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Two men shot & wounded overnight

Fargo Police officers respond twice to same location after multiple reports

November 15, 2020

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo police respond to two reports of gunshots in the same area just hours apart. Both reports were in the 1000 block of 16th street North. Around 3:35 this morning, officers found a wounded man with non life threatening injuries. He was taken to a local hospital. Three hours later, officers responded to the second report of…

Concordia College’s SALT association provides comfort for community

Project supports local hospital patients with blankets

November 15, 2020

Aaron Walling,

MOORHEAD, Minn.– As the seasons change and the temperatures drop, Concordia’s ‘Students and Alumni Linked Together’ association partner up with non-profit ‘Project Linus’ by providing comfort and security through blankets. “Project Linus itself is a community, I think the chapter in the Fargo/Moorhead area, they bring in the cutting supplies and their expertise as far as the dimensions of each…

Nonprofit helps ensure local families spend holiday season full of turkey, gratitude and thanks

"Thanksgiving dinner for their families can be really tough for them so we wanted to be able to give back something to our community."

November 15, 2020

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. — The Faith4Hope nonprofit is helping local families in the metro ensure they have a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. “This time of year we know that it’s a happy occasion but it also can be a sad one for others that are really fighting the poverty and so not being able to provide a typical Thanksgiving dinner for their…

Some Say statewide mask mandate should’ve been done ‘months ago’

Some community members believe this could all have been avoided if action was taken sooner.

November 15, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.- With COVID-19 cases on the rise in the state, Governor Doug Burgum has now issued a statewide mask mandate. Governor Burgum made the announcement late Friday night through social media. “The State Health Officer with my full support has issued an order requiring face coverings to be worn in all indoor businesses and public settings and outdoor public…

Minnesota reports 7,559 new COVID-19 cases, 31 more deaths

November 15, 2020

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(FOX 9) – Minnesota health officials reported 7,559 new COVID-19 cases and 31 more deaths Sunday. The 31 new deaths range from age 50-100+ and include 18 people who lived in assisted living facilities. On Saturday, the state reported the most cases in a single day with 8,703 new cases. Minnesota has now seen a total of 2,905 deaths attributed to COVID-19. To date, the state has seen…

North Dakota has 11,124 active COVID-19 cases

November 15, 2020

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FARGO, ND — North Dakota Department of Health reported 10 additional deaths Sunday from COVID-19. There are currently 11,124 active cases in the state, 187 were reported since Saturday. North Dakota has 322 people hospitalized with COVID-19. BY THE NUMBERS 8,049 – Total Tests from Yesterday* 1,008,066 – Total tests completed since the pandemic began 935 – Positive Individuals from Yesterday***** 63,796 – Total positive individuals…

Fargo Police respond to shots fired overnight

November 15, 2020

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FARGO, ND – Fargo Police report that they responded to another gunshot report in the 1000 block of 16th Street North Sunday morning. Just before 6:30, officers were dispatched to gunshots in the area. Upon their arrival, they did not locate a victim or suspect. Nearly 20 minutes later Sanford Hospital notified dispatch they had an adult male with a…

19 more deaths reported from COVID-19 in North Dakota

November 14, 2020

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BISMARCK, ND – Saturday’s COVID-19 report for The North Dakota Department of Health shows 825 new active cases with a positivity rate of 17%. The new active case count is 11,311. Testing numbers came out of 14,654 total tests conducted with 2,278 yielding positive results. North Dakota’s recovery total is 50,285 as 1,426 were included in Saturday’s reporting. Deaths with…

Gov. Burgum issues mask mandate & capacity requirements

November 14, 2020

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NORTH DAKOTA – Gov. Doug Burgum announces new measure to slow the spread of Covid-19 in the state. They include a State Health Officer order requiring face coverings to be worn in indoor businesses and public settings and outdoors when physical distancing isn’t possible. The order begins Saturday, Nov. 14 and ends on Dec. 13th. Those exempt from wearing face…

Salvation Army kicks of season of giving with 2020 Kettle Campaign

Annual fundraiser helps support local families

November 13, 2020

Aaron Walling,

FARGO-MOORHEAD – Are you hearing a ringing in your ear? You may not be alone. The Salvation Army is ringing their bells and kicking off its 2020 Kettle Campaign. The annual fundraiser is one of the organization’s largest campaigns. This year’s goal of $900,000 will go to help local families Due to the pandemic, things may be looking a little…