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Senator Cramer Calls Judge Barrett An “Oustanding” Choice For SCOTUS

The Judiciary Committee has set confirmation hearings to start October 12th.

October 2, 2020

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BISMARCK, N.D.- North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer sits down with Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett. Cramer says he had a wonderful talk with her and is supportive of her nomination. However, he says his decision on voting to confirm her will remain secret for respect for his colleagues in the Judiciary Committee. Cramer says the committee will have…

COVID-19 task force creates #ForAllofUs campaign to promote wearing masks

They hope that through this campaign they are able to reach everyone.

October 2, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – The Red River Valley COVID-19 task force unveils a new campaign promoting and encouraging North Dakotans to mask up. The new mask campaign called #ForAllOfUs focuses on the individual and the collective reason on why wearing a mask is fundamental in protecting those in your community. The task force also announced the #forallofus website. People can find…

Senator Cramer reacts to POTUS and FLOTUS testing positive for COVID-19

He says he's praying for them to have a speedy recovery.

October 2, 2020

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BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer says he and his family are praying for President Trump and The First Lady following their positive Covid-19 tests. He says the President is still working and is only showing mild symptoms. Senator Cramer met with Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett and other White House Officials on Thursday hours before…

Update: Missing man seen on surveillance video last night

October 2, 2020

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — (UPDATE) Fargo Police provided an update at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, October 2. Throughout the afternoon, officers and detectives have been following up on leads and completed a grid search with the help of Fargo Fire and Red River Valley Water Rescue. This afternoon, Detectives viewed Robert on surveillance video from last night at 5:09 p.m. at…

Some Cass County voters confused by General Election mail-in ballots

October 2, 2020

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CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The Cass County Finance Department says several Cass County residents have shown concern at already having received General Election ballots in the mail. Anyone who has received a mail-in ballot for the General Election would have previously completed an application during the Primary Election and opted to receive a ballot for all statewide elections. The Finance Department says…

North Dakota reports 477 new COVID-19 cases and eight deaths Friday

Cass County accounts for 5,500 of the total positive cases and 78 of the total deaths.

October 2, 2020

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CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 477 new COVID-19 cases and eight new deaths on Friday. Forty-one counties report new cases. Cass County reports the most new cases with 85 and Burleigh County the second most with 81. Five men and Three woman from six counties died. All eight people had underlying health conditions. North Dakota’s COVID-19…

LIVE: Planning to Stop Voter Interference in Its Tracks

As if you didn't have enough to worry about with covid at the polls.

October 2, 2020

Emily Welker,

Cass County elections officials are preparing with local law enforcement as new concerns emerge over potential voter interference in the upcoming presidential election. Cass County auditor Mike Montplaisir said most of the calls from worried members of the public have so far focused on whether mailing your ballot in can be done securely and get to elections officials in time….

Fargo Public Schools to offer take-home meals during distance learning

Meals will be available for pickup on Tuesdays and Fridays.

October 2, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–Fargo middle and high school students will be able to receive take-home meals while learning from home. Fargo Public Schools made the decision to switch to distance learning on October 5 due to several health and safety factors. Students learning from home will not be required to fill out a meal order form and can pick up two to…

Moose is Back in South Fargo

October 2, 2020

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — Fargo Police Update: Moose on the Loose, part 2. The moose is back in town. We have been alerted to a moose in town by 27 Ave. S. and 18 St. S. Same as yesterday, DO NOT approach the moose or seek it out. Moose Report: Red River Regional Dispatch confirms a call for a moose in…

Fargo man in gorilla suit threatens to blow up building

October 2, 2020

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. – Fargo Police arrested a man in a gorilla suit for threatening neighbors at a northside apartment building. 26-year old Jorden Pickus was also armed with a machete. Police responded around 12:30 a.m. Friday to the apartments in the 2700 block of 8th Street North, located west of the Northport Hornbacher’s, after a report of possible gunshots. Sgt….