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Criminal Review of North Dakota Agency Finds No Wrongdoing

April 21, 2020

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BISMARCK, N.D. (AP)–An investigation has found no wrongdoing of an agency that allegedly violated state law. North Dakota Auditor Joshua Gallion released a report last year that said the Department of Commerce violated the law on bidding uncompetitive contracts for the state’s “Be Legendary” logo and associated “rebranding” effort for the state. The agency promotes tourism and economic development. The…

In-Person OHV Youth Classes Canceled through May 21

An online safety course is available year-round.

April 21, 2020

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BISMARCK, N.D.–The North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department is canceling all in-person Off-Highway Vehicle youth safety classes through May 21. Anyone age 12 and older is still required to possess an OHV Safety Certification or driver’s license to legally operate an off-highway vehicle on public land. An online safety course is available year-round on the Parks and Rec website. For…

Families with Long-Term Care Facility Concerns Encouraged to Contact Ombudsman Program

Ombudsman advocates are based in Bismarck, Devils Lake, Dickinson, Fargo and Minot.

April 21, 2020

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BISMARCK, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Human Services is encouraging families and friends with loved ones in long-term care facilities to continue reaching out to their Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program for information and reassurance. Visitor restrictions have prevented many families from personally checking on the health and well-being of their loved ones creating fear and growing concerns. The Ombudsman Program…

North Dakota Residents to Receive Applications for Absentee Ballots

Anyone who applies for an absentee ballot will receive one in early May.

April 21, 2020

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CASS COUNTY, N.D.–North Dakota residents should be on the lookout for applications for absentee ballots arriving in the mail the week of April 20. The ballot applications will be addressed to each resident with their address prefilled. In addition to the applications, residents will receive a letter from North Dakota Secretary of State Al Jaeger. With voting locations being closed,…

Mass testing helps confirm 128 positive COVID-19 cases associated with LM Wind Power

The National Guard led a mass testing site on Thursday after the first several cases were confirmed to be connected to the factory

April 20, 2020

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — On April 14th, several confirmed cases of COVID-19 found to be linked to LM Wind Power in Grand Forks sparked concern from both local and state health departments. Two days later, the National Guard led a mass drive-through testing site outside the company’s building for anyone who had come into close contact with those positively-tested individuals….

Long Term Care Facilities With COVID-19 Cases In North Dakota

Department of Health

April 20, 2020

TJ Nelson,

Categories: Coronavirus, Coronavirus-ND, Local News, North Dakota News Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, EVENTIDE, LONG-TERM CARE

ATV Driver In Fargo Hospital After Crash Causes Severe Facial Injuries

Authorities found 31-year-old Taylor Sells laying in a ditch

April 20, 2020

TJ Nelson,

HUBBARD CO., Minn — A Bemidji man is in a Fargo hospital with extensive facial injuries after crashing his ATV. The crash happening on Sunday afternoon on Hubbard County Road 4, north of Emmaville township. Authorities found 31-year-old Taylor Sells laying in a ditch. They say Sells was driving the ATV at a high rate of speed when he hit…

Emergency Meeting Called After U.S. Crude Oil Futures Reach Historic Lows

The troubled oil market will have a major impact on North Dakota's economy

April 20, 2020

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. — Oil prices plunge below zero, the latest never-before-seen number to come out of the economic coma caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The troubled oil market will have a major impact on North Dakota’s economy and Gov. Doug Burgum plans an emergency meeting of the Industrial Commission to take action. “We’ll be considering at that commission meeting an…

Person at Centre Inc. facility tests positive for the coronavirus

April 20, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – The male Centre Inc. recovery center on 15th Street North in Fargo has a positive coronavirus case. Centre Inc. Executive Director Josh Helmer says the person is asymptomatic and quarantined in a different location once their test came back positive Sunday in accordance with CDC guidelines. Helmer says the center is working with the Department of Health…

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

April 20, 2020

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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 627 positive cases, 17 current hospitalizations, 189 people recovered and 13 deaths. Categories: Coronavirus, Coronavirus-ND, Health, North Dakota News Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, GOV. DOUG BURGUM, NORTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF…