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Sanford Health, Essentia Health address uptick in patients seeking mental health care

Sanford Health says they try to get new patients scheduled for an appointment within 60 days. Essentia Health says their wait is about a month.

November 9, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — There is greater stress about health, finances and the future during the COVID-19 pandemic. For many, it has also meant spending a lot of time alone. These are all things that can lead mental health to worsen, causing more people to reach out for help. “What is often described in the behavioral health world is this notion…

R.D. Offutt honors memory of Wadena woman killed in crash

The investigation into the incident that killed Amber Gorentz is now closed

November 9, 2020

Site Staff,

WADENA, Minn. — The family of a Wadena woman who was hit by a car and killed says they’re through looking for answers and are instead searching for closure. Tasha Gorentz says she and her family may never know what led to her sister’s death that one early September morning. “There’s not a lot of answers, and I think that’s…

ND hospitals reach capacity, every county moved to moderate Covid-19 risk

Entire state placed under high risk

November 9, 2020

Aaron Walling,

BISMARCK, N.D. — Governor Burgum, alongside the Department of Health addressed the public on the state’s conditions and where it stands with resources concerning the continuous rise in COVID cases. “We’ve moved this press conference up today in part because we know that we could be facing a situation in our state in the next two to three weeks where…

Mobile Home Destroyed After Hay Bale Fire Spreads Near Kensington

November 9, 2020

TJ Nelson,

DOUGLAS CO., Minn. — A hay bale fire quickly spread to bags of corn, grass and eventually a mobile home in rural Kensington, Minnesota. Mark Fernholz reported the fire at his farm around 2 Sunday afternoon. At least five fire departments responded to fight the blaze fueled by strong south winds. The mobile home is a complete loss, and a…

Search Underway For Missing Hunter In Becker County

November 9, 2020

TJ Nelson,

BECKER CO., Minn. — A large scale search is underway in Becker County for a missing hunter. Sheriff Todd Glander says 58-year-old Paul Sandstrom of Blaine, Minnesota failed to meet his hunting party for lunch Sunday. The group notified authorities about 4 hours later and a ground search continued until midnight. It resumed this morning. He was last seen in…

Socially-distanced Veterans Day celebrations planned

All events are limited to 25% capacity

November 9, 2020

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — As COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the metro, Veterans Day celebrations will look different this year. Although the annual ceremony at the Fargo Civic Center will not go on as usual, other activities will. Some of the festivities include a parade, get-together over stew, and small flag-raising ceremony. Commander of the United Patriotic Bodies Jason Hicks…

Moorhead Public Schools to provide free meals to adults

Breakfast and lunches will be distributed Monday through Friday from November 10th-December 30th.

November 9, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Whether you are a student or not, Moorhead public schools is making sure everyone in it’s community has enough to eat. Beginning November 10th, Moorhead Schools will be providing free meals for adults. They will be available for pickup from Monday to Friday and the meal bags will include both breakfast and lunch for the day. Any…

Moorhead man known for appearing on network TV show accused of possessing child pornography

November 9, 2020

Jim Monk,

Garrett GrommeshMOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – A Moorhead man who was 10 years old when he was featured on a network television show about home makeovers has been charged with possession of child pornography. Captain Deric Swenson says Moorhead police began investigating 20 year-old Garrett Grommesh last year after the Minnesota BCA received a tip from the National Center for Missing…

$1.5M bail set for Nathaneal Benton

November 9, 2020

Jim Monk,

DELAFIELD, Wis. (FOX6) – A man charged with attempted murder in Fargo and accused of shooting two police officers in Wisconsin appeared in court Monday. Bond for Nathanael Benton was set at $1.5 million. Benton faces two counts of first-degree intentional homicide (use of a dangerous weapon) and one count of possession of a firearm by out-of-state felon, repeater. According to…

North Dakota reports 1,160 new COVID-19 cases Monday

November 9, 2020

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Department of Health reports 1,160 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths on Monday. There are 10,865 active cases in the state. 254 people are hospitalized. So far, 644 people in North Dakota have died. The latest stats from the Dept. of Health are below: BY THE NUMBERS 7,455 – Total Tests from Yesterday* …