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West Fargo cancels July’s Cruise Night and August’s Night to Unite

WEST FARGO, N.D.–The City of West Fargo has decided to cancel July’s Cruise Night and August’s Night to Unite due to coronavirus concerns. Cruise Night was meant to be held on Thursday, July 16 and Night to Unite on Thursday, August 4. North Dakota’s Smart Restart guidelines recommend limiting gathering sizes to 500 or less and a typical Cruise Night…

NDSU to implement hybrid education model for fall semester

Students should regularly check their NDSU email for updates.

FARGO, N.D.–North Dakota State University was recently approved for a grant to help implement a hybrid system known as the HyFlex Education Model for fall semester. The HyFlex uses technology to allow students to take classes remotely in as “normal” a manner as possible. NDSU says it hopes the majority of students will choose to take classes in-person, but understands…

North Dakota reports 32 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths Thursday

CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 32 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths Thursday. Twelve counties report new cases including Burleigh, Cass, Grand Forks, McKenzie, Morton, Richland, Rolette, Sargent, Stark, Walsh, Ward and Williams counties. Cass County and Grand Forks County report the most new cases with seven each. The NDDoH says a previously reported case…

West Fargo Sports Arena and Hulbert Aquatic Center Enter Phase 2 Monday

The sports arena will be open to private rentals and competitions daily

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Sports activities are returning to a new normal in West Fargo. On Monday, both the Sports Arena and Hulbert Aquatic Center will transition into the second phase of reopening. The sports arena will be open to private rentals and competitions daily. One sheet of ice will be available to guests for use in fitness, technique, development…

Grand Forks Public Health to host COVID-19 testing event June 30th

The testing is open to the public.

GRAND FORKS, N.D.–Grand Forks Public Health is hosting a drive-through COVID-19 testing event at the Alerus Center on June 30. Grand Forks Emergency Management, North Dakota Department of Health and the North Dakota National Guard will be assisting with the event. The testing is open to the public and will be available from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Grand Forks…

North Dakota reports 42 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday

CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 42 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday. The new cases include results from Tuesday that were delayed due to a software issue with the Electronic Lab Reporting System. Ten counties report new cases including Burleigh, Cass, Grand Forks, McKenzie, Morton, Pembina, Ramsey, Ransom, Sioux and Walsh counties. Cass County reports the most…

NDSU distributes more than $3 million to students

Eligible students were able to apply for a grant up to $600.

FARGO, N.D.–Students at North Dakota State University have received $3,359,788 as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act. The funds were distributed to 7,874 students starting May 14. Eligible students were able to apply for a grant up to $600. In order to be eligible for the grants, students must meet the following requirements: Enrolled at least…

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Burgum to provide COVID-19 update

BISMARCK, N.D.–Gov. Doug Burgum is holding a press briefing Tuesday to provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic. Burgum will be joined by Maj. Gen. Al Dohrmann, adjunct general of the North Dakota National Guard and Director of the Department of Emergency Services. North Dakota’s COVID-19 numbers: 3,320 positive cases, 28 current hospitalizations, 3,008 people recovered and 78 deaths. Categories:…

Software issue delays Tuesday’s COVID-19 test results

CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health says a software issue with the Electronic Lab Reporting System has delayed most of Tuesday’s COVID-19 test results. The issue has since been resolved, but the numbers affected will not be reported until Wednesday. The numbers that were able to be recorded show seven new COVID-19 cases in North Dakota and one…

North Dakota reports 25 new cases and no new deaths Monday

CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 25 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths on Monday. Nine counties report new cases including Burleigh, Cass, Cavalier, Dunn, Grand Forks, Ramsey, Richland, Sioux and Ward Counties. Sioux County reports the most new cases with 7 and Cass County the second most with 5. North Dakota’s COVID-19 numbers: 3,313 positive…