North Dakota News

Gov. Burgum Considers Raising COVID-19 Risk Level In Cass & Other Counties

North Dakota has applied to participate in the Lost Wages Assistance program

BISMARCK, N.D. — Some counties in North Dakota could see their COVID-19 risk level go from “Low” to “Moderate” as cases continue to rise. That would mean the entire state is no longer under the same level. Gov. Doug Burgum says he is looking at making the change in Cass, Grand Forks, Burleigh-Morton, Ward and Stark, the counties with higher…

Fargo Film Festival goes virtual

The festival takes place from August 26th-30th. All films can be screened online.

FARGO, N.D. — The 20th annual Fargo Film Festival has gone virtual. It will take place from August 26th until August 30th. You can buy an all movie pass for $80 that will give you access to the 44 short and three feature films in the lineup. You can also purchase a $15 session pass. Sessions are either a block…

Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Office seeks information on missing woman

Erin Peterka was last seen leaving a residence in Arvilla on July 31.

ARVILLA, N.D.–The Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help locating a missing woman. According to authorities, 35-year-old Erin Peterka was last seen leaving a residence in Arvilla at approximately 2 a.m. on July 31. Erin is white, approximately 5’5″, 110 pounds with short blonde/light brown hair. She was last seen wearing a black zip-up style sweatshirt,…

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Burgum to hold COVID-19 press briefing

BISMARCK, N.D.–Gov. Doug Burgum is holding a press briefing to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic in North Dakota. Burgum will be joined by North Dakota Commerce Commissioner Michelle Kommer. North Dakota’s COVID-19 numbers: 10,467 positive cases, 53 current hospitalizations, 8,545 people recovered and 138 deaths. Categories: Coronavirus, Coronavirus-ND, North Dakota News Tags: COVID-19, GOV. DOUG BURGUM

North Dakota reports 238 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday

Cass County accounts for 3,322 of the total positive cases and 76 of the total deaths.

CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 238 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths Wednesday. Thirty-four counties report new cases. Burleigh County reports the most new cases with 64 and Cass County the second most with 29. North Dakota’s COVID-19 numbers: 10,467 positive cases, 53 current hospitalizations, 8,545 people recovered and 138 deaths. Cass County accounts for…

Suspect in Grafton Police shooting now faces federal drug charges

GRAFTON, N.D.–The suspect involved in the alleged attempted murder of Grafton Police Officer Lucas Campoverde is now facing federal charges for selling drugs. The North Dakota U.S. Attorney held a press conference Wednesday morning to announce the charges against 37-year-old Ruben Cruz. Cruz reportedly sold drugs in South Dakota prior to the shooting in Grafton. Officials have charged Cruz on…

South Dakota-based Sanford Health plans Grand Forks clinic

It is slated for opening in spring 2021.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Sanford Health is opening a new clinic in Grand Forks. The organization said Tuesday it plans to builds a 22,000 square-foot facility in the south part of Grand Forks that will have space for 15 primary care and specialty care providers. It is slated for opening in spring 2021. Sanford has operated clinics in East…

Rep. Armstrong says Democrats should have been concerned with USPS last year

WASHINGTON – Congressman Kelly Armstrong of North Dakota doesn’t agree with why some of his Democratic colleagues are concerned with post office issues now. The Republican is on the House Oversight Committee. The last time the panel had a hearing on financial issues with the post office was April 2019. The House passed a bill to remove requirements signed into…

AAA hands out yard signs to remind people to keep safe on the roads

FARGO, N.D. – AAA is doing its part to promote road safety as kids head back to school. They say with schools reopening and schedules being a bit more unpredictable amidst the pandemic drivers have to stay more alert in residential areas. AAA is giving out free “Slow Down, Watch for Children” yard signs. They serve as a reminder that…