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“Stuff The Truck” Event Aims To Help Those In Need In The F-M Area

The New Life Center partnered with the Life 97.9, Luther Family Ford, and FM realtors.

FARGO, N.D.- Although spring cleaning is well behind us, it’s never too late to get rid of items you no longer use. Especially if those items will help others in the community. “It’s important to be continuously investing in our community, whether it’s good times or bad and honestly the less we focus on yourself, I think the easier it…

Grand Forks COVID-19 testing event on September 8th open to the public

Testing will take place at UND’s High Performance Center

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Grand Forks Public Health will host a COVID-19 walk-up testing event Tuesday, September 8th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Testing will be open to the general public and will take place at UND’s High Performance Center at 2419 2nd Avenue North. Ages 5 and older are welcome to participate, even if you do not have…

U.S Bank Brings Its “Good Truck” To Essentia Health To Give Back To Healthcare Workers

Through this event the company also wanted to support local businesses.

FARGO, N.D.- The company surprised healthcare workers with sweet treats from shops like Scoop N Dough and Red River Coffee. U.S Bank says healthcare workers and small businesses have been greatly impacted by the pandemic. The company has been traveling the country while hosting events to give back to the community. “The pandemic has really taken a toll on our…

North Dakota reports 343 new COVID-19 cases Friday

Cass County accounts for 3,734 of the total positive cases and 76 of the total deaths.

CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 343 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths on Friday. Twenty-nine counties report new cases. Cass County reports the most new cases with 78 and Grand Forks County the second most with 68. North Dakota’s COVID-19 numbers: 12,973 positive cases, 67 current hospitalizations, 10,310 people recovered and 150 deaths. Cass County…

LIVE: Teaching During a Pandemic

The first lesson? Keep your masks on.

It’s been a couple of days since the region’s biggest school district sent student back into the classrooms for in-person learning. And some teachers are saying their students are proving to be a quick study when it comes to learning the rules of social distancing. Educator Trish Miller teaches at Fargo South High School. She says it’s been good to…

Eight ND counties upgraded to moderate risk level for Covid-19

BISMARCK, N.D. – As the COVID-19 positivity rate continues to rise in North Dakota, Governor Doug Burgum is making some changes, and requests. North Dakota now ranks first in the country in the number of new COVID-19 cases per capita in the last two weeks. “Our active cases and positvity rate have gone up even higher. These increases in actives…

North Dakota First Lady Joins First Lady In Supporting Workers In Recovery

Roundtable Event Held At The White House

THE WHITE HOUSE — “And that’s why I also want to give a shout-out to First Lady Burgum from North Dakota who has been very public with her story. That’s how you bust stigma.” High praise for North Dakota’s First Lady Kathryn Burgum at The White House from the U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams. Burgum taking part in a…

Construction on Main Avenue Makeover expected to be completed by the end of the week

This years phase of the Main Avenue Makeover has improved the corridor between University Drive and Broadway.

FARGO, N.D. — This year’s phase of the Main Avenue makeover is nearly complete in downtown Fargo. The project manager says the corridor of Main Avenue between University Drive and Broadway will be open to traffic by the end of this week. Construction is nearly finished. Crews are using the next couple of days to finish up landscaping and electrical…

Salvation Army of Fargo Coats for Kids & Families drive kicks off next week

Most needed items include children sizes 6 -12 coats, snow pants, boots and gloves.

Fargo, ND. – The Salvation Army of Fargo is gearing up for the annual Coats for Kids & Families Coat Drive is kicking off on Tuesday, September 8th at all local Hornbacher’s locations in the Fargo-Moorhead community. The Salvation Army is looking to collect new and gently used coats for children, families and individuals throughout the area. Last year, almost…