they? Sanford has been running trials on the drugs, and they say it’s a promising combination that could help fight the Coronavirus pandemic. “My professional opinion is that Hydroxychloroquine and Azithromycin show a lot of promise. What…

West Fargo school resource officers continue providing support to students virtually

School resource officers, or SROs, provide support to students, parents and staff members

April 5, 2020

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — On a typical week day, school resource officers would be walking the halls of their assigned school, interacting with students and staff members. “Their job is really to build relationships with students, with their admin teams, with their schools,” says West Fargo Police Sgt. Derek Cruff. “They really become a part of that team at every…

COVID-19 By The Numbers April 5, 2020

April 5, 2020

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota is approaching 1,000, with five more deaths. Governor Tim Walz is now requesting a major disaster declaration from President Donald Trump. He will present his State of the State address Sunday at 7 p.m. The state has 935 confirmed cases, up 70 from Saturday. Clay County is up…

Business owner gives back to local moms amid Coronavirus pandemic

Although her shop is struggling, Vivian Fellman says she wants to give back to the community

April 5, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — A Fargo business owner wants to make a difference in the lives of moms struggling during the pandemic. As a local business owner and mother of two, Vivian Fellman of Kota Organics has experienced the stressors of the Coronavirus pandemic firsthand. Kota Organics is a hemp wellness shop. Fellman says her CBD products have helped clients with…

Fargo husband and wife sewing face masks for community members, asking for volunteers

The masks are made out of cotton and are non-medical

April 5, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — A Fargo husband and wife are looking for volunteers to help them make face masks for the community. Joe Williams and Ciciley Littlewolf are part of a Native American artists group at the Plains Art Museum. After realizing the museum has four sewing machines not being put to use, they decided to create their own non-medical face…

North Dakota Now With 186 Positive COVID-19 Tests

April 4, 2020

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BISMARCK, ND — North Dakota records 13 more positive COVID-19 tests since Friday. The total amount of positive tests are now 186. POSITIVE TEST RESULTS Woman in her 20s from Burleigh County, under investigation Woman in her 20s from Burleigh County, under investigation Man in his 40s from Cass County, close contact Man in his 60s from Cass County, under…

Distance learning in full swing for students across Fargo-Moorhead

Fargo, West Fargo and Moorhead school officials discuss how teachers are utilizing technology to connect with their students

April 2, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — When Minnesota and North Dakota officials decided to close schools due to the Coronavirus, educators across the metro scrambled to put together a plan of how to move forward. “The last two weeks have not been easy, but they have been a very meaningful learning opportunity for all of our staff, and that’s teaching through our instructional…

COVID-19 By The Numbers For April 2, 2020

A member of the NDSU community has tested positive for COVID-19

April 2, 2020

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — One more person in Minnesota has died from COVID-19, raising the state’s total to 18. There are 53 new cases for a total of 742 since the outbreak began. Clay County is reporting 8 cases. 75 patients are now hospitalized, a jump of 21 since Wednesday, with 38 in intensive care. Cass County, North Dakota has…

Gov. Burgum Extends Business Closure To April 20

major presidential disaster declaration also approved

April 1, 2020

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. — Gov. Doug Burgum has extended North Dakota business closures through April 20 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. President Donald Trump has also approved Burgum’s request for a major presidential disaster declaration. “This approval paves the way for North Dakota to receive federal funding at state, local, tribal level and also certain non-profits,” said Burgum. This support comes…

COVID-19 By The Numbers For April 1, 2020

April 1, 2020

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — Five more people have died of coronavirus complications, bringing Minnesota’s death toll to 17. The state is reporting an additional 70 cases for a total of 689. The median age for those who have died is 84. Thirty percent of coronavirus cases in Minnesota are the result of community spread. North Dakota has 21 new coronavirus cases…