Domestic violence reports in the region appear to be spiking as the pandemic puts more pressure on families. YWCA leaders in the metro say since March, domestic-violence related calls to the Red River Dispatch have gone up by fifteen percent. That’s concerning enough. But they’ve also seen a forty percent reduction during that same time in the number of people…
MOORHEAD, MINN. (KFGO) – A family of six was displaced by a fire at their home at 415 Sunrise Circle in North Moorhead. Firefighters s responded to a report of smoke in the house around 1:30 this morning. Assistant Fire Chief Benton Hicks says they found the fire was low near the front door and it was quickly extinguished. Most…
MINNESOTA & NORTH DAKOTA – The Salvation Army kicks off its annual Coats for Kids and Families Drive with some help from Hornbacher’s to make sure families are prepared for the winter. Many families in the metro will soon be able to take winter gear off their checklist without feeling the financial strain. “Folks have to pay rent, they have…
NORTH DAKOTA – The Behavioral Health Bridge is a website that aims to provide information on common behavioral health issues and provide resources on where to seek help. The website includes sections of the impact of COVID-19, stress and coping, sSelf-care and caring for loved ones, support and treatment and help for healthcare providers. Through this initiative, the organizers also…
September 8th, 2020 COVID-19 Press Conference – ND Joint Information Center Posted by North Dakota Department of Health on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum will hold a press briefing with the North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) at 3:30 p.m. today to provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic in North Dakota. Categories: Community, Coronavirus-ND, Health,…
FARGO, N.D. – The mass butterfly deaths in the F-M metro caused by aerial spraying to control mosquitoes late last month comes before the Fargo city commission Monday evening. Thousands of dead monarchs led to complaints from residents and an online petition signed by nearly 2,000 people calling for less toxic pesticides. Commissioner John Strand says he wants to know…
There’s new help in the region this morning for people struggling with behavioral health problems made worse by pandemic stress. Sanford Health officials are announcing a new partnership with the University of North Dakota to offer support for those feeling the pressure of the ongoing threat of Covid-19 and all its accompanying changes. The new collaboration, called The Behavioral Health…
DENT, Minn. — Those who live near Frank’s Memorial Bridge on Star Lake along County Highway 41 were in for a rude awakening in the early morning hours on Sunday. “If you have ever heard a pile of gas go up, there is a definite ‘WOOPH’ noise to it. That’s what we heard,” said Mike Linnertz who lives by the…
EAST GRAND FORKS, MN – Minnesota law required winemakers to produce their wine with at least 51% of the fruit being from Minnesota since 1985. It’s a rule it’s opponents, the Alexis Bailly Vineyard in Hastings and Next Chapter Winery in New Prague, say is unconstitutional. They challenged with a federal lawsuit in 2017. They won with the judge citing…
WEST FARGO, N.D. — The Veterans Warrior Foundation hosts its 9th annual warrior ride aimed to support local veterans. Participants had to pay a registration fee in order to be able to take part in the ride. Those who registered were able to drive to local restaurants and bars. After the ride, bikers gathered at the West Fargo VFW Post….
