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F-M Community Walks To Raise Awareness About Crohn’s & Colitis

Marcus Stephenson was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease in 2013 at the age of 7

September 19, 2020

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FARGO, N.D- The Fargo-Moorhead community walks from Sanford Broadway Medical Center to Hotel Donaldson as part of the Crohn’s and Colitis foundation’s fundraiser to raise awareness about the illnesses. Marcus Stephenson has always been an athletic kid. Suddenly, he started getting symptoms that were not normal for his age. “It started when I was playing baseball. Like t-ball, I would…

The Arts Partnership brings chalk art to Red River Zoo visitors

September 19, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.– The Arts Partnership hosted its annual ChalkFest at the Red River zoo. Visitors at the zoo were greeted by local artists and their sidewalk drawings. The zoo also hosted several musicians as part of their collaboration with The Arts Partnership. The zoo says they host this event to encourage the community to support local art and local conservation….

Family-owned pumpkin patch Lil’ Bitz opens for the season

September 19, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — Lil’ Bitz Pumpkin Patch is now open for the season. There are over 25 things for visitors to do, including hay rides, walking through the corn maze, and picking their own pumpkins. The activities offered are designed to be enjoyed by all age groups with something for everyone. The pumpkin patch will be open on the weekends,…

Fargo Park Disctrict Kicks Off Fall In Fargo “Express” Style Due To COVID-19

Visitors are strongly encouraged to wear a face mask and social distance

September 19, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — The Fall in Fargo event looks different from other years, but families at Rheault Farm can still stroll through the pumpkin patch, as well as purchase one to take home. Visitors are strongly encouraged to wear a face mask and social distance. Guests can take pictures with fall themed backgrounds and stop by a booth where they…

Moorhead party ends with gunshot, police search for shooting suspect

MOORHEAD POLICE ASK FOR PUBLIC'S HELP IN SOLVING A SHOOTING

September 19, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead Police officers were sent to a “loud party” on the 1200 block of 5th Street at around 1 a.m. Saturday. As they responded to the call, there was a report of a shooting at the same location. Officers say they saw people running from the scene as they arrived. They say a 19-year-old man from Nebraska…

I-94 westbound lanes remain closed after semi hits overpass

September 19, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — The North Dakota Highway Patrol says a semi hauling an excavator struck the overpass at mile marker 342 on I-94 Westbound Friday evening. Both westbound lanes are closed and officials say they will remain closed for the foreseeable future. They urge drivers to use caution if traveling through the area one mile west of Main Avenue….

Cass County Highway Department Seeks Input About Change In Speed Limit

You can vote on the potential increase on the Cass County government website linked below

September 18, 2020

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CASS COUNTY, N.D. — The new speed limit would increase from 55 to 65 miles per hour and would affect paved county highways. A total of 134 miles of highway meet the safety requirements for the potential increase. The Highway Department says the reason for the change is due to requests of rural residents who regularly use these roads. “Our…

Farmer Reacts To Soybean Prices Hitting Two-Year High

Soybean prices have risen more than 16% since the start of August, according to the Wall Street Journal

September 18, 2020

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NORTH DAKOTA.- Soybean prices continue to hit all time highs despite pandemic and other factors. Chris Brossart from Wolford, North Dakota is getting ready to harvest soybeans. “Next week we should have roughly 1,000 acres that should be ready to harvest.” Brossart is a farmer and the Vice Chairman at the North Dakota Soybean Council. He says the industry has…

Moorhead Area Public Schools Transitions High School Students To Distance Learning

The move is in response to the increase of COVID-19 cases among that age group

September 18, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn- Moorhead High School will transition to distance learning on September 28. Pre-K through 8th grade will continue with the hybrid model. High School students will have an offsite learning day on September 23 to prepare for how distance learning will work. They will learn from home for two weeks. The students are tentatively scheduled to be back in…

North Dakota reports 508 new COVID-19 cases Friday

Cass County accounts for 4,533 of the total positive cases and 77 of the total deaths.

September 18, 2020

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CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 508 new COVID-19 cases and two new deaths on Friday. The COVID-19 cases mark a new single day high for the state. Thirty-eight counties report new cases. Burleigh County reports the most new cases with 84 and Cass County the second most with 77. A man and woman in their 90s…