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North Dakota Reports 67 New COVID-19 Cases, 57 in Cass County

May 14, 2020

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CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 67 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday. The counties reporting new cases include Burleigh, Cass, Grand Forks, Mountrail, Richland and Williams Counties. Cass County reports the most cases with 57 and Grand Forks County the second most with 6. The NDDoH says a previously reported positive case from Cass County was a…

West Fargo Park District to Reopen Playgrounds Friday

Park restrooms and water fountains will not be accessible.

May 14, 2020

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WEST FARGO, N.D.–The West Fargo Park District is re-opening playgrounds on Friday, May 15. The Park District made the decision during the Park Board meeting on Wednesday. Park visitors are encouraged to bring their own sanitizer and wipes and practice social distancing. Park restrooms and water fountains will not be accessible. Executive Director Barb Erbstoesser says, “We are excited for…

Lutheran Social Services Provides Farm Virtual Tour To The Older Generation Stuck at Home

Next Wednesday's virtual event will be a piano performance by Andrea Neeland.

May 13, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.- Lutheran Social Services Caregiver Support is organizing different events every Wednesday for older adults all across Minnesota. Those who joined the event today were given a virtual tour of a farm in Park Rapids. “Just thought it would be such a fun way to make people feel like they’re getting out, they’re just visiting a farm and just…

Minnesota National Guard Honors Healthcare Workers With Flyover

Minnesota National Guard and Air Force Reserve conducted flyovers across the state of Minnesota

May 13, 2020

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MINNESOTA – Two F-16 fighter jets were part of a statewide effort to recognize essential workers that have been doing their part to keep the state going during the stay at home order. The jets flew over local medical facilities in each community including Sanford Moorhead Clinic. Some of the other communities they targeted were Alexandria, Bemidji, Thief River Falls,…

Fargo Church Becomes Caroling Caravan For Seniors Stuck At Home

The drive-thru service only lasted a handful of minutes but what most important Pastor Dan says is making sure those watching from the windows that they care.

May 13, 2020

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FARGO , N.D. — A caravan of carolers in their cars circled up around the Edgewood Vista Senior Living Facility in Fargo. Living Waters Pastor Dan Dorfeld says the little rain isn’t going to stop this mobile congregation from belting some sound. “The weather is going to knock it down a little bit but whoever shows up I think it’s…

Death of young girl on Spirit Lake Reservation calls child protective services into question

Raven Thompson died while under the supervision of Spirit Lake Tribal Social Services

May 13, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — When friends and family remember Raven Thompson, they think of a girl who could always make them smile. “She was a beautiful little girl. She was so full of life,” said family friend Jinnifer Warren. “For her to be gone at such a young age and not have the chance to experience things within our tradition, within…

Fargo Leaders Expecting More State Help As Covid Numbers Go Up

City officals say that case numbers will continue to rise as more testing is made available.

May 13, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — Fargo leaders are expecting to get more help from the state as COVID-19 numbers continue to rise. Fargo Cass Public Health is increasing it’s contact tracing to help identify people who may have been in contact with an infected person. City officals say that case numbers will continue to rise as more testing is made available. The…

Gov. Walz allows MN retail businesses to reopen Monday with restrictions

May 13, 2020

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SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Gov. Tim Walz announces Minnesota’s stay-at-home order will expire on Sunday and retail businesses will be able to open with restrictions on Monday May 18th. The new Stay Safe MN order allows retail stores and malls to open if they have a social distancing plan and operate at 50% capacity. The Department of Employment and Economic…

30,000 Pounds of Pork Ribs Donated To Great Plains Food Bank

It completes a five-state giving spree of 150,000 pounds of pork

May 13, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota Farmers Union is helping feed hungry families with a major donation. The union and Farmers Union Enterprises donating 30,000 pounds of pork ribs to Great Plains Food Bank in Fargo. It completes a five-state giving spree of 150,000 pounds of pork to food banks in South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Montana and North Dakota. Union president…

North Fargo Shooting Victim Identified

Another person was taken to a local hospital for surgery

May 13, 2020

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — Police in Fargo release the identity of the man found shot to death in a car in north Fargo Tuesday morning. He is 39-year-old Anquine White of Fargo. They say no further information is available at this time. That leaves many questions about the case including who shot White. Two people were arrested. 21-year-old Reng Ayong of…