Author: TJ Nelson
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ATV Driver In Fargo Hospital After Crash Causes Severe Facial Injuries

Authorities found 31-year-old Taylor Sells laying in a ditch
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HUBBARD CO., Minn —  A Bemidji man is in a Fargo hospital with extensive facial injuries after crashing his ATV. The crash happening on Sunday afternoon on Hubbard County Road 4, north of Emmaville township. Authorities found 31-year-old Taylor Sells laying in a ditch. They say Sells was driving the ATV at a high rate of speed when he hit…

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Emergency Meeting Called After U.S. Crude Oil Futures Reach Historic Lows

The troubled oil market will have a major impact on North Dakota's economy
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BISMARCK, N.D. — Oil prices plunge below zero, the latest never-before-seen number to come out of the economic coma caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The troubled oil market will have a major impact on North Dakota’s economy and Gov. Doug Burgum plans an emergency meeting of the Industrial Commission to take action. “We’ll be considering at that commission meeting an…

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Owner & Chef of “Toscana” Dies Unexpectedly

A GoFundMe account has been started to support the family
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FARGO, N.D. — The chef and owner of Toscana in downtown Fargo died unexpectedly on Thursday. A collection of pictures of Mirco Morganti are now in the window of the Italian restaurant. Morganti leaves behind his 5 children and the love of his life, Charlene. The restaurant has been greatly impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic. A GoFundMe account has been…

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North Dakota Smart Restart Will Happen If Numbers Remain Low

The state is reporting 28 new coronavirus cases, its highest daily total
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BISMARCK, N.D. — Gov. Doug Burgum says North Dakota Smart Restart will only happen if testing numbers remain low. The state currently has the 2nd lowest total positive rate in the U.S. at 3.4%. He says equipment has been added allowing more testing and says there are plenty of supplies for people to get tested. “The steps we have taken…

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Bodies Found After House Fire Near Hillsboro Identified

The cause of death for both is listed as pending
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HILLSBORO, N.D. — Authorities identify the bodies found after a house fire last week near Hillsboro, North Dakota. They are 35-year-old Adam Gettel and his 23-month-old daughter Anja. The cause of death for both is listed as pending. A Traill County deputy saw a house on fire on Center Street, three and a half miles east of town, around three…

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North Dakota COO Outlines COVID-19 Surge Plan: If One Should Occur

Fargodome and University of Mary Fieldhouse in Bismarck are already outfitted with around 200 portable beds
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BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota officials are sharing the plans for a possible surge of COVID-19 patients. But they say it is unlikely the plans will have to be put into action. “Let me be clear. We do not expect that we are going to need 7,500 beds for COVID patients,” said Tammy Miller, North Dakota Chief Operating Officer. “Today…

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MSUM Begins Faculty And Staff Cuts

Faculty union leaders spent the afternoon meeting with those affected by the layoffs
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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Faculty and staff cuts are being made at Minnesota State University Moorhead. President Anne Blackhurst will answer questions during a Zoom news conference at 1:00 PM Wednesday. Layoffs were expected due to a $6 million budget shortfall and they started happening on Tuesday. In a release, the university says in order for MSUM to have success in…

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Drive-Thru Rapid COVID-19 Testing Site At Shooting Star Casino

The site is for those living on the White Earth Reservation
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MAHNOMEN, Minn. — While the casino remains closed, Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen has opened a drive-thru triage and rapid COVID-19 testing site. The site is for those living on the White Earth Reservation. Tribal Chairman Michael Fairbanks says they are doing everything in their power to keep members safe. Those with symptoms consistent with COVID-19 for at least four…

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Fargo Native To Begin Streaming Network For “Good” In Support of Frontline Workers

CALLS FOR NATIONAL SPIRIT OF GIVING AND COOPERATION FOR OUR ESSENTIAL WORKERS
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Fargo native and self-quarantined Afghanistan War Veteran Mark Lindquist has a new mission. The entertainer is supporting the next round of post traumatic stress suffering people: healthcare, emergency and funeral workers. Starting Tuesday, he is offering a 10 hour a day, seven day a week streaming network for good, called Positivity Lives Here. It’s from 9 to 3 and 7…

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