North Dakota News

Sanford, Essentia set plans for dealing with potential coronavirus cases

Both health facilities are now asking all patients about recent travel history

FARGO, N.D. — The Dakotas and Minnesota have yet to report a case of the coronavirus, but with with confirmed reports in 10 other states, both Sanford and Essentia health are putting plans in place in case the virus makes it’s way to the area. “We have had several different preparedness meetings where we have gotten together to talk about…

NDSU Study Abroad Programs in Italy & South Korea Cancelled Due To Coronavirus

The Study Abroad Program at NDSU is still monitoring all the countries where there are still students studying abroad.

FARGO, N.D.- The study abroad program at NDSU is taking precautions following the Coronavirus outbreak in several countries. “We do not have any programs in China currently, but we have ended programs in Italy and South Korea,” says Director at the International Student and Study Abroad Services Alicia Kauffman. The university has around 50 students studying abroad right now and…

Memory Cafe teaches positive self-talk for those with memory loss

Once a week, the organization hosts events to keep the minds of those suffering from memory loss active

FARGO, N.D.- This week, the organization invited a coach to talk about Positive Self-Talk. They discussed how to make that inner chatter more positive The coach says repeating things and saying things out loud will help us remember it better. “Our thoughts become words, our words become actions, our actions become habits and habits become our character. And if we…

Movie Music Concert To Raise Funds To Maintain The Mighty Wurlitzer

Saturday, March 28 at Fargo Theatre

FARGO, N.D. — You can help maintain the last remaining theatre pipe organ in North Dakota. Red River Theatre Organ Society is presenting “The Evolution of Movie Music” featuring the Mighty Wurlitzer at Fargo Theatre. The Saturday, March 28 show is being performed by local award-winning organist Ryan Hardy. Proceeds will be used to keep the Mighty Wurlitzer in playing…

Chahinkapa Zoo’s Bengal Tiger, Hobbes, Passes Away

WAHPETON, N.D.–The Chahinkapa Zoo announced that their Bengal tiger, Hobbes, passed away on Tuesday. Hobbes would have turned 17 on March 30. Neena, Hobbe’s sister passed away in 2019. The zoo posted a tribute to Hobbes on its Facebook page. “Hobbes, our dear Bengal tiger passed away today, March 3, 2020. Through the years Neena and Hobbes delighted and thrilled…

LIVE: Gov. Burgum and the NDDoH to Provide Coronavirus Update on Tuesday

The news conference will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday.

BISMARCK, N.D.–Gov. Doug Burgum and the North Dakota Department of Health are hosting a news conference to update the public on North Dakota’s response to COVID-19. The news conference will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday. Currently, no one has tested positive for the virus in North Dakota. There are nearly 90,000 COVID-19 cases worldwide, including more than 3,000 deaths….

Man Found Dead in Parking Lot of NDSCS

Fargo Police are investigating the scene.

FARGO, N.D.–Foul play is not suspected in the death of a man found at NDSCS Tuesday morning. The Fargo Police Department was dispatched to the parking lot of NDSCS at 1305 19th Avenue North at approximately 7:20 a.m. for reports of an elderly man parked in his vehicle. When officers arrived, they found the man deceased. Fargo Police are investigating…

71-Year-Old Mandan Man Dies in Crash

The man was not wearing a seat belt and suffered fatal injuries.

LINCOLN, N.D.–Police believe a 71-year-old Mandan man died in a crash after suffering a medical episode while driving. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says Irvin Glanville was traveling north on Desert Road, approximately 6 miles south of Lincoln, when he left the roadway and struck a tree. Glanville was not wearing a seat belt and suffered fatal injuries. He was…

UPDATE: Man who Died in Rollover Crash in Grand Forks Identified

The crash is currently being investigated.

UPDATE: The Grand Forks Police Department has identified the man in the crash as 26-year-old Joel Schram of Manvel, North Dakota. Police say Schram did not appear to have been using a seat belt. It is currently unknown if drugs or alcohol contributed to the crash. Schram’s body was sent to the UND Pathology Office for examination.   GRAND FORKS,…

Battling The Stigma Behind Colorectal Cancer

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. The disease is commonly thought to be one that only affects older people.

FARGO, N.D. – Sara DCamp was only 33 when she received her diagnosis. “I had many of the red flags, there was rectal bleeding, there was bloating, there was stool blockage, pretty much all of the classic or known symptoms for colorectal cancer,” said Sara DCamp. She was diagnosed with Stage 3 Rectal Cancer in 2016. “I think anyone can…