Author: Alison Voorhees

Renae Moch
Coronavirus, Coronavirus-ND, Health, Local News, North Dakota News

No Mask Mandate Makes It “Difficult for Us to Try to Make a Difference”

Public Health Director Renae Moch says the majority in the state are not wearing a mask.
Alison Voorhees,

BISMARCK, N.D. — The Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health Department struggles with cooperation as COVID cases rise in North Dakota. Director Renae Moch says, “Without that mandate or enforcement piece behind it, it becomes very difficult for us to try to make a difference in the number of cases we’re seeing and really trying to take, having this taken seriously by the…

West Acres Mall
Business, Local News, North Dakota News

West Acres Mall Announces New Store Coming

The store is set to open 'Winter 2021'
Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, N.D — West Acres Mall in Fargo announces a new store is set to open next year. Athleta, a women’s activewear brand, will take the open space next to Loft. The store is apart of Gap Inc. which owns Gap, Old Navy and Banana Republic. The exact opening date wasn’t announced but the wall outside the store says ‘Coming…

West Acres Cinema
Business, Coronavirus, Coronavirus-ND, Local News, North Dakota News

West Acres Cinema is Temporarily Closed

The Fargo movie theater reopened in late August after shutting down due to the pandemic
Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, N.D. — West Acres Cinema is temporarily closed after reopening in late August. On its website, Marcus Theatres says, “We have made the difficult decision to temporarily close some of our locations. As the entertainment industry continues to adapt to the impact of COVID-19, there are fewer new movie releases, which has directly impacted guest attendance.” They will reopen…

Carson
Coronavirus, Coronavirus-ND, Local News, North Dakota News

NDSU’s Dr. Paul Carson: COVID Controversies and Misinformation

The NDSU professor hosted a Zoom conference to tackle everything from masks to herd immunity
Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, N.D. — An NDSU professor says masks work and says he would like to see city and county boards take up the question of a mandate. In an online discussion, Dr. Paul Carson talked about the controversies and misinformation surrounding the coronavirus. Dr. Carson hit on multiple topics, including mortality rates, viral videos from doctors, vaccine testing and masks….

Shooting Mugs From Party
Crime, Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead

Arrests Made in Connection to Shooting at Moorhead Party

One person was shot in their lower leg during a weekend party in Moorhead
Alison Voorhees,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Police arrest three men in the past few days over a shooting at a weekend party. Officers responded to the 1200 block of 5th Street in Moorhead for a loud party. On Sunday, Sam Payne Jr. of Moorhead and Yorell Taylor of Fargo, both 19, were arrested for weapons-related offenses and possessing stolen firearms. Yesterday, 20-year-old Abednego…

Mhd Center Mall
Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead

Moorhead DMV Set to Move to Moorhead Center Mall

The City of Moorhead says the move will happen around November 15
Alison Voorhees,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — The Moorhead DMV is moving to a new location. It will set up shop in the Moorhead Center Mall. The City of Moorhead says the move will happen around November 15. The project’s funds are coming from the CARES Act. The city says the new space will allow for more space and better social distancing. Categories: Local…

West Fargo Public Schools Logo
Coronavirus, Coronavirus-ND, Local News, North Dakota News

12 West Fargo Students, Staff Out with Positive COVID-19 Tests

West Fargo Public Schools releases 'Weekly Risk Level Status Check'
Alison Voorhees,

WEST FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo Public Schools is doing weekly risk level status checks. As of Monday morning, 12 students and staff are out with a positive COVID test. There are 144 students and staff in a COVID-Related Quarantine. Also, 74 students and staff are showing COVID-Related Symptoms. According to the post on Facebook, WFPS says there are no…
Coronavirus, Coronavirus-ND, Local News

Fargo middle and high schools to transition to distance learning in October

The FPS Instructional Plan Committee will meet again on October 5.
Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, N.D. — Middle and high school students at Fargo Public Schools will be switching to distance learning. The move will happen on October 5th and go through October 19th. Elementary schools will continue with hybrid learning. The district’s COVID-19 Instructional Plan Committee meets every two weeks and will meet again on October 5th. That’s when they will decide how…

Offender Cameron Zahn
Local News, North Dakota News

High-Risk Sex Offender Living in Grand Forks County

The Grand Forks Sheriff's Office is notifying the public of his location
Alison Voorhees,

MANVEL, N.D. — A high-risk sex offender is living in Grand Forks County. The sheriff’s office says 39-year-old Cameron Zahn is living at 2463 17th Street Northeast in Manvel, North Dakota. His offense happened in Morton County in 2014 and was convicted in 2015. Categories: Local News, North Dakota News

Joe Biden
Local News, Minnesota News, Politics / Elections

Joe Biden Announces Minnesota Campaign Stop: Duluth

The former vice president will come Friday, September 18
Alison Voorhees,

DULUTH, Minn. — Former Vice President Joe Biden will be in Duluth in two days. His campaign announced that the democratic presidential nominee will tour a union training center and speak afterwards. The times for the both the tour and his speech haven’t been announced. President Trump will also visit Minnesota on Friday. The president will be at Bemidji Aviation…

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