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Great Plains Food Bank Helps Families in Valley City With Mobile Food Pantry

The last time they were in Valley City, they served just over 200 families.

May 15, 2020

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VALLEY CITY, N.D.- The organization has been driving to different locations across the state and distributing food to make sure families know where their next meal is coming from. “There are so many people that are in need that can’t get ahead unless they have the resources that they need immediately to fill their needs, so that’s what I’m aiming…

Fargo Fire Dept. Honors New Firefighter Graduates

The ceremony was limited to immediate family.

May 15, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Fire Department honors it’s newest class of firefighters. Logan McConnell, Rick Winter, Chris Harig, Todd Hanson, Ross Jones and West Fargo Firefighter Nick Wavra were all in attendance for their graduation at city hall. After eight weeks of intense training and education they are ready to suit up. The ceremony was limited to immediate family….

Essentia Health Continues To See Spikes In Virtual Visits Since Rolling It In Mid March

They were originally set to start in April.

May 15, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – Before the pandemic began, Essentia officials say they already had a plan to roll out virtual visits. They were set to start in April for patients with particular chronic illnesses like Depression and Anxiety. Because of the Coronavirus, they managed to make it happen by March. Essentia rolled virtual visits out initially to ambulatory clinics, and then…

Fargo medical marijuana dispensary to open under new owner

May 15, 2020

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. – The medical marijuana dispensary in Fargo is expected to reopen on Tuesday. The dispensary previously known as Botanist will open under the new name of Pure Dakota Health. It will remain at the same location on 13th Avenue South near Target. The Fargo dispensary temporarily shut down in early April. Director of the Division of Medical Marijuana…

Gov. Burgum to release detailed guidelines for large group gatherings

May 15, 2020

Site Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D. — Gov. Doug Burgum says North Dakota is entering its first phase of the Smart Restart plan for large group gatherings. As part of the new guidelines, venues for sporting events and concerts can operate at 50 percent capacity. Burgum says full details of the new guidelines will be released later Friday night. On a five-level risk model,…

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Burgum to Host COVID-19 Press Briefing

May 15, 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 State Board of Higher Education Chair Nick Hacker. The North Dakota Department of Health reported a total of 1,761 positive cases, 35 current hospitalizations, 1,071 people recovered and 42 deaths. Categories: Coronavirus, Coronavirus-ND, Health, North Dakota News Tags:…

Fargo and West Fargo Graduations Limited to Students and Staff Only

May 15, 2020

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WEST FARGO, N.D.–Fargo and West Fargo Public Schools have announced their guidelines for holding in-person graduation ceremonies. The events will be for graduates and a select number of staff only. Both Fargo and West Fargo have plans to livestream the ceremonies for families and community members to watch from home. Both schools will be taking precautions and following the CDC’s…

Employees at Fargo Assembly facilities test positive for Covid-19

May 15, 2020

Emily Welker,

NORTH DAKOTA – Officials at a Fargo-based electronics manufacturing company confirms an outbreak of coronavirus among their employees. Fargo Assembly says employees across the wiring harness manufacturers’ four North Dakota facilities tested positive for Covid-19. The business did not specify which plants the cases were confirmed at. Fargo Assembly has about 450 employees in the state. The company says it’s…

Wentz, Duhamel, Tigirlily to Headline ND Class of 2020 Celebration

The program is scheduled for Saturday, May 30.

May 15, 2020

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BISMARCK, N.D.–Gov. Doug Burgum and State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler have announced that Carson Wentz, Josh Duhamel and Tigirlilly will participate in a statewide graduation celebration. The program is scheduled for Saturday, May 30 and will celebrate North Dakota’s high school Class of 2020. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz will give the commencement speech at 2 p.m., actor and Minot…

Fargo Police Chief Announces Intent to Retire

Chief Todd has served the Fargo Police Department since 1987.

May 15, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–Fargo Police Chief David Todd has announced his plan to retire at the end of July 2020. Chief Todd has served the Fargo Police Department since 1987 and has been the Police chief since 2014. When Chief Todd was appointed Chief he worked to enact a strategic plan of restructuring, hiring additional officers, ensuring competitive wages, a new centralized…