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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…

Fargo School Board approves 2020-21 final budget

The board approved levying 154.38 mills.

September 22, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo School Board approved the 2020-2021 budget at the school board meeting. The approval of the bill was needed after making adjustments from the proposed budget in July. The changes were made as a result of staffing finalization, virtual academy costs and a higher utility bill to address COVID-19 related concerns. The board approved levying 154.38…

Libertarian Vice Presidential nominee Spike Cohen to visit Fargo

September 22, 2020

Site Staff,

Courtesy: Spike Cohen/FacebookFARGO, N.D. – Jeremy “Spike” Cohen will be in Fargo on Wednesday for a Bus Tour 2.0 event. The Libertarian is campaigning to become Jo Jorgenson’s Vice President. Cohen will speak on “things that are important in your life” including education, health care and taxes according to the event’s Facebook page. The 38-year-old owned a web design business,…

12 West Fargo Students, Staff Out with Positive COVID-19 Tests

West Fargo Public Schools releases 'Weekly Risk Level Status Check'

September 22, 2020

Alison Voorhees,

WEST FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo Public Schools is doing weekly risk level status checks. As of Monday morning, 12 students and staff are out with a positive COVID test. There are 144 students and staff in a COVID-Related Quarantine. Also, 74 students and staff are showing COVID-Related Symptoms. According to the post on Facebook, WFPS says there are no…

Cass County COVID-19 Cases Rising Among 15-29 Year Old Age Group

September 22, 2020

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Cass Public Health Director Desi Fleming says COVID-19 cases are once again increasing “significantly” in Fargo and Cass County after a slowdown over the summer. She says the highest age group now for infectious rates are the 15-29 year olds. Fleming says research has found healthy, young adults that have had mild to no virus symptoms…