North Dakota News

North Dakota COO Outlines COVID-19 Surge Plan: If One Should Occur

Fargodome and University of Mary Fieldhouse in Bismarck are already outfitted with around 200 portable beds

BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota officials are sharing the plans for a possible surge of COVID-19 patients. But they say it is unlikely the plans will have to be put into action. “Let me be clear. We do not expect that we are going to need 7,500 beds for COVID patients,” said Tammy Miller, North Dakota Chief Operating Officer. “Today…

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Burgum Holds Daily COVID-19 Press Briefing

BISMARCK, N.D.–Gov. Doug Burgum is holding his daily press briefing to provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic in North Dakota. The North Dakota Department of Health reported a total of 341 positive cases, 13 current hospitalizations, 138 people recovered and nine deaths. Categories: Coronavirus, Coronavirus-ND, Health, North Dakota News Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, GOV. DOUG BURGUM, NORTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF…

West Fargo Police Department Rescue Man from Watered Ditch

The incident is still under investigation

WEST FARGO, N.D.–The West Fargo Police Department rescued a man from a water filled ditch Tuesday morning after his vehicle went off the road. Police were called to the area of 21st Avenue West and 15th Street West at approximately 2:30 a.m. for reports of a vehicle in a ditch. When officers arrived they located the vehicle and pulled the…

Coronavirus and Cancer Patients: Protecting the Vulnerable in Our Community

Those who are healthy can take part in helping protect those who are most vulnerable

FARGO, N.D. — According to the American Cancer Society, this year alone more than 4,000 North Dakotans are expected to get a diagnosis no one wishes for. “We know that when folks are going through a cancer diagnosis, sometimes it can already be very lonely and isolating, and sort of all-consuming in a normal world, and so to have a…

Grand Forks Senior Center offering no-contact meal service for seniors

The center has started a meal drive through service for those 60+

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Grand Forks county has the lowest number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state, but they are still very worried about the seniors in the area who are concerned to be some of the most vulnerable. While the Grand Forks Senior Center has closed, they are still focused on getting daily meals to seniors. To do…

Fargo Native To Begin Streaming Network For “Good” In Support of Frontline Workers

CALLS FOR NATIONAL SPIRIT OF GIVING AND COOPERATION FOR OUR ESSENTIAL WORKERS

Fargo native and self-quarantined Afghanistan War Veteran Mark Lindquist has a new mission. The entertainer is supporting the next round of post traumatic stress suffering people: healthcare, emergency and funeral workers. Starting Tuesday, he is offering a 10 hour a day, seven day a week streaming network for good, called Positivity Lives Here. It’s from 9 to 3 and 7…

Three Dog Night Plan Fargo Theatre Stop This Fall

The band is celebrating its fifth decade in music

FARGO, N.D. — If you need a concert to look forward to, how about a little Three Dog Night this fall? The legendary band is booked to hit the stage at Fargo Theatre on Sunday, November 15. Tickets run from $45 to $85. The band is celebrating its fifth decade in music. Tickets go on sale Friday morning at 10…

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Burgum Holds Daily COVID-19 Press Briefing

BISMARCK, N.D.–Gov. Doug Burgum is holding his daily press briefing to provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic in North Dakota. The North Dakota Department of Health reported a total of 331 positive cases, 13 current hospitalizations, 127 people recovered and eight deaths. Categories: Coronavirus, Coronavirus-ND, Health, North Dakota News Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, GOV. DOUG BURGUM, NORTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF…

West Fargo Launches Website to Collect Feedback on Sheyenne Street Improvement Project

The website is open to feedback until Tuesday, April 21.

WEST FARGO, N.D.–The City of West Fargo has created a website in order to collect feedback on the proposed Sheyenne Street Improvements. The website was created April 6 and is open to feedback until Tuesday, April 21. The current improvements to Sheyenne Street include replacing underground utilities, narrowing the existing roadway width, increasing side path widths, slowing traffic, reducing access…