North Dakota News

As COVID-19 Cases Rise, Leaders Look At Bed Capacity In Bismarck-Mandan

BISMARCK, N.D. — Governor Doug Burgum and other state leaders meet with the heads of Sanford and CHI hospitals in Bismarck to talk about bed capacity. COVID-19 numbers continue to rise across the state but especially in Bismarck-Mandan. They say there is an increasing number of people showing up at Sanford with a variety of needs including COVID-19. Sanford will…

Bismarck Big Boy brings food truck to Fargo

Their food truck was parked outside of Fargo Brewing Company for the day.

FARGO BREWING CO., FARGO, N.D.– The Bismarck Big Boy has brought their food truck to Fargo. The food truck was parked at the Fargo Brewing Company, where they visit regularly in the Summer. Their famous menu drew a crowd even before the opening at noon, which continued to grow throughout the day. Many who were in attendance enjoyed outdoor seating…

The F-M Community Marches Through Fargo To Seek Justice For Breonna Taylor

According to the organizers, over one hundred people attended the march.

FARGO, N.D.- The streets of Fargo were filled with protesters seeking justice for Breonna Taylor. “They could have shot me. That’s why when I look at her, I put myself in her shoes. That could’ve been me dead,” said Black Lives Matter of Fargo-Moorhead Organizer Faith Dixon. Emotions were high at Saturdays’ march as people sought justice for Breonna Taylor….

Touchmark Retirement Community hosts annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Many of those in attendance say they walk to honor loved ones who have had the disease

FARGO, N.D.– The Walk to End Alzheimer’s went virtual this year, but one community is still honoring it in a meaningful way. When the Alzheimer’s Association walk was moved online this year, the Touchmark Retirement Community decided they were going to find a way to still honor the cause.  Along with residents and staff, several members of the Fargo-Moorhead community…

Fargo North Plants Tree In Honor Of Teacher Who Passed Away In April

Rod Capistran died after suffering a heart attack while teaching a virtual class.

FARGO, N.D.- Fargo North High School students and faculty remember a teacher who died in April by planting a tree in his honor. Rod Capistran died after suffering a heart attack while teaching a virtual class. The family donated a tree to the school so it could be planted outside his classroom. Mr. Capistran was described as a kind man…

VA Healthcare Center opens new Resource and Referral Center in Fargo

FARGO, N.D– The VA Health Care System hosts a grand opening for its new Community Resource and Referral Center. It was created to provide resources to veterans who are at risk of becoming homeless and those who are already homeless. The facility has resources like a primary care clinic, food pantry, kitchen and computer lab. The opening ceremony was attended…

Mapleton Kindergarten students send message to nurses

Mapleton Kindergartners reach out to nurses in their community with a message of thanks

MAPLETON, N.D — Kindergarten students in Mapleton are making connections between the letters of the alphabet and nurses in their community. Teacher Kayla Dornfeld is using a program called Kindergarten Bootcamp to teach her students the alphabet. The letter of the day is N, which lead her students to talk about nurses and how they’re helping the community. The class…

North Dakota Interim State Health Officer resigns

NORTH DAKOTA – Interim State Health Officer Dr. Paul Mariani has resigned. He is the second person in the position to step down. Dr. Mariani was appointed after Dr. Andrew Stahl resigned last month. Dr. Stahl got the position after State Health Officer Mylynn Tufte resigned in May. “While Dr. Mariani’s tenure was short, we are grateful for his service…

Election Day voting in Grand Forks Co. will only be held at Alerus Center

GRAND FORKS COUNTY, N.D. – There will only be one polling place on Election Day in Grand Forks County. County Auditor Debbie Nelson says the county has moved to vote by mail and ballots can only be cast at the Alerus Center on November third. The decision was made because of the coronavirus pandemic. People can also take part in…