Stay at Home order Archives

23 Charged with Violating Stay-at-Home Order

Violating an emergency order is punishable by up to 90 days in jail.

April 14, 2020

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP)–Twenty-three people have been charged with violating Minnesota’s stay-at-home order aimed at preventing the spread of the coronavirus. In many cases, law enforcement officers added the misdemeanor charge as a secondary offense to another crime. Violating an emergency order is punishable by up to 90 days in jail and a maximum fine of $1,000. Gov. Tim Walz began issuing…

Fatal Crashes Surge, Despite Fewer Drivers on State Roadways

There have been 24 fatal crashes since March 16.

April 9, 2020

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ST. PAUL, Minn. — There’s been a sharp increase in the number of traffic fatalities in Minnesota in recent weeks, even as a stay-at-home order is in place because of the coronavirus. The state Office of Traffic Safety notes there have been 24 fatal crashes since March 16 when Gov. Tim Walz ordered bars and restaurants to close to dine-in…

LIVE: Fargo Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney and West Fargo Commission President Bernie Dardis Expected to Issue ‘Stay Home. Save Lives.’ Directives

April 7, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–Fargo Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney and West Fargo Commission President Bernie Dardis are expected to issue individual “Stay Home. Save Lives” directives on Tuesday. The directives are meant to expand upon Gov. Doug Burgums efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 specifically in Fargo and West Fargo. Mayor Mahoney said, “This is the time we can make the most…