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Fargo Arts and Culture Commission selects water tower artists, schedules community conversations

The water tower being made over is located on 7th Avenue N near University.

FARGO, N.D.–The Fargo Arts and Culture Commission has selected the artists who will create and execute a new water tower design. Rachel Asleson and Anita Hoffarth of Reach Partners, Inc along with Eric Vincent Allen at Black Ink Creative Partners will be responsible for creating a design in line with the theme of “community.” Fargo community members from all walks…

Grand Forks driver strikes bicyclist Wednesday evening

The bicyclist was transported to Altru Hospital.

GRAND FORKS, N.D.–A bicyclist was taken to a local hospital after being struck by a vehicle Wednesday evening. Grand Forks Police say the driver of the vehicle was traveling east on Demers Avenue when a bicyclist entered the roadway. The driver struck the bicyclist. The bicyclist was transported to Altru Hospital. His condition is currently unknown. Grand Forks Police were…

Fargo North Notifies Parents of Student with COVID-19

At the end of the first day back to school, the principal sent out a letter to parents

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo North is already notifying parents on the first day that a student has tested positive for COVID-19. Health officials reaching out to close contacts to stop the spread.   Below is a copy of the letter:   Good evening North High parents/guardians, On Wednesday, September 2, 2020, Fargo North High School received information that a Fargo…

Dorothy Dodds Elementary & Moorhead Public Schools Get Ready For Classes

Students in Moorhead will begin school on September 8th.

MOORHEAD, Minn. — The floors and walls of Dorothy Dodds Elementary School will look a little different this year. “We have to do a big shout out to the custodians. They did all the taping and the signage in the district so we know that each spot is six feet apart and students will learn to keep the distance,” said…

LE Berger & West Fargo Public Schools Prepare For First Day

The school classrooms and common areas have been modified to help keep students, faculty, and staff safe

WEST FARGO, ND – As schools in the FM area get set to open, L.E. Berger elementary in West Fargo is ready to do the same. Just a day away from welcoming everyone back, it has been a thorough process of getting everything ready for when students arrive. “We have our first day of school tomorrow,” said LE Berger Elementary…

North Dakota reports 265 new COVID-19 cases and three new deaths Wednesday

Cass County accounts for 3,596 of the total positive cases and 76 of the total deaths.

CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 265 new COVID-19 cases and three new deaths on Wednesday. Thirty counties report new cases. Burleigh County reports the most new cases with 62 and Cass County the second most with 50. A man in his 70s from Morton County, a woman in her 80s from Burleigh County and a woman…

Moorhead Police arrest man after he reports his own crime

MOORHEAD, Minn.–The Moorhead Police Department arrested a man Tuesday night after he called to report his own crime. Police say 36-year-old Matthew Gilbert called police at approximately 9:20 p.m. to report that he had “punched and cut” his roommate. When officers arrived, they interviewed everyone who was at the scene and ultimately arrested Gilbert for domestic assault and second degree…

Man evades Fargo Police three times Tuesday night

No arrest has been made at this time.

FARGO, N.D.–The Fargo Police Department is searching for a man who fled in a stolen vehicle Tuesday night. At approximately 11:53 p.m., a Fargo Police Officers attempted to stop a stolen vehicle on 30 Avenue S and Wheatland Drive S, but the vehicle fled. The vehicle was later located near Krolls on 45 Street S, but again fled from police….

Red River Valley Fair to host Bison Showcase Game Tailgating Party

FARGO, N.D.–The Red River Valley Fair is hosting a tailgate party for the Bison Showcase Game on October 3. Tailgaters can reserve parking lot spots starting September 8 at 9 a.m. The spots are first-come-first-serve. Tailgaters can park a vehicle on Friday, October 2 at 5 p.m., but must remain with the vehicle at all times. Otherwise, the gates will…