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Gardner picks name out of hat to break tie, chooses new city council member

The election for the second seat in the Gardner city council resulted in a tie between Carey Hanson and Patrick Nelson. Nelson's name was picked out of hat and he will be the next city council member.

GARDNER, N.D. — Patrick Nelson will take the last open city council seat in Gardner, ND. He earned the spot in a way that hasn’t ever been done in Gardner. There were three candidates on the ballot for two open city council seats. It’s not often that a small town like Gardner, with a population of around 120, sees people…

The Lights Plaza In West Fargo Has Its Soft Opening

West Fargo events say they were expecting between 500 to 700 people to attend.

WEST FARGO, N.D. – They wanted to let everyone know the plaza is open and they can come out and use the space. They also wanted to let them know of all the upcoming events that will be taking place including a number of concerts later this summer. People enjoying live music as well as some food and refreshments during…

Minnesota Counties & Towns To Share Nearly $900 Million In Relief Funding

$12 million will go to food shelves and food banks to help combat hunger

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Nearly $900 million in relief is going out to Minnesota counties and cities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. $841 million will be distributed to counties, cities, and towns to support local government coronavirus relief efforts. The money can be used to support local government services as well as grants to businesses, hospitals, and people impacted by…

Great Plains Food Bank helps those in need with Farmers to Families Food Box distribution

1,400 boxes of fresh produce were prepared for distribution

MOORHEAD, Minn. — The Great Plains Food Bank was in Moorhead to partner with USDA and their Farmers to Families Food Box Program. The program is part of the organizations’s COVID-related efforts. It brings fresh food from farms to food banks that can distribute them to those in need. People were welcome to come by the drive-through distribution at Probstfield Center…

Travel picking up despite COVID-19 spikes in some states

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Despite COVID-19 spikes in some states, a local travel agent says business has been picking up slightly with more people taking trips. Tod Ganje with Travel Incorporated in Moorhead says the main reasons people are traveling again are to see family and for business. He says more people are planning their vacation trips in advance for the…

West Fargo cancels July’s Cruise Night and August’s Night to Unite

WEST FARGO, N.D.–The City of West Fargo has decided to cancel July’s Cruise Night and August’s Night to Unite due to coronavirus concerns. Cruise Night was meant to be held on Thursday, July 16 and Night to Unite on Thursday, August 4. North Dakota’s Smart Restart guidelines recommend limiting gathering sizes to 500 or less and a typical Cruise Night…

NDSU to implement hybrid education model for fall semester

Students should regularly check their NDSU email for updates.

FARGO, N.D.–North Dakota State University was recently approved for a grant to help implement a hybrid system known as the HyFlex Education Model for fall semester. The HyFlex uses technology to allow students to take classes remotely in as “normal” a manner as possible. NDSU says it hopes the majority of students will choose to take classes in-person, but understands…

North Dakota reports 32 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths Thursday

CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 32 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths Thursday. Twelve counties report new cases including Burleigh, Cass, Grand Forks, McKenzie, Morton, Richland, Rolette, Sargent, Stark, Walsh, Ward and Williams counties. Cass County and Grand Forks County report the most new cases with seven each. The NDDoH says a previously reported case…

Three passengers injured after MAT buses collide in north Fargo

No citations were issued.

FARGO, N.D.–One person was taken to the hospital after two MAT busses collided in Fargo Wednesday evening. The collision occurred at the corner of 4th Avenue and 4th Street North shortly before 6 p.m. Fargo Police say one MAT bus was stopped at a red light and was rear-ended by a second MAT bus. According to the second driver, the…