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Former Bison Quarterback Recovering From COVID-19

April 28, 2020

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STAPLES, MN (KFGO) – Former Bison quarterback Arden Beachy has been on both sides of the coronavirus pandemic. He’s a family medicine doctor in his hometown of Staples. He recently came down with the virus. Beachy says he initially thought seasonal allergies were to blame for his symptoms. “I noticed I really couldn’t taste some of my favorite meals or…

Fargo Police Investigate Human Bones Near Trollwood Park

April 28, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – Investigators are examining bones discovered along the Red River near Trollwood Park in north Fargo. Police and the Cass County Coroner were called Monday night after passers-by discovered what appeared to be human bones. The bones were collected for examination and to attempt identification. The initial assessment by the medical examiner indicated the bones had been…

Local Grocers Not Alarmed By Food Plant Closures

A front page ad in major publications has many people around the nation panicking about a potential food shortage.

April 27, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – Our food supply chain is strained, and the coronavirus was to blame. That’s according to full page ads bought by Tyson Foods in three major publications. They state that the supply chain has been broken, and consumers would suffer because of it. But local grocers say that in our neck of the woods, consumers won’t go hungry….

MSUM advocates respond to proposed budget plan in community forum

The community forum was held by the Inter Faculty Organization

April 27, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Esraa Kadhem is a former MSUM student who studied under the teaching English as a second language major. With the university’s proposed budget cut threatening to close the program, Kadhem reveals why she thinks that would be the wrong decision during a community forum held by the school’s Inter Faculty Organization. “I started at MSUM from scratch…

Fargo, West Fargo leaders back Gov. Burgum’s decision to reopen businesses

They note that much of the power to control the virus still lies in the hands of the public

April 27, 2020

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FARGO & WEST FARGO, N.D. — Gov. Doug Burgum says the state is ready to implement Phase One of the North Dakota Smart Restart plan. “We anticipate there’ll be some rules applied to this, but we see it as hopeful to start opening up businesses, get our economy moving again,” says Fargo Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney. West Fargo Commission President…

Couple makes comfier masks using 3D printer, donate them to Sanford Health

April 27, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – A husband and wife team are doing what they can for healthcare workers with the help of Microsoft. Ryan Borstelmann of Microsoft decided to improve mask comfort after hearing complaints from his wife who works at Roger Maris Cancer Center. Using a 3D printer and some open source designs, he went to work producing mask straps that…

City Commission candidates discuss ideas to make Fargo better

April 27, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – The Great Candidate Debate gives those running in the 2020 Fargo City Commission race a chance to have their ideas for improving the city heard. To abide by physical distancing guidelines, the public was invited to stream the debate online rather than attend in person. The June election will be a vote-by-mail-only event due to the pandemic….

TNT Offers Tumble Time for Tots Virtually

The program sees nearly 800 kids a week come through the virtual Tots Tumble Time classes, a class that teaches gymnastics to preschoolers.

April 27, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – TNT Fitness is offering daily programs for kids of all ages, all virtually from the comfort and safety from your home using the Zoom application. The program sees nearly 800 kids a week come through the virtual Tots Tumble Time classes, a class that teaches gymnastics to preschoolers. TNT says that during quarantine and in the new…

Portion of Sheyenne Street under construction this week

April 27, 2020

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WEST FARGO, N.D. – West Fargo has some lane closures you’ll encounter due to road construction this week. Pavement repairs are being done on 32nd Avenue West, Christianson Drive and Beaten Drive. Watch for flaggers at especially congested areas to direct traffic. The repairs are looking to last at least until Friday. Categories: Construction & Traffic Updates, Local News, North…

Grand Forks reveals results of second mass testing event

Of the 714 individuals tested at the event, 62 were positive

April 27, 2020

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Grand Forks has revealed the results of the city’s second mass testing event. The testing took place last Thursday at the Alerus Center and was for any close contacts with LM Wind Power employees, as well as workers from J.R. Simplot. Of the 714 tests that were administered, 649 were negative, 62 were positive, and three…