FARGO, N.D– The VA Health Care System hosts a grand opening for its new Community Resource and Referral Center. It was created to provide resources to veterans who are at risk of becoming homeless and those who are already homeless. The facility has resources like a primary care clinic, food pantry, kitchen and computer lab. The opening ceremony was attended…
MAPLETON, N.D — Kindergarten students in Mapleton are making connections between the letters of the alphabet and nurses in their community. Teacher Kayla Dornfeld is using a program called Kindergarten Bootcamp to teach her students the alphabet. The letter of the day is N, which lead her students to talk about nurses and how they’re helping the community. The class…
NORTH DAKOTA – Interim State Health Officer Dr. Paul Mariani has resigned. He is the second person in the position to step down. Dr. Mariani was appointed after Dr. Andrew Stahl resigned last month. Dr. Stahl got the position after State Health Officer Mylynn Tufte resigned in May. “While Dr. Mariani’s tenure was short, we are grateful for his service…
GRAND FORKS COUNTY, N.D. – There will only be one polling place on Election Day in Grand Forks County. County Auditor Debbie Nelson says the county has moved to vote by mail and ballots can only be cast at the Alerus Center on November third. The decision was made because of the coronavirus pandemic. People can also take part in…
MOORHEAD, Minn.–The Moorhead Armory will be hosting three days of free COVID-19 testing beginning September 29. The testing will be available from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. and is open to the general public. Those wishing to be tested are encouraged to pre-register for a specific time slot. Clay County Public Health Administrator Kathy McKay said, “Testing uncovers positive cases…
FARGO, N.D.–Community members can now begin receiving flu shots at Essentia Health. The flu shot is recommended for anyone six months and older, including those with compromised immune systems and chronic medical conditions. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, anyone looking to receive a flu shot must make an appointment prior to arriving at a clinic. The Essentia Health 32nd Avenue…
UPDATE: The West Fargo Police Department is still searching for the suspects responsible for breaking into 17 vehicles on September 16. Police believe at least six suspects were going through vehicles for valuable items. West Fargo Police have a video that shows at least one vehicle driving through the Elmwood and Goldenwood areas at the time of the break-ins. The…
CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 436 new COVID-19 cases and eight new deaths on Friday. Thirty-nine counties report new cases. Stark County reports the most new cases with 101 and Cass County the second most with 57. Three men and five woman from four counties died. All eight people had underlying health conditions. North Dakota’s COVID-19…
HARWOOD, N.D.–A man was taken to a local hospital after being assaulted in Harwood Friday morning. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says 29-year-old Casey Lusk of Harwood reportedly struck a 38-year-old Fargo man in the head with a pool cue at the Harwood Grill and Saloon. The Fargo man was taken to Sanford Health for his injuries. Lusk was arrested…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Concordia College announces lower tuition starting fall 2021 and a new change to its academic structure. Tuition at Concordia College will be reduced more than 35% starting in fall 2021. “The price for annual tuition will be $27,500 dollars. $15,000 dollars less than it is now,” said the President of Concordia College William Craft. Additional tuition expenses…
