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‘We may be entering the darkest period’ Gov. Burgum discusses rise in Covid-19 in ND

North Dakota Governor provides an update on the pandemic as the state sees an increase in positive Covid-19 cases.

October 8, 2020

Aaron Walling,

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum expressed his concerns on the record number high of Covid-19 related cases in the state. “There has been a lot of attention nationally around North Dakota leading the nation in positive cases per capita,” Burgum said. Over the past week the state has seen a dramatic increase in positive results with 3,117 new cases…

NDDOT says new autonomous impact protection vehicle will improve road safety

They plan to officially expand the autonomous impact protection vehicle in the metro this spring.

October 8, 2020

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HORACE, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Transportation unveils its first self-driving impact protection vehicle. New vehicle technology is hoping to make roads safer in North Dakota. It was developed by two companies and used to turn a NDDOT truck into a self-driving vehicle. The director of the NDDOT Bill Panos says it will improve safety in work zones…

FM Raise Your Spirits 4th Annual Gala to go on in-person

Around 200 guests are expected

October 8, 2020

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — Running a nonprofit can be challenging all on its own, but throw in a pandemic and the obstacles become that much bigger. “Just plain and simple is the ability not to be able to fundraise,” says FM Raise Your Spirits Chairman Bob Stromberg. “Pandemic or no pandemic, they need the money.” Getting the charities that money is…

ND House of Representatives candidates debate Covid-19 & agriculture

October 8, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – North Dakota’s three candidates for the state’s lone House of Representatives seat square off in a debate. Republican Congressman Kelly Armstrong and challengers Libertarian Steven Peterson and Democrat Zach Raknerud discussed issues facing the state and the country. The topics included farm policy, race relations and the state’s economy. Much of the hour-long debate also focused on…

YWCA hosts discussion on race ahead of Indigenous Peoples Day

October 8, 2020

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FARGO-MOORHEAD – The YWCA Cass Clay ‘s Racial Justice Committee hosts a community conversation about race with a particular focus on Native women. One of the topics asked participants to mention words they have heard people use to describe Native American women. Some of the responses include redskin, savage, dumb and lazy. The organizers say events like these provide an…

Fix It Forward Auto Care to open second location in November

To utilize services at Fix It Forward Ministry, you must be referred by a social services agency in town

October 8, 2020

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — An auto care shop with a mission bigger than just fixing cars is expanding across the metro. Fix It Forward Auto Care is in the process of opening its second shop on 53rd Avenue South in Fargo. With many businesses closing their doors amid the pandemic, those at the business say they feel lucky to be expanding….

Charges Filed In Fatal Chase In Fergus Falls

October 8, 2020

TJ Nelson,

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — Charges are filed against a Fergus Falls man who led Otter Tail County deputies on a deadly chase through part of the city last Friday night that killed a Fergus Falls couple. 30-year-old Cody Freitag is charged with criminal vehicular homicide and fleeing. A mini-van driven by Freitag struck a car killing 72-year-old Steven Christianson and…

Garage Fire Causes $10,000 In Damage, Displaces People In Two Units

October 8, 2020

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D.– Fire breaks out in a garage of a side-by-side duplex in Grand Forks causing thousands of dollars in damage. Firefighters were called out around 7:45 Wednesday night to 1908 23rd Avenue South. They arrived to find flames and smoke coming from the garage and put it out. The fire was contained to the one garage but there…

Century Cinema Cuts Hours As New Movie Releases Remain Slow

October 8, 2020

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — After reopening in August after months of being closed due to the pandemic, Century Cinema in Fargo is now scaling back its schedule. The movie theater will only be open Friday through Sunday and Tuesday each week. West Acres Cinema near West Acres Mall closed down again entirely last week. Marcus Theatres, which operates both locations, put…

Pet Connection: Meet Bear

Need a bear hug? He's got you covered.

October 8, 2020

Emily Welker,

We’ve been talking all week long about Fat Bear Week. And even though we announced the winner Wednesday — Congratulations, 747! — you might find yourself with a craving for more bears. We have a great one for you, although this one’s not quite ready for hibernation yet. Bear the pit bull comes to us from Homeward Animal Shelter, with…