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ND’s new Covid-19 plans include re-prioritizing nurses & a new test

High-speed testing and new developments to better care for health-care workers and those in long-term facilities

September 23, 2020

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NORTH DAKOTA – With case numbers still on the rise, Governor Doug Burgum is moving 12 counties into a higher risk level and lowering three others. He says the state is coming up with new ways of handling COVID-19. Burgum’s plans for nurses and high-speed testing are some of the ways he’s hoping the state can better control the corona…

Burglary suspect caught after homeowner knocks him down with butt of a gun

September 23, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – A Fargo man was arrested after an attempted burglary overnight. Fargo Police Sgt. Travis Moser tells KFGO News a resident reported a burglary in progress About 2:30 a.m Wednesday at a home in the 1400 block of 6th Street South. The caller said a window was broken and someone was trying to get into the house and…

Humane Society of the Lakes experiences influx of baby animals, requests donations

The community will have two opportunities to see the puppies on Thursday.

September 22, 2020

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DETROIT LAKES, Minn.–The Humane Society of the Lakes has recently had an influx of baby animals and needs the community’s help. With 16 puppies, 18 kittens and several adult animals, the Humane Society is running low on food. A representative for the Human Society of the Lakes said any dry puppy or kitten food will go a long way to…

Local Fargo Firefighters Give Update From West Coast Wildfires

September 21, 2020

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OREGON — Wildfires are continuing to devastate the West Coast and local firefighters from the Fargo Fire Department are lending a hand in the fight. “When the tones drop for a call, we drop whatever we’re doing and we go on that call,” said Fargo Fire Battalion Chief Dane Carley. Fargo firefighters are working hard on projects in California and…

Gigi’s Playhouse hosts virtual walk to celebrate individuals with Down syndrome

Walk goes online this year to support social distancing

September 20, 2020

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WEST FARGO, N.D.– Gigi’s Playhouse walks every year to celebrate their loved ones with Down syndrome. Because of COVID-19, this year looks a little different. Sydney Brantl’s family is walking a mile in their neighborhood to celebrate her and to raise money for Gigi’s Playhouse– an organization that they say means so much to them. “It’s just a great place…

Vigil held for former Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg at Cass County Courthouse

September 19, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo-Moorhead community gathered Saturday evening at the Cass County Courthouse in honor of former Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. A group of around 30 people came together, with some taking a few moments to reflect on the impact Ginsburg had on their lives through her decisions and votes in court. Most were in face masks,…

F-M Community Walks To Raise Awareness About Crohn’s & Colitis

Marcus Stephenson was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease in 2013 at the age of 7

September 19, 2020

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FARGO, N.D- The Fargo-Moorhead community walks from Sanford Broadway Medical Center to Hotel Donaldson as part of the Crohn’s and Colitis foundation’s fundraiser to raise awareness about the illnesses. Marcus Stephenson has always been an athletic kid. Suddenly, he started getting symptoms that were not normal for his age. “It started when I was playing baseball. Like t-ball, I would…

The Arts Partnership brings chalk art to Red River Zoo visitors

September 19, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.– The Arts Partnership hosted its annual ChalkFest at the Red River zoo. Visitors at the zoo were greeted by local artists and their sidewalk drawings. The zoo also hosted several musicians as part of their collaboration with The Arts Partnership. The zoo says they host this event to encourage the community to support local art and local conservation….

Family-owned pumpkin patch Lil’ Bitz opens for the season

September 19, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — Lil’ Bitz Pumpkin Patch is now open for the season. There are over 25 things for visitors to do, including hay rides, walking through the corn maze, and picking their own pumpkins. The activities offered are designed to be enjoyed by all age groups with something for everyone. The pumpkin patch will be open on the weekends,…

Fargo Park Disctrict Kicks Off Fall In Fargo “Express” Style Due To COVID-19

Visitors are strongly encouraged to wear a face mask and social distance

September 19, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — The Fall in Fargo event looks different from other years, but families at Rheault Farm can still stroll through the pumpkin patch, as well as purchase one to take home. Visitors are strongly encouraged to wear a face mask and social distance. Guests can take pictures with fall themed backgrounds and stop by a booth where they…