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Mask mandate now in effect in New Rockford

In an effort to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus in Eddy County, the City of New Rockford issued a mask mandate effective Wednesday, November 4 at 8 a.m.

The mandate was adopted after the Lake Region Health Unit recommended such actions, citing the increasing COVID-19 numbers in the county.

The decision was made at a regular city council meeting on Monday, November 2. The mandate will...