CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 394 new COVID-19 cases and five new deaths on Thursday. Thirty-eight counties report new cases. Burleigh County reports the most new cases with 74 and Stark County the second most with 64. Four people from Burleigh County and one person from Ward County died. All five people had underlying health conditions….
During the pandemic, bright spots have seemed few and far between. But this weekend, there’s a bright and colorful festival going on right here in the metro perfect for you and the whole family. It’s Chalkfest 2020 — and it’s great to hear about a gathering whose cancellation hasn’t had to be chalked up to Covid-19. There are some changes…
Courtesy: UNDGRAND FORKS, N.D. — COVID-19 detect-and-disinfect technology is being developed and tested right here in North Dakota. SafetySpect, a California-based company, is bringing its virus-fighting solution to multiple UND labs for testing. The UV light scanner/disinfection systems could decontaminate an entire surface by zapping it with a handheld ultraviolet light. The hope is to have dozens of prototype systems…
SALEM, OR — We are getting an update on the firefighting crews from North Dakota and Minnesota who are just arriving on the West coast to help fight wildfires. The North Dakota Firefighting Task Force is near Selma, Oregon and assigned to the Slater-Devils-Fox fire on the Oregon-California border. It is only about 10 percent contained and has already burned…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A nonpartisan report from the US Government Accountability Office reveals that Southern states have been receiving more in payouts from the USDA Market Facilitation Program than other regions. Farmers in states like Minnesota and North Dakota received on average between $29,000 and $36,000 in payouts from the program. In states like Georgia and Arizona, those payouts ranged…
FARGO, N.D. — At the Big Iron Farm Show today, farmers from all over the valley came to talk about what farming this year has in store for them. The farm show is putting safety measures in place such as: hand sanitizer stations, hand washing stations, exhibitor booths spaced further apart, and the food court will be re-located to different…
HORACE, N.D. — The City of Horace is bringing some more variety to their lunch options in the community. Each Wednesday the Horace Lutheran Church hosts a food truck lunch in their parking lot. Vendors such as Soul Taco, Texas Best Express, and Crepe Paradise have participated in the event. The event runs from 11 am until 2 pm. Horace…
CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 269 new COVID-19 cases and five new deaths on Wednesday. Thirty-five counties report new cases. Cass County reports the most new cases with 80 and Williams County the second most with 49. Two people from Burleigh County, two people from Eddy County and one person from McLean County died. All five…
WEST FARGO, N.D. — The picture painted by North Dakota and Minnesota’s Ag Commissioners at the Big Iron Farm Show for the remainder of 2020 and the future of 2021 is not a pretty one. “When you see almost a couple of thousand dairy farms go out of business, it’s a big deal,” said North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring….
FARGO, N.D. — If you need a few laughs in these crazy times you’ll want to get tickets to see Chad Daniels. The Fergus Falls born comic who has appeared on “The Tonight Show”, “Conan” and other national shows will be appearing at Sanctuary Events Center. Daniels is considered one of the most listened to comedians of all time. He…
