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Health, Local News, North Dakota News

35th Annual Celebration of Lights is held pandemic-style

The Tree of Hope serves as a beacon of light to help erase the stigma of mental illness
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FARGO, N.D. — Mental Health America of North Dakota and North Dakota Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health hosted the 35th annual Celebration of Lights ceremony virtually. The tree lighting was streamed on Facebook for people to watch safely without leaving their homes. Former First Lady Jane Sinner did the honors of lighting the tree at West Acres Mall….

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United Way gifted $10,000 by Xcel Energy for coronavirus response

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FARGO, N.D. – United Way receives $10,000 from Xcel Energy to add to its Coronavirus Response Fund. The longstanding partner of the nonprofit decided to use this moment to introduce new Xcel Energy principal manager Tony Grindberg. United Way hopes to use the funds to continue programs that are focused on helping those impacted by the virus. “A homeless prevention…
Coronavirus, Health, Local News, North Dakota News

Task Force memo to Burgum discusses avoiding shopping, urges colleges, tribes to test weekly

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BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – Federal health officials are warning that all people over 65, or those with significant health conditions should avoid any indoor public places. The information is contained in a Nov.29 internal briefing sent to Gov. Doug Burgum from the White House Coronavirus Task Force. “We are in a very dangerous place due to the current, extremely high…
Health, Local News, Minnesota News

Drug-related deaths in Minnesota rise sharply

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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – State health officials say drug overdose deaths in Minnesota increased 31% in the first half of 2020, compared to the same time in 2019. The Minnesota Department of Health said there were 490 overdose deaths from January to June 2020 and 373 deaths during the same period last year. The number of deaths took a…
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Burgum’s $15B budget would not raise sales or income taxes

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has unveiled a $15 billion budget that bumps state spending by 2%. The plan includes a $1.25 billion bonding package largely aimed at funding statewide infrastructure projects. The governor’s suggested spending does not raise taxes on sales or income. The Republican governor’s budget is the second-biggest proposed by a governor in state…

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North Dakota coronavirus cases jump 225; 11 more deaths

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BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Department of Health on Thursday reported 11 additional deaths from COVID-19. There are currently 5,461 active cases in the state, an increase of 225 since Wednesday.  306 people are hospitalized. Cass County reported the largest number of new cases with 230.   BY THE NUMBERS  10,977 – Total Tests from Yesterday* 1,164,267 – Total…
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Man accused of using vehicle to hit another man

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Benny RodriguezFARGO (KVRR) – Fargo police say a man intentionally ran into another man with his vehicle this morning. The incident happened in the 2500 block of 15th Street South just after 4:15 a.m. Police say 36-year-old Benny Rodriguez of Moorhead hit a man on purpose, causing minor injuries. First responders treated and released the victim on scene. Police arrested…
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Video: Small plane crash lands on Twin Cities highway

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ARDEN HILLS, Minn. (KVRR) – A small plane landed and hit a vehicle on Interstate 35W in the Twin Cities area Wednesday. The single-engine Bellanca Viking temporarily closed part of the highway in Arden Hills. Two people were onboard.  No injuries were reported. The pilot was 52-year-old Craig Gifford of Minneapolis. The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation and Safety Board…