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North Dakota reports 55 new COVID-19 cases and one new death Tuesday

CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 55 new COVID-19 cases and one new death on Tuesday. Seventeen counties report new cases. Williams County reports the most new cases with 15 and Cass County the second most with 11. A woman in her 80s with underlying health conditions from Cass County died. The NDDoH says four previously reported…

Three Swift Fox arrive at Red River Zoo

FARGO, N.D.–The Red River Zoo has announced the arrival of three Swift Fox. According to the Zoo, Swift Fox once lived on all of North Dakota’s prairies, but due to population decline, they are now rarely found in the state. In addition to acquiring the foxes, the Zoo was able to expand their space for a future Swift Fox breeding…

Homeowner detains suspect after break-in

FARGO, ND — Fargo Police get a helping hand from a homeowner in taking a burglary suspect into custody. Police say it began this morning when officers were dispatched to an attempted burglary at Happy Harry’s, 4001 53 Avenue South. Officers found a suspect on camera throwing a rock at the front door. The rock didn’t break the glass and…

Local lawmakers reveal their priorities for Minnesota’s 2nd special session

SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Democratic State Senator Kent Eken of Twin Valley and State Representative Paul Marquart of Dilworth both say priorities of the second special session are to pass bonding and tax bills. Marquart says a strong bonding bill is beneficial for rural Minnesota in funding flood mitigation and water and sewer projects. Eken voted to rescind Governor Tim…

Nationwide coin shortage hits Fargo-Moorhead

The cause of the shortage: less coins in circulation due to COVID-19 related closures according to the Federal Reserve.

FARGO, ND – You may have noticed signs at your favorite fast food restaurants asking for exact change or a credit card, that’s because there is a coin shortage nationwide. The cause of the shortage: less coins in circulation due to COVID-19 related closures according to the Federal Reserve. One manager at a fast food restaurant we talked to said…

2020 live horse racing at North Dakota Horse Park is a go

Races begin this Friday and Saturday, and continue next weekend

FARGO, N.D. — If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, live horse racing is a good bet. The races begin this Friday and Saturday at the North Dakota Horse Park in Fargo and will continue next weekend. Event organizers have added hand sanitizing stations across the park, are encouraging people to wear face masks, and ask anyone who’s…

Dempsey’s temporarily closes due to positive COVID-19 test

The bar is waiting on more information on how to safely re-open and will remain closed until then.

FARGO, ND – Dempsey’s Public House in downtown Fargo closes temporarily after an employee tested positive for COVID-19 over the weekend. The bar is waiting on more information on how to safely re-open and will remain closed until then. At the end of June, Fort Noks also closed temporarily after it was determined there was a potential COVID-19 contact at…

City Commission, Fargo Police revise policy on use of chokeholds

Fargo Police Chief David Todd says clarity during these times is important for officers and the community they serve

FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo City Commission votes unanimously in favor of a revision to Fargo Police’s “Response to Resistance” Policy. “It needs to stop,” said Faith Dixon with Black Lives Matter Fargo-Moorhead. “The chokehold is banned in other states, completely banned, and we are still even talking about it.” In light of recent conversations regarding police brutality across the…

Car driven into Alerus Center

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Three people are checked by paramedics after a car drives into the Alerus Center. Grand Forks Police was called at 7:35 on Monday. They say 22-year-old Billy Mutgetsi was driving through the parking lot when his vehicle went over the curb and onto the sidewalk and into the arena. The air bags were deployed and everyone…