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Fargo Police warn of Fentanyl laced pills connected to several overdoses

The pills are connected to several overdosed throughout North Dakota.

July 29, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–The Fargo Police Department is warning the community about counterfeit pills that have been laced with Fentanyl. The pills are connected to several overdosed throughout North Dakota. Police say the pills resemble 30mg Oxycodone. They have a greet tint and usually are printed with an “M” on one side and a “30” on the other side. Anyone who illegally…

Emergency Rent Bridge continues helping North Dakota residents pay rent during pandemic

Since May, the program has supported over 300 renters in 15 counties.

July 29, 2020

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BISMARCK, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health is reminding residents that the Emergency Rent Bridge can provide assistance to those struggling to pay rent during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many North Dakotans have been receiving temporary federal unemployment payments which are scheduled to end this week. Without the extra payments. North Dakotans may once again find it difficult to pay their…

North Dakota reports 89 new COVID-19 cases and two new deaths Wednesday

Cass County accounts for 2,850 of the total positive cases and 76 of the total deaths.

July 29, 2020

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CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 89 new COVID-19 cases and two new deaths on Wednesday. Twenty-one counties report new cases. Burleigh County reports the most new cases with 27 and Cass County the second most with 10. An 80-year-old woman from Cass County and an 80-year-old man from Burleigh County died. The woman reportedly had underlying…

Dorothy Day Mosaic one step closer to installation

Organizers are planning to have the mosaic installed at the Dorothy Day Food Pantry sometime in August.

July 28, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – Volunteers from St. Mark’s Lutheran Church and the Arts Partnership come together to finish the grouting work on the Dorothy Day Mosaic. Volunteers wore masks and practiced strict social distancing. Most of the work is finished, and this is one of the final efforts needed before its completed. The mosaic includes more than 10,000 pieces. “There are…

West Fargo man stand in support of Fargo Police

July 28, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – A West Fargo man is continuing to show his support for Fargo Police and Chief David Todd. Nick Barth began showing up outside the department four years ago, shortly after the shooting death of Officer Jason Moszer. He tries to show up once a week, rain or shine, to show his support for the department. Plenty of cars…

COVID-19 Task Force Added But No Rollback of Reopening In North Dakota

July 28, 2020

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota leaders are looking at Cass County as an example of how a COVID-19 Task Force can help turn rising case numbers around. Gov. Doug Burgum announcing a task force, similar to one in Cass, will be set up for Burleigh and Morton Counties where cases are skyrocketing. “I saw some videos of bars at 1…

Airman charged, accused of buying gun used in GFAFB murder-suicide

July 28, 2020

Site Staff,

Daesha Heard GRAND FORKS, N.D. – A Grand Forks Air Force Base airman is accused of buying a handgun court documents say was used in a murder-suicide at the base. Airman First Class Daesha Heard faces federal unlawful purchase of a firearm and false statement charges. ATF Special Agent Nicholas Bradt says agents interviewed Heard the day the shooting happened,…

Gov. Burgum holds a COVID-19 press briefing

July 28, 2020

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BISMARCK, N.D.–Gov. Doug Burgum is holding a press briefing to provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic. Burgum will be joined by North Dakota Commerce Commissioner Michelle Kommer to discuss the Economic Resiliency Grant program. You can watch the press briefing here. North Dakota’s COVID-19 numbers: 6,141 positive cases, 35 current hospitalizations, 4,957 people recovered and 100 deaths. Categories: Coronavirus,…

Healthy 20-year-old marks 100 COVID-19 deaths in North Dakota

July 28, 2020

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CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 157 new COVID-19 cases and one new death on Tuesday. Thirty counties report new cases. Burleigh County reports the most new cases with 51 and Cass County the second most with 26. A 20-year-old woman from McKenzie County with no underlying health conditions died. The NDDoH says a previously reported case…

LIVE: Food Justice

Get the dish on seeking on social justice in a new way.

July 28, 2020

Emily Welker,

We’ve been talking a lot about social justice in the news, ever since the world was rocked by George’s Floyd’s killing. This morning, there’s a new fuel for addressing a kind of social injustice you may not have heard about. Food of the North and NDSU Extension Cass County are joining forces for a special Food Justice in the North…