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Fargo School Board to Consider Woodrow Wilson, Agassiz Name Change

Wilson and Agassiz are being removed from some buildings for racist policies across the country

July 8, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — Fargo School Board is considering changes to the names of Woodrow Wilson High School and the Agassiz school building. President Robin Nelson says the topic is gaining steam. Wilson and Agassiz are being removed from some buildings for racist policies. Nelson says they will address the change at the governance committee and decide if it should be…

North Dakota nears 4,000 COVID-19 cases Wednesday

July 8, 2020

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CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 73 new COVID-19 cases and one death on Wednesday. Eighteen counties report new cases including Benson, Burleigh, Cass, Foster, Grand Forks, Logan, McHenry, McIntosh, McKenzie, Morton, Nelson, Pembina, Pierce, Ramsey, Sheridan, Sioux, Walsh and Williams Counties. Burleigh County reports the most new cases with 20 and Cass County the second most…

UPDATE: Body of drowning victim recovered in Alexandria

Witnesses say they could see splashing briefly before losing sight.

July 8, 2020

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UPDATE: The Douglas County Dive Rescue Team recovered the body of 30-year-old Javier Miguel Castro of Alexandria at approximately 10 a.m. on Sunday, July 5. DOUGLAS COUNTY, Minn. — The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the victim of a possible drowning. Authorites got the call late Friday night of a possible drowning on the north end…

Storm causes significant damage to airport and surrounding buildings in Fergus Falls

Debris is scattered for nearly half a mile.

July 8, 2020

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FERGUS FALLS, Minn.–The Fergus Falls Municipal Airport sustained significant damage due to wind gusts reaching 83 mph. KVRR reports two hangars near the airport are damaged and debris is scattered for nearly half a mile. Bellets Welding & Manufacturing also sustained significant damage. Additionally, trees have been uprooted and split in half near the Otter Tail River. Ottertail County was…

Blake Shelton with special guests to perform at Encore Drive-In Nights at Red River Valley Fair

The concert is from 4:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

July 8, 2020

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WEST FARGO, N.D.–The Red River Valley Fair will be hosting another Encore Drive-In concert featuring Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani and Trace Adkins on July 25. The concert will be similar to the Drive-in concert featuring Garth Brooks. Concert goers will be asked to remain in their vehicles. No more than six people will be allowed in each vehicle, and RVs…

Wurst Bier Hall And Rustica Reopen To Customers For Dine-In

Groups larger than 6 will be split up between two tables and Bar rail seating is unavailable.

July 8, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — A pair of popular restaurants are reopening their doors for customer to come sit down. Both Wurst Bier Hall in Downtown Fargo and Rustica Eatery Tavern in Moorhead after being closed for months. At Rustica the Patio, Eatery & Tavern are available for reservations. Groups larger than 6 will be split up between two tables and Bar…

Grill fire spreads to house in Polk County

July 8, 2020

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MENTOR, Minn.–A house in rural Mentor caught fire on Tuesday. The homeowners told authorities the fire originated from a propane grill next to the house. The residents were able to put the fire out before the Mentor Fire Department arrived. Firefighters conducted addition checks to ensure the fire was completely extinguished. No one was injured during the incident. Categories: Local…

Downed power line in Polk County result of hit-and-run

Wild Rice Electric arrived at the scene and tended to the power line.

July 8, 2020

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POLK COUNTY, Minn.–The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a hit-and-run that downed a power line on Tuesday. The power line was lying across the road at the intersection of County Road 10 and 160th Avenue SE. Upon initial investigation of the downed power line, officers determined a vehicle struck the power pole and then left the area after the…

American Red Cross Offering Free Antibody Testing

July 7, 2020

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American Red Cross is now offering a free service for everyone who donates blood. They will be testing the blood of everyone who donates for Covid-19 antibodies. There is an urgent need for blood with only about a weeks worth of it available. While the antibody testing is free to donors, there is a cost for the Red Cross which…

Clay County Health Department Debunking False Anti-Mask Information

Health experts say false information on social media is leading people to believe that masks don't work.

July 7, 2020

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CLAY COUNTY, Minn. — As businesses continue to reopen, Clay County Health Department is reminding people you still need to wear masks and social distance. Health experts say false information on social media is leading people to believe that masks don’t work. They say masks are safe to wear, they do not cause breathing problems for those without a pre-exisitng…