The meeting airs live with replays on CSi TV 10 -The Replay Channel & CSi 68.\u00a0 \u00a0To view the briefing online, view it here at CSiNewsNOW.com or go to the CSi LiveStream at Facebook.<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Speakers included:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n City-County Public Health Administrator, Theresa Will said, \u00a0as of Wednesday evening Barnes County reported there have been 503 \u00a0tests, with four \u00a0positive COVID-19 tests, one case is still recovering.\u00a0 She said she\u2019s working with CHI Mercy Health in establishing community wide, COVID-19 Testing.<\/p>\n She pointed out the need to keep gatherings at ten or under, noting that figure may be going up in the future.\u00a0 She urges downloading the CARE-19 app, to aid in contact tracing.<\/p>\n Cloth masks are in supply, as of Wednesday and to contact City\/County Health at 845-8518.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Valley City\/Barnes County Development Corporation Director, Jennifer Feist said, she\u2019s looking forward to all Valley City businesses reopening. She said her office is working with businesses and industry in the reopening, and pointed out assistance for small businesses and urges contacting\u00a0 local financial institution for assistance in applying for small business loans and other assistance programs.\u00a0 The economic Development Corp. can be reached by calling 840-7820.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Barnes County Commissioner, Bill Carblom \u00a0noted that gravel roads are in bad shape, awaiting dry weather, to make repairs.\u00a0 He pointed out continuing water problems over \u00a0some roadways, and not to going around barricades.\u00a0 He pointed out that the June 9 primary election is vote by mail.\u00a0\u00a0 He said the Barnes County Jail has been recertified to house inmates for 90-days up from the 10-days.\u00a0\u00a0 The Barnes County Courthouse, is now available by phone on Friday\u2019s as deep cleanings have occurred on the past several Friday\u2019s.<\/p>\n He added that possibly the Barnes County Courthouse may reopen to the public on June 1, 2020.<\/p>\n Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Kay Vinje said, the Chamber\u2019s new promotion to stimulate local business, \u201cVC Strong,\u201d\u00a0 highlights two Valley City businesses each day.\u00a0 The Valley city Chamber\u2019s web site continues to update the Business Directory, with current information on hours and days, of operations, and services being offered.\u00a0 She said to call a business ahead of time if your planning to visit their store so arrangements can be made in advance.<\/p>\n Valley city Mayor, Dave Carlsrud said, to remember to fill out and submit the 2020 U.S. Census form.\u00a0 He said with more people getting outdoors with nicer weather, to be vigilant with social distancing, and still observe that while inside, at stores and businesses, and to wear a face mask to help control the spread of COVID-19.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n The Department of Health confirmed two more COVID-related deaths and 76 new positive cases Wednesday, \u00a0the second-largest single day increase of new cases to date, with a 6.8% positive rate. Active cases did decrease to 638.<\/p>\n Released Wed May 13, 2020 11-a.m.<\/p>\n Positive COVID-19 Test Results INDIVIDUAL WHO DIED WITH COVID-19<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n COUNTIES WITH NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED WEDNESDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n 48,945 \u2013 Total Tested (+1,113 individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 47,298 \u2013 Total Negative (+1,037 individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 1,647 \u2013 Total Positive (+76 individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 6.8% \u2013 Daily Positive Rate of Completed Tests<\/p>\n 127 \u2013 Total Hospitalized (+5 individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 37 \u2013 Currently Hospitalized (-1 individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 969 \u2013 Total Recovered (+92 individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 40 \u2013 Total Deaths (+2 individual from yesterday)<\/p>\n For descriptions of these categories, visit the <\/em>NDDoH dashboard<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n During the White House meeting with President Trump and Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, Burgum thanked the president for his and Vice President Mike Pence\u2019s leadership throughout the pandemic and for the administration\u2019s partnership in addressing testing, personal protective equipment, economic relief for citizens and businesses, and other COVID-19 impacts.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Burgum said, \u201cWe appreciate the opportunity to share our coronavirus successes and challenges with President Trump, whose partnership has been instrumental to our whole-of-government approach to saving lives and livelihoods during this pandemic.\u00a0 We\u2019re deeply grateful for the tireless efforts of the administration and our congressional delegation that have helped us slow the spread of COVID-19 and implement our ND Smart Restart plan. Our top priority remains the health and safety of all North Dakotans, and we look forward to continued collaboration with President Trump and all our federal partners.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Burgum highlighted that North Dakota has the nation\u2019s second-highest per capita testing rate, at nearly 63 tests per 1,000 people, as well as its fifth-lowest rate of positive tests, which he credited to North Dakotans exercising individual responsibility and practicing social distancing to slow the spread. However, he also noted a Red River Valley COVID-19 Task Force has been formed to specifically address concerns about a growing concentration of COVID-19 cases in Cass County.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Burgum thanked the president for testing resources provided by the federal government so far and asked for continued support to ensure North Dakota can fully execute its aggressive strategy for testing and contact tracing. Also attending the meeting were Dr. Deborah Birx, the White House coronavirus response coordinator; Interior Secretary David Bernhardt, who visited North Dakota last October; U.S. Sens. John Hoeven of North Dakota and Cory Gardner of Colorado; and North Dakota Commerce Commissioner Michelle Kommer.<\/p>\n Burgum also emphasized the ongoing need for assistance for North Dakota\u2019s agriculture and energy industries to continue to be able to feed and power the world.