FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Fire Department honors it’s newest class of firefighters. Logan McConnell, Rick Winter, Chris Harig, Todd Hanson, Ross Jones and West Fargo Firefighter Nick Wavra were all in attendance for their graduation at city hall. After eight weeks of intense training and education they are ready to suit up. The ceremony was limited to immediate family….
FARGO, N.D. – Before the pandemic began, Essentia officials say they already had a plan to roll out virtual visits. They were set to start in April for patients with particular chronic illnesses like Depression and Anxiety. Because of the Coronavirus, they managed to make it happen by March. Essentia rolled virtual visits out initially to ambulatory clinics, and then…
FARGO, N.D. – The medical marijuana dispensary in Fargo is expected to reopen on Tuesday. The dispensary previously known as Botanist will open under the new name of Pure Dakota Health. It will remain at the same location on 13th Avenue South near Target. The Fargo dispensary temporarily shut down in early April. Director of the Division of Medical Marijuana…
BISMARCK, N.D. — Gov. Doug Burgum says North Dakota is entering its first phase of the Smart Restart plan for large group gatherings. As part of the new guidelines, venues for sporting events and concerts can operate at 50 percent capacity. Burgum says full details of the new guidelines will be released later Friday night. On a five-level risk model,…
MOORHEAD, Minn.–The City of Moorhead is reopening certain parks and facilities, but says it will not be opening swimming and wading pools in 2020. The City says there is no practical way to limit the number of swimmers, maintain safe distances and provide a fun experience for swimmers under the recommended restrictions. The facilities that allow for groups of no…
FARGO, N.D.–Hatch Realty has raised over $15,000 for students and families in Fargo, Bismarck and Grand Forks. The money will be used to buy grocery gift cards for families who rely on school breakfasts and lunches. The real estate brokerage specifically reached out to Fargo Public Schools and learned of the need for kids and families to have access to…
WEST FARGO, N.D.–Fargo and West Fargo Public Schools have announced their guidelines for holding in-person graduation ceremonies. The events will be for graduates and a select number of staff only. Both Fargo and West Fargo have plans to livestream the ceremonies for families and community members to watch from home. Both schools will be taking precautions and following the CDC’s…
NORTH DAKOTA – Officials at a Fargo-based electronics manufacturing company confirms an outbreak of coronavirus among their employees. Fargo Assembly says employees across the wiring harness manufacturers’ four North Dakota facilities tested positive for Covid-19. The business did not specify which plants the cases were confirmed at. Fargo Assembly has about 450 employees in the state. The company says it’s…
FARGO, N.D.–Fargo Police Chief David Todd has announced his plan to retire at the end of July 2020. Chief Todd has served the Fargo Police Department since 1987 and has been the Police chief since 2014. When Chief Todd was appointed Chief he worked to enact a strategic plan of restructuring, hiring additional officers, ensuring competitive wages, a new centralized…
CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 52 new COVID-19 cases and two additional deaths on Friday. The counties reporting new cases include Burleigh, Cass, Grand Forks, Morton, Rolette and Stutsman Counties. Cass County reports the most cases with 43 and Grand Forks County the second most with 3. A man in his 40s from Grand Forks County…
