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Nature of the North Showcases New Rock Climbing Wall

Viewers who tuned in virtually had the chance to win some merchandise and other prizes

FARGO-MOORHEAD, N.D. — The company Nature of the North hosted a virtual open house with more than 2,000 people tuning in. The new climbing wall is located at 814 Center Avenue in Moorhead. Due to COVID-19, the company has had to delay some final touches, but they say this gives them more time to make sure everything is just right….

Doosan Bobcat employees say they will be back at work Sunday night

Union President Wilkinson Says Union Leadership Will Be Doing Everything In Its Power To Keep Employees Protected

FARGO, N.D. — In a memo received from a worker at Bobcat, the letter says roughly 500 workers will be going back to work starting Sunday night. Union President Will Wilkinson says the company is providing workers protective gear like masks and gloves, but he has concerns if that will be enough to protect workers. “The Smithfield plant is what…

State Leaders Take Action To Mitigate Spread Of COVID-19 In Grand Forks County

There has been a total of 110 confirmed cases between LM Wind Power employees and their close contacts

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — It’s the fourth consecutive day in a row that North Dakota has had the highest number of positive COVID-19 cases. “90 new positives, so again, far and away our biggest single day. That comes out of 621 tests, so we had a very positive testing day, yesterday in terms of test counts. We still want to…

KFGO Selling New Quarantine Themed Clothing

Station Director Joel Hietkamp Says The Idea Came From Interest From Listeners.

FARGO, N.D. — A Fargo radio station is looking to bring smiles and solidarity in the community with some fun new clothes. KFGO is selling community COVID-19 hoodies, t-shirts and sweatshirts. Station director Joel Hietkamp says the idea came from interest from listeners. He says during these hard times its important for people to stick together. He also says with…

Moorhead Native Uses 3D Printing To Make Face Shields For Hospitals

Quinn Kupec is the son of our very own Chief Meteorologist Rob Kupec.

MARYLAND – Quinn Kupec is a Senior studying at the University of Maryland who saw the potential to help those at the frontlines after discovering a way he could lend a hand. “I saw a bunch of stuff on different 3D printing forums online talking about the ability to manufacture face shields that doctors and first responders need on 3D…

Trollwood Performing Arts School Cancels 2020 Season

Registered students will be contacted regarding their registration.

MOORHEAD, Minn.–Trollwood Performing Arts School has canceled its 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The school says the decision was difficult to make, but the health of the students, volunteers, staff and audiences took priority. The cancellation includes Trollwood Academy, Totally Trollwood Academy, Totally Trollwood Musical, Trollwood Conservatory, Mainstage Musical, ArtSpark, Trollwood Players and Trollwood Student Leadership program. All…

Nature of the North Hosting Virtual Open House of Brick and Mortar Location

The open house begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday on Facebook Live.

MOORHEAD, Minn.–The first retail rock climbing wall in Moorhead is set to open virtually on Saturday. Organizers at Nature of the North had originally scheduled a grand opening of their brick and mortar location at the end of April, but due to the coronavirus pandemic, the event has been postponed. Nature of the North will instead be hosting a virtual…

Department of Commerce Releases North Dakota COVID-19 Community Impact Survey

The survey became available early this week.

BISMARCK, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Commerce is encouraging North Dakotans to complete the North Dakota COVID-19 Community Impact Survey. The survey will help the state understand how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting communities and individuals across North Dakota. People will be asked to provide experiences about how their lives have been effected going back to March 13 when Gov….

Sanford Health brightens kids day with dog parade

The parade was a part of the hospital's pet therapy program

FARGO, N.D. — The pet therapy program at Sanford Health has always been a hit. Dogs get the opportunity to visit the hospitals to bring some positive energy for both children and staff. As Sanford continues to limit the number of those who can enter their buildings, however, there hasn’t been any recent visits from the animals. “We greatly value…