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North Dakota reports 107 new COVID-19 cases and one new death Monday

CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 107 new COVID-19 cases and one new death on Monday. Fourteen counties report new cases. Cass County and Grand Forks County reports the most new cases with 24 each. A woman in her 70s with underlying health conditions from Williams County died. North Dakota’s COVID-19 numbers: 5,126 positive cases, 47 current…

Woman arrested for DUI after crashing into a tree in Grand Forks on Sunday

GRAND FORKS, N.D.–A woman was arrested for DUI after crashing her vehicle Sunday afternoon. The Grand Forks Police Department says 56-year-old Jacqueline Tjossem was traveling southbound on the on-ramp to Columbia Road at approximately 2:38 p.m. when she left the roadway and struck a tree. Tjossem was transported to Altru for a lower leg injury. Tjossem was also arrested for…

Grand Forks police investigate shooting incident

Police say there is no threat to the general public.

GRAND FORKS, N.D.–The Grand Forks Police Department is investigation a shooting incident that occurred Sunday morning. Police believe the incident happened in Grand Forks, but the victim, a 16-year-old boy, was discovered in East Grand Forks during a traffic stop. It is believed that the boy was shot in the shoulder while he was driving. According to police, the incident…

Unresponsive inmate at Cass County Jail sparks investigation

The inmate's family was notified of the incident.

CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is investigating how an inmate at the Cass County Jail was able to access a controlled substance. The inmate was found unresponsive and transported to a local hospital. The inmate received medical care and is currently doing fine. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office believes the inmate ingested a controlled substance, but does not…

Walmart, Sam’s Club to require face coverings beginning Monday

Walmart joins the list of other retailers requiring shoppers to wear a mask inside its stores

FARGO, N.D. — Sunday marks the final day shoppers at Walmart and Sam’s Club can roam the aisles without wearing a face covering. That’s why Ryan Wagner of Kindred, North Dakota said he made sure to stop in before the requirement takes effect Monday morning. “That way I don’t have to put the mask on right away,” he said. Wagner…

Two Teens Arrested In Shooting Death of Former UND Provost

The suspects are 15 and 16 year old males

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Police in Charleston, South Carolina arrest two teens in connection to the murder of former UND Provost Tom DiLorenzo. The suspects are 15 and 16 year old males. Both are charged with murder and attempted armed robbery. They are being held in a juvenile detention center. Police say the 63-year-old DiLorenzo was with his wife Suzanne Austin,…

Fargo Invaders Player Remembered After Fatal Crash

FARGO, N.D. — A player with the Fargo Invaders of the Northern Elite Football League has died in a car crash. The team posting on Facebook on Saturday that Sekou Doukoure did not make it through the night after the crash and sent thoughts and prayers to his family and loved ones. The crash happened late Friday night near his…

Artists From Across U.S. Showcase Their Work at Borderline Chalkfest in Wahpeton

WAHPETON, N.D.- Next time you visit 4th Avenue in downtown Wahpeton, the streets will look a little brighter. That’s because the pavements will be showcasing the talents of ten artists from states like Minnesota, Michigan and even Utah. “It’s great to kind of bring these world class artists to Wahpeton, and to really showcase what chalk art can be,” says…

Travel Is Expected To Remain Low Through The Year, According To An Expert

He says it's going to be awhile before we see flights go back to normal.

MOORHEAD, Minn. – He says the reason planes have been filling up is due to airlines cutting down on flights. The expert also says airlines have been blocking middle seats, so there’s more space between people. “We’re seeing more personal travel. Maybe families going, you know, we have circumstances, maybe a grand baby has been born, someone’s traveling because someone…

Large Fires From Fargo Landfill And Moorhead Compost Site Calming Down, Smoke Remaining For Multiple Days

Both departments are prepared to return to the scene if anything changes.

FARGO-MOORHEAD, — Fires at both the Moorhead Compost Site and the Fargo Landfill had fire crews on the scene less than an hour apart. At the Moorhead site, crews say the fire was likely caused by wood chips that spread into the wood storage. In Fargo, crews say the fire was started by cutting work, creating sparks that spread to…