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Alerus extends Alerus Center sponsorship by 10 years

Alerus is continuing their sponsorship agreement with Alerus Center in 2 million dollar agreement

September 23, 2020

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GRAND FORKS, N.D.- For almost 20 years, the Alerus Center has been partnering with Alerus to bring entertainment to the Grand Forks area. Alerus is not ready to give up their sponsorship spot just yet. Alerus, Alerus Center and the venue’s management company Spectra announcing a two million dollar, ten year extension to the naming rights. The operators say they…

Slumberland Furniture employee goes the extra mile to keep customer safe

Brianna Normand called paramedics to the home of a customer after a phone call indicated the woman was having a stroke.

September 23, 2020

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — September 14th was just another day on the job for Brianna Normand as a sales associate at Slumberland Furniture in West Fargo. That is until a phone call with a customer looking to buy a recliner for her husband sounded anything but normal. “It sounded like she was flustered at first,” remembered Normand. “She had hung…

Libertarian vice presidential candidate Spike Cohen visits Fargo

Cohen made a stop at Lindenwood Park promoting his running mate, Jo Jorgenson.

September 23, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – The vice presidential nominee for the Libertarian Party was in Fargo for a rally tour promoting his running mate, Dr. Jo Jorgenson. Spike Cohen made a stop at Lindenwood Park as part of a three week bus tour. He spoke with the community about the issues they are facing. The Libertarian Party platform advocates for free-market healthcare,…

Fargo man hits man trying to get into his home with end of shotgun

September 23, 2020

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. – Two homeowners woke up to a burglar attempting to break into their house overnight and one of them decided to take action and defend their property. Around 2:30 Wednesday morning, Kevin and CJ were startled awake by two loud bangs and the sound of shattering glass. “I was terrified. When your husband yells ‘Hide!’ at you and…

379 Voters from 57 Counties Already Cast North Dakota Ballots

September 23, 2020

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. — Votes for races in the general election in November are already coming in in North Dakota. Last Friday, ballots were made available to military and overseas voters. Secretary of State Al Jaeger says as of Wednesday morning, 379 voters in 57 countries had already cast their ballot. Jaeger says they were able to exercise their voting rights…

ND’s new Covid-19 plans include re-prioritizing nurses & a new test

High-speed testing and new developments to better care for health-care workers and those in long-term facilities

September 23, 2020

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NORTH DAKOTA – With case numbers still on the rise, Governor Doug Burgum is moving 12 counties into a higher risk level and lowering three others. He says the state is coming up with new ways of handling COVID-19. Burgum’s plans for nurses and high-speed testing are some of the ways he’s hoping the state can better control the corona…

All close contacts required to quarantine for 14 days following amended order

September 23, 2020

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BISMARCK, N.D.–Anyone identified as a close contact to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 will now be required to quarantine for 14 days. Interim State Health Officer Dr. Paul Mariani amended the quarantine order on Wednesday. Previously, the order only required household contacts to quarantine. Mariani said, “Whenever possible, all close contacts of individuals infected with COVID-19 should stay…

North Dakota reports 475 new COVID-19 cases and seven new deaths Wednesday

Cass County accounts for 4,849 of the total positive cases and 77 of the total deaths.

September 23, 2020

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CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 475 new COVID-19 cases and seven new deaths on Wednesday. Forty-two counties report new cases. Cass County reports the most new cases with 82 and Burleigh County the second most with 79. Two men and five woman from several counties died. All seven people had underlying health conditions. North Dakota’s COVID-19…

Salvation Army Fargo to begin holiday fundraising early to “rescue Christmas”

The Salvation Army has created several ways for people to donate safely.

September 23, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–The Salvation Army is starting its holiday fundraising campaign early in order to help those affected most by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Salvation Army Fargo, circumstances surrounding the pandemic could cause a 50 percent decrease in red kettle donations, but almost three times as many people will need the Salvation Army’s help by the end of the…

Burglary suspect caught after homeowner knocks him down with butt of a gun

September 23, 2020

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. – A Fargo man was arrested after an attempted burglary overnight. Fargo Police Sgt. Travis Moser tells KFGO News a resident reported a burglary in progress About 2:30 a.m Wednesday at a home in the 1400 block of 6th Street South. The caller said a window was broken and someone was trying to get into the house and…