FARGO, N.D. — Christmas is coming early for fans of Daniel O’Donnell. The so-called Irish heartthrob is bringing his “Christmas and More” show to Fargo Theatre on Sunday, November 21. O’Donnell will sing many hits and favorites in the first half then the stage will be transformed into a Yuletide setting for Christmas tunes. Tickets cost $55 to $75 and…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead’s City Council has decided to put the company that does aerial spraying for mosquitoes on retainer. The fee to secure Airborne Custom Spraying of Halstad, Minnesota is $12,000. That money would count toward the spraying cost which runs around $28,000 per application if the city council decided to go ahead and spray later in the summer….
BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota is ending its participation in the federal government’s pandemic unemployment assistance programs. It is effective June 19. Gov. Doug Burgum says it is to help address the ongoing workforce shortage across the state. North Dakota has the highest number of online job openings since July 2015 at more than 16,000. More than 8,300 individuals are…
FARGO, N.D. — Road crews started work on the I-94 and I-29 intersection in Fargo this morning. They are working on the bridge approach slabs and installing expansion joints. Two lanes of traffic and ramp access will remain open, different east and west lanes will be closed at times during the work. Speeds will be reduced to 45 miles per…
FARGO, N.D. — A Fargo man is sentenced to life in prison without parole in the death of his girlfriend. Forty-six-year-old Sheldon Davis was convicted in March of murder, arson and endangering by fire in the death of 52-year-old Denise Anderson. Her body was found in Davis’ apartment after a fire in August 2019. She died of traumatic injuries before…
FARGO, N.D. — Road crews will be working around the I-94 and I-29 intersection starting on Monday morning. They’ll be working on the bridge approach slabs and installing expansion joints. Two lanes of traffic and ramp access will remain open, different east and west lanes will be closed at times during the work. Speeds will be reduced to 45 miles…
ST. PAUL, Minn. — This week, Minnesota hit 60% of its eligible population getting at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. That amounts to more than 2.6 million Minnesotans with at least one dose and 2.1 million who have completed their vaccine series. Among older populations, about 88% of people age 65 and older have received at least one…
MINOT, N.D. — (AP) The coronavirus pandemic has taken down one of North Dakota’s most popular festivals for a second straight year. The Norsk Hostfest in Minot bills itself as the largest Scandinavian festival in North America. Event officials cited concerns about COVID-19 hurting the tour business and travel, as well as whether participants would be willing to gather in…
BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota becomes the first state in the nation to allow electronic posting of private land. Gov. Doug Burgum signing the legislation saying it’s a “shining example of what we can accomplish when we work together and harness the power of technology to find new, innovative solutions to complex problems”. Under current North Dakota law, private land…
FARGO, N.D. — Essentia Health is now using a new combination of antibody treatment that is more effective against COVID variants. It is being recommended for those diagnosed with mild to moderate cases of the virus and who are at high risk for severe complications or hospitalization. The treatment is administered through an IV. The patient is sent home with…