<\/p>\n The governor expressed his gratitude for the close collaboration on COVID-19 with the administration and the congressional delegation of Hoeven, Sen. Kevin Cramer and Congressman Kelly Armstrong. Among the assistance provided so far:<\/p>\n For more information on North Dakota\u2019s COVID-19 response, visit www.health.nd.gov\/coronavirus<\/a> or www.ndresponse.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n NDFU President Mark Watne, says,\u201cFood banks are doing all they can to meet the increased demand for food given COVID-19 and high unemployment.\u00a0 This donation is one way we can help feed hungry families.\u201d<\/p>\n FUE is made up of several Farmers Union-owned businesses \u2014 the dividends of which help fund Farmers Union organizations in the five-state area, as well as FUE programs and National Farmers Union. The donated pork ribs came from Redwood Farms, which supplies premium pork products to high-end restaurants in New York, Chicago and other cities across the U.S.<\/p>\n Watne said FUE is doing what it can to help the most vulnerable. \u201cWe care deeply about our food system. have the ability to produce enough food. We should ensure no one has to worry about where their next meal is coming from.\u201d<\/p>\n In North Dakota, the GPFB is the largest hunger-relief organization and the state\u2019s only food bank. It works\u00a0with a wide array of individuals and organizations to guide donated surplus food and grocery products to a network of 213 food pantries, soup kitchens, emergency shelters and charitable feeding programs.<\/p>\n PHOTO<\/p>\n Ryan Fischer of the Great Plains Food Bank helps unload a slab of pork ribs after North Dakota Farmers Union helped donate and deliver 30,000 pounds of pork to the Great Plains Food Bank May 13, 2020, in Fargo.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) \u2014 A woman suspected of driving impaired and causing a crash that killed a Texas man is facing criminal charges in North Dakota. An arrest warrant has been issued for 28-year-old Terri Yelllow Hammer, of Fort Yates, on three felony charges in the May 6 crash in Morton County. Fifty-one-year-old Conan Magilke, of Lampasas, Texas, died at the scene. His passenger in his pickup, 48-year-old Angelea Magilke, was injured. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says Yellow Hammer crossed the center line and struck the pickup, the Bismarck Tribune reported. Authorities say Yellow Hammer showed signs of methamphetamine use. Court records do not list an attorney who could speak on her behalf.<\/p>\n Robin Rehborg, NDDOT deputy director for driver safety says, For the safety of our customers and our staff we are conducting these services by appointment only.\u00a0 NDDOT has scheduled more than 1,200 appointments for this week statewide and we are receiving a high volume of calls. We ask for your patience as we work to meet the need for prioritized services.\u201d<\/p>\n To schedule an appointment, visit our website at dot.nd.gov<\/a> to complete an online request or call 1-855-633-6835<\/strong>.<\/p>\n (The Jamestown DMV phone number is 701-952-0852.<\/p>\n During regular business hours (7:30am-4:30pm excluding the Noon hour, Monday through Friday). Customers will be able to pick-up their processed paperwork the following business day from 9:00am-4:30pm excluding the Noon hour. If you prefer to have your paperwork mailed back to you, please indicate that on your paperwork at drop off.)<\/p>\n To limit wait times on the phone, we ask that only customers who need the following prioritized services call to schedule appointments at this time.<\/p>\n The full list of prioritized services include:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Driver License <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Motor Vehicle <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Please keep in mind, driver licenses and motor vehicle tabs due March 1, 2020 until emergency declaration has ended, remain valid and do not need to be renewed at this time, per the Governor\u2019s Emergency Declaration, that waived expiration dates.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Also, appointments for REAL-ID will not be accepted at this time.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Many driver license services such as change of address, renewals, replacements and more are available online at www.dot.nd.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n Motor vehicle services such as license plates and titling can also be done by mailing-in paperwork. Vehicle renewals can be done online, at a self-service kiosk or by mail. Motor Vehicle kiosk fees for renewing your vehicle are waived until the emergency declaration has ended.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/VCbarnesHealthBriefing-300x202.png\")
Valley City\u00a0 (CSi) The City of Valley City hosted a COVID-19 Response Briefing on May 13, at City Hall.\u00a0 <\/strong>The briefing was closed the public to honor social distancing.<\/p>\n\n
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Bismarck\u00a0 (NDDoH)\u00a0 The North Dakota Department of Health reported Wednesday, Cass the state\u2019s \u00a0most populous county has recorded a daily high number of positive tests for the coronavirus, from Tuesday, the highest number since a mass testing event last month for LM Wind Power employees and others in Grand Forks.<\/p>\n
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (Gov. Burgum’s Office) \u00a0 \u2013 Gov. Doug Burgum met with President Donald Trump Wednesday at the White House, highlighting the benefits of state-federal partnerships to North Dakota\u2019s COVID-19 response and recovery efforts and the need for continued federal support to fully execute the state\u2019s testing strategy.<\/p>\n\n
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Fargo\u00a0 (NDFU) \u2013\u00a0Farmers Union Enterprises (FUE) teamed up Wednesday with North Dakota Farmers Union (NDFU) to donate 30,000 pounds of pork ribs to the Great Plains Food Bank (GPFB) in Fargo. The donation completes a five-state giving spree of 150,000 pounds of pork to food banks in South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Montana and North Dakota.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/DriverLicense-300x202.png\")
Bismarck\u00a0 (NDDOT)\u00a0 The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) is currently operating under prioritized in-person driver license and motor vehicle services, which are available by appointment only.<\/p>\n\n
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(AP)\u00a0 The St. Paul Saints will hold a virtual home opener next week, with the independent minor league baseball club unable to start their defense of the American Association championship due to the virus-related restrictions in place.<\/p>\n