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OneFargo celebration shares an open dialogue on race

FARGO, N.D. – The two plus hour One Fargo event brought several hundred people to Island Park. Those who attended followed the organizers request and left the protest at home. The event started with some local musicians singing some tunes for the crowd. It was followed by some words from the organizers asking those who brought flowers to give them…

Fargo musician writes song about black voices needing to be heard

Cedric Calhoun, or Hygh-C, wrote his song "Starts With You" to get people to better understand living as a black person in this country

FARGO, N.D. – OneFargo was an entirely peaceful event, but is certainly wasn’t a quiet one. All of Island Park could hear the voices of black leaders in the Fargo-Moorhead community who have been working so hard to get their message heard. It’s a message of unity; a call for to the area to become more inclusive. Cedric Calhoun was…

Gov. Doug Burgum allows outdoor visitations at long-term care facilities

Bismarck, N.D. — Gov. Doug Burgum is modifying visitation restrictions for long-term care facilities in North Dakota. He says facilities will now allow outdoor visits between families and their loved ones. Each facility must provide all residents and guests clean face masks as well as appropriate and safe spaces for social distancing. The visits will be allowed by appointment only….

WATCH LIVE: Governor Walz update on COVID-19

Gov. Walz is announcing the next phase of the COVID-19 reopening which will likely include dropping restrictions to gyms and indoor dining. More information: https://bit.ly/30c1fTBLive stream: https://www.fox9.com/live Posted by Fox 9 on Friday, June 5, 2020   ST. PAUL, MN — Today, Friday, June 5, 2020, Governor Tim Walz will announce next steps in the state’s response to COVID-19. Governor…

Update: Police say suspicious device found in downtown Fargo was not related to George Floyd event

FARGO (KFGO) – Fargo police have determined that a propane tank found downtown near a natural gas line was not connected to suspicious activity associated with the George Floyd rally. A property manager discovered the tank Friday morning in an alley near NP Avenue.  The tank was removed by police.  It was locked to the gas line with a bicycle…

OneFargo Event is underway, crowd is listening to speakers

Large crowd has come out to Island Park for the OneFargo celebration. The group will NOT be protesting. They will be remembering George Floyd and engaging in discussion about what can be done to create change in the F-M community. pic.twitter.com/1mcXfr0UXF — Kathryn Gallo (@kathryntgallo) June 5, 2020 FARGO, ND — A large crowd has come out to Island Park…

JCPenney Closing 4 stores in Minnesota, ND stores will remain open

PLANO, TX — J.C. Penney Company announced it will close 154 stores. Four of them are in Minnesota, the Willmar store and three in the Twin Cities. No North Dakota stores are on the list to close. The closings are part of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection filed earlier this month. This week JCPenney reopened 500 stores since government officials…

Cass County Courthouse and Annex will close at NOON

CASS COUNTY, N.D. – The Cass County Courthouse and Annex will close at NOON. As Cass County officials plan and prepare for the One Fargo Celebration event this afternoon, all indications continue to show that it will be a positive, empowering, community-minded event. However, if something unexpected happens it will be much easier for appropriate law enforcement and emergency personnel…

Five additional COVID-19 deaths in North Dakota

BISMARCK, ND — North Dakota Department of Health reported 5 additional deaths due to coronovirus. That means 71 people have died from COVID-19 since records have been kept. There were also 40 additional positive cases reported. North Dakota now has 2,745 positive cases reported. INDIVIDUALS WHO DIED WITH COVID-19 Man in his 90s from Cass County with underlying health conditions….