MINNEAPOLIS — A Minnesota sports legend has died at 100. According to his son Chad Hartman, sports columnist and radio personality Sid Hartman died peacefully “surrounded by his family.” Hartman’s first newspaper column was published in 1945. He kept up his age-defying pace even after his 100th birthday party on March 15 was canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. Hartman…
NORTH DAKOTA– The North Dakota Women’s March was held online this year due to the spike of COVID-19 cases throughout the state. The hosts of the event gave information about the women’s suffrage movement as well as information on how to vote in the upcoming election. Many women showed up to share their stories and experiences with gender identity, sexuality,…
FARGO, N.D. — With COVID-19 cases on the rise in the metro, the Red River Zoo is trying to provide a fun and safe way to celebrate Halloween. Halloween is a favorite for many, especially kids. Boo at the Zoo is an opportunity for families to be able to celebrate Halloween one way or another, especially during these times. “I…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead opens its first COVID-19 saliva testing site. The saliva testing is free and available to all Minnesota residents whether they have symptoms or not. You’re encouraged to set up an appointment on the state’s Health Department website, but walk-ins are also accepted. They ask people to not eat, drink, smoke or chew gum at least 30…
OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. — Otter Tail County corrections staff say they found an unresponsive man in his cell while performing well-being checks Friday night. Medical efforts were unsuccessful and the man was pronounced dead. The Fergus Falls Police Department is investigating the incident. The inmate was housed in a single occupancy cell. Categories: Local News, Minnesota News Tags: dead,…
DUNSEITH, N.D. — The North Dakota Highway Patrol says a 25-year-old Dunseith woman died after rolling into a ditch Saturday morning. The woman was driving her 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche north on 33rd Avenue Northeast when she lost control. The Chevrolet ran off the road into the west ditch where it overturned. The woman was ejected and died at the scene….
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum along with the North Dakota Department of Health have submitted the state’s COVID-19 vaccination plan to the CDC. The plan outlines how a future COVID-19 vaccine will be prioritized, equitably allocated, distributed and administered in North Dakota. Key areas addressed in the plan include enrollment of health care providers to administer vaccines, storage and…
MOORHEAD, Minn. – Police are investigating a drive-by shooting in Moorhead. Officers responded to the 2300 block of 10th Street South at 5:35. Authorities say a man has a non-life threatening wound to his leg and was taken to the hospital. Witnesses describe the suspect’s vehicle as a silver or light blue sedan possibly without license plates that drove away…
FARGO, N.D. – Sanford Health makes a generous contribution to make sure those in our region stay fed. On World Food Day, Sanford Health steps in to help those in need. The health system gifted a one million dollar check to Great Plains Food Bank. “Sanford Health is donating three million dollars to organizations like Great Plains food bank all…
FARGO, N.D. – Veterans from across North Dakota gather at the Fargo National Cemetery to say goodbye to a fallen soldier. Veteran Lelan Derr was born in New Hampton, Iowa in 1952. He served in the United States Air Force in Vietnam. Derr passed away in his Fargo apartment on December 10th of last year. He had been estranged from…
