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Fargo School Board defeats motion to build new middle school in South Fargo

The new school was set to be built on land located east of Davies high School that was already owned by the school district

April 14, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo School Board voted against a motion to build a new middle school in South Fargo. The motion failed with a 5-4 vote at the latest school board meeting. The new school was set to be built on land already owned by the school district located directly East of Davies high school. It was planned to help…

Eagles Elementary’s Milligan named Fargo Public School’s Teacher of the Year

Milligan is a Student Performance Strategist at Eagles Elementary School

April 14, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — Kimmy Milligan was at home with her family practicing social distancing when she heard her name being called outside by the Cass County Sheriffs Office. Thankfully she wasn’t under arrest, but she was in for a big surprise. “It is my distinct pleasure, although this is not an ideal situation, to announce you as the Fargo Public…

U.S. Chamber Answers Questions on Phase III of the CARES Act

One of the main goals of the CARES Act is to ensure workers are employed amid the pandemic.

April 14, 2020

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UNITED STATES – Phase three allocated $350 billion to help small businesses continue to pay their staff while being shut down. $240 billion has already been loaned out. With so many businesses applying for federal help many people are wondering if they can apply at banks elsewhere. “I know some banks have a long queue and you’re getting further behind….

Bodies Found After House Fire Near Hillsboro Identified

The cause of death for both is listed as pending

April 14, 2020

TJ Nelson,

HILLSBORO, N.D. — Authorities identify the bodies found after a house fire last week near Hillsboro, North Dakota. They are 35-year-old Adam Gettel and his 23-month-old daughter Anja. The cause of death for both is listed as pending. A Traill County deputy saw a house on fire on Center Street, three and a half miles east of town, around three…

North Dakota COO Outlines COVID-19 Surge Plan: If One Should Occur

Fargodome and University of Mary Fieldhouse in Bismarck are already outfitted with around 200 portable beds

April 14, 2020

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota officials are sharing the plans for a possible surge of COVID-19 patients. But they say it is unlikely the plans will have to be put into action. “Let me be clear. We do not expect that we are going to need 7,500 beds for COVID patients,” said Tammy Miller, North Dakota Chief Operating Officer. “Today…

MSUM Begins Faculty And Staff Cuts

Faculty union leaders spent the afternoon meeting with those affected by the layoffs

April 14, 2020

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Faculty and staff cuts are being made at Minnesota State University Moorhead. President Anne Blackhurst will answer questions during a Zoom news conference at 1:00 PM Wednesday. Layoffs were expected due to a $6 million budget shortfall and they started happening on Tuesday. In a release, the university says in order for MSUM to have success in…

Drive-Thru Rapid COVID-19 Testing Site At Shooting Star Casino

The site is for those living on the White Earth Reservation

April 14, 2020

TJ Nelson,

MAHNOMEN, Minn. — While the casino remains closed, Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen has opened a drive-thru triage and rapid COVID-19 testing site. The site is for those living on the White Earth Reservation. Tribal Chairman Michael Fairbanks says they are doing everything in their power to keep members safe. Those with symptoms consistent with COVID-19 for at least four…

Fargo Public Schools Announces Teacher of the Year

April 14, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–Fargo Public Schools Teacher of the Year has been awarded to Eagles Elementary Student Performance Strategist Kimmy Milligan. Superintendent Dr. Rupak Gandhi surprised Milligan with the announcement at her home. Gandhi kept a safe distance, riding in a yellow school bus to tell Milligan the news. The Eagles Elementary School staff also surprised Milligan with a Zoom meeting. Milligan…

West Fargo Police Department Rescue Man from Watered Ditch

The incident is still under investigation

April 14, 2020

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WEST FARGO, N.D.–The West Fargo Police Department rescued a man from a water filled ditch Tuesday morning after his vehicle went off the road. Police were called to the area of 21st Avenue West and 15th Street West at approximately 2:30 a.m. for reports of a vehicle in a ditch. When officers arrived they located the vehicle and pulled the…

Moorhead community gets outside to howl in solidarity

The city's residents are organizing a nightly howl at 8:00 p.m.

April 13, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead is finding a way to get out of the house and make some noise. Many members of the community are participating in “Go Outside and Howl”, a nationwide movement that is unifying people all over during this period of self isolation. On Monday, for the second night in a row, Moorhead residents stepped outside their homes…