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Local Company Organizes Billboard Hunt For The F-M Community

Participants had to print out the map on the company's Facebook page and go to all numbered locations.

April 11, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.- In the midst of event cancellations due to COVID-19, IDigital Advertising wanted to do something for families in the F-M area “We wanted people to have fun. Enjoy that, so we thought it would be a great way come into the community, drive around, be with their loved ones, their close immediate family and hopefully once things do…

Minnesota Reports 7 Additional COVID-19 Deaths

April 11, 2020

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ST.PAUL, MN- The confirmed death total in Minnesota rises to 64 with 7 more deaths reported. All deaths were patients in their 80s and 90s. Since Wednesday the number has increased by 64 percent. Total case numbers rise to 1,427 with an additional 91 positive test. Recovery numbers continue to rise with 61 reported recoveries making a new total of…

Minnesota makes Coronavirus models public

April 10, 2020

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SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reveal Coronavirus modeling projections. 22,000 people are predicted to die despite social distancing measures. The scenario closely reflecting Governor Tim Walz’s extended stay-home order suggests a July 13th hospitalization peak requiring 3,700 ICU beds. It also projects six thousand deaths in a best case scenario to 36,000 in a worst case. A University…

I-29 between Manvel & Grafton closed due to flooding

April 10, 2020

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NORTH DAKOTA – Part of Interstate 29 in the northern valley is closed because of flooding. Lanes in both direction from the Manvel to Grafton exits are inaccessible. You’re asked to use Highway 81 north to Grafton and turn east on state Highway 17 to get to I-29. Minnesota Congressman Collin Peterson put pictures of rising waters in his district,…

Minnesota Modeling Predicts 22,000 Deaths, July 13 Hospitalization Peak

The mortality projections ranges from 6,000 in a best-case scenario to 36,000 in a worst case.

April 10, 2020

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ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) –Minnesota public health officials revealed some details Friday about their modeling projections for the coronavirus pandemic here, predicting that 22,000 Minnesotans would die despite social distancing measures that have been put in place. The modeling, which has been kept under wraps until now, was revealed to reporters and legislative leaders in separate briefings after journalists had requested for weeks…

Addie’s Royal Cupcake Stand To Hold Cupcake Deliveries

Delivery availability is limited.

April 10, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn.–Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo residents will soon be able to enjoy a sweet treat while being secluded due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Addie’s Royal Cupcake Stand will be delivering Vanilla and Oreo cupcakes to the Fargo metro on April 20. Addie and her team of princesses will follow social distancing guidelines by wearing masks and keeping a safe…

Fargo Company Launches Billboard Egg Hunt

April 10, 2020

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FARGO, ND — iDIGITAL Advertising, a local Fargo company is putting a new spin on the Easter egg hunt. It’s encouraging neighbors to support local businesses that are being negatively impacted by COVID-19 while getting out of the house all while safely social distancing. On Saturday, April 11th, and Sunday, April 12th from 12:00PM – 5:00PM each day, iDIGITAL encourages…

Red River Continues To Rise In Grand Forks & East Grand Forks

Crews are installing the floodwalls at Lincoln Drive Park and Elks Drive

April 9, 2020

TJ Nelson,

Courtesy: Northern Plains UAS Test SiteGRAND FORKS, N.D. — Northern Plains UAS Test Site is giving us a look at how high the water is in Grand Forks and East Grand Forks. This is a drone shot of the Sorlie Bridge which has been closed to traffic. You can see chunks of ice jammed along the north pedestrian bridge over…

Gov. Walz discourages North Dakotans to travel to Minnesota lake cabins

April 9, 2020

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SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Governor Tim Walz disagrees with Governor Doug Burgum’s office saying it’s ok for North Dakotans to go to their lake cabins in Minnesota. Walz says it’s not wise for anyone to be traveling right now. He adds he wouldn’t ask Minnesotans to travel to North Dakota or elsewhere. Walz says since there’s no federal stay at…

Sabin-Elmwood Fire Department celebrates birthdays during social isolation

The department formed a parade of trucks to stop by the homes of kids on their birthdays

April 9, 2020

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SABIN, Minn. — Normally, the sound of fire truck sirens are heard in the case of an emergency, but this week, the Sabin-Elwood Fire Department found a way to use that noise for something more positive. “With kids not being able to have birthday parties and fun stuff like that, we figured we could take our fire trucks out and…