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19 more deaths reported from COVID-19 in North Dakota

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

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

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…

United Way Cass Clay wants to fight homelessness in the community

LIVE UNITED GIVE UNITED rallied the community to drive by the C-I Apparel parking lot and give 20 dollars.

FARGO, N.D. – United Way of Cass Clay hosts a drive thru event to help prevent homelessness. Live United Give United rallied the community to drive by the CI Apparel parking lot and give $20. People were able to donate through a QR code. Those who stopped by were able to receive treats and do a fun photo-op. According to…

Fargo officers injured during traffic stop

FARGO, ND — Three Fargo Police Officers were injured Friday morning during a traffic stop. According to FPD at 6:05 a.m. the officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of 32 Avenue North because the ND Air National Guard Military Police located an impaired driver. A passenger in the car, Irvin Leo Peltier, 33 years old, exited the vehicle and…

Pet Connection: Meet Buxton

It can take big bucks to heal a dog like Buxton.

If you have a pet you already know it’s important to budget for regular veterinary care. But sometimes, medical surprises come up that can be a bit more than you bargained for cost-wise. That happens with dogs that come into rescues, too. And right now, 4 Luv of Dog has two dogs who need pretty expensive medical help to get…

Organizations host parade in honor of Veterans Day

The parade started between 4th and 5th streets and ended at the Fargo Civic Center.

FARGO, N.D.- COVID-19 did not stop the Fargo-Moorhead area from celebrating Veterans Day and thanking those who served. Veteran organizations in the metro take part in a parade in downtown Fargo that included masks and was limited to 25 percent capacity. The ceremony usually takes place at the Civic Center was cancelled. “It wouldn’t work out very well with the…

West Fargo VFW’s Veterans Day program honors military veterans

The program features patriotic songs, memorial salutes and flag-raising

WEST FARGO, N.D.- West Fargo’s VFW put on its annual Veteran’s Day program at the POW MIA Plaza on Sheyenne Street. It started by the VFW’s Color Guard and Boy Scouts Troop 232. After flag raising, the group came inside the VFW building for the ceremony. It included speakers, rifle volley salute by the VFW Honor Guard and the playing…

LIVE: Keeping Veterans Safe on Veterans Day

They're one of our most precious resources. Show them you care by keeping them safe while you honor their service.

The North Dakota Census reports that we’ve got more than 50,000 veterans alive in the state this year, but the number is dwindling. That’s in part because they’re an aging population. And local veterans are concerned about about the potential the pandemic could have to diminish their ranks still further. That’s why veterans groups worked overtime this year to make…