North Dakota state government
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum speaks during a news conference, Thursday, April, 2, 2020 in Bismarck, N.D. North Dakota officials say they are confident the state will have enough hospital beds and equipment to handle the coming flood of coronavirus cases. The one thing they're worried about in a worst-case scenario is having enough health care workers. (Tom Stromme/The Bismarck Tribune via AP)
Gov. Burgum: Some not taking COVID-19 seriously; cases rise

James Macpherson Apr. 02, 2020 07:00 PM EDT

In a photo provided by Sanford Health, Dr. Jim Buhr, left, and Dr. Misty Anderson of Sanford Health in Valley City, N.D., pose for a photo Thursday, April 2, 2020. The 74-year-old Buhr is delaying his retirement in order to help the small hospital deal with possible COVID-19 cases. He said that while his age puts him at greater risk than the 38-year-old Anderson, he wants to help to protect younger workers. (Sanford Health via AP)
North Dakota recruits health workers for worst-case scenario

By Dave Kolpack Apr. 02, 2020 04:04 PM EDT