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North Dakota reports 55 new COVID-19 cases and one new death Tuesday

July 14, 2020

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CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 55 new COVID-19 cases and one new death on Tuesday. Seventeen counties report new cases. Williams County reports the most new cases with 15 and Cass County the second most with 11. A woman in her 80s with underlying health conditions from Cass County died. The NDDoH says four previously reported…

Three Swift Fox arrive at Red River Zoo

July 14, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–The Red River Zoo has announced the arrival of three Swift Fox. According to the Zoo, Swift Fox once lived on all of North Dakota’s prairies, but due to population decline, they are now rarely found in the state. In addition to acquiring the foxes, the Zoo was able to expand their space for a future Swift Fox breeding…

Homeowner detains suspect after break-in

July 14, 2020

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FARGO, ND — Fargo Police get a helping hand from a homeowner in taking a burglary suspect into custody. Police say it began this morning when officers were dispatched to an attempted burglary at Happy Harry’s, 4001 53 Avenue South. Officers found a suspect on camera throwing a rock at the front door. The rock didn’t break the glass and…

Officer, Suspect injured after traffic stop and chase

July 14, 2020

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FARGO, ND — Fargo Police say an officer suffered minor injuries after a chase and fight with a suspect. According to a post on the Fargo Police Department Facebook page: This morning, Tues. July 14, at 3:34 a.m., an officer on patrol southbound on North University Drive saw a vehicle cut off another vehicle, causing it to almost crash. The…

Grand Forks Co. Deputy hits SUV with squad car

July 13, 2020

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NEAR GRAND FORKS, N.D. – No one is hurt after a crash involving a Grand Forks County squad car. It happened around 5:15 Monday night at the intersection of 16th Street Northeast and Drews Drive which is three miles west of Grand Forks. The Highway Patrol says 45-year-old Deputy Thomas Inocencio was responding to a call when he turned in…

Local lawmakers reveal their priorities for Minnesota’s 2nd special session

July 13, 2020

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SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Democratic State Senator Kent Eken of Twin Valley and State Representative Paul Marquart of Dilworth both say priorities of the second special session are to pass bonding and tax bills. Marquart says a strong bonding bill is beneficial for rural Minnesota in funding flood mitigation and water and sewer projects. Eken voted to rescind Governor Tim…

Nationwide coin shortage hits Fargo-Moorhead

The cause of the shortage: less coins in circulation due to COVID-19 related closures according to the Federal Reserve.

July 13, 2020

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FARGO, ND – You may have noticed signs at your favorite fast food restaurants asking for exact change or a credit card, that’s because there is a coin shortage nationwide. The cause of the shortage: less coins in circulation due to COVID-19 related closures according to the Federal Reserve. One manager at a fast food restaurant we talked to said…

2020 live horse racing at North Dakota Horse Park is a go

Races begin this Friday and Saturday, and continue next weekend

July 13, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, live horse racing is a good bet. The races begin this Friday and Saturday at the North Dakota Horse Park in Fargo and will continue next weekend. Event organizers have added hand sanitizing stations across the park, are encouraging people to wear face masks, and ask anyone who’s…

Dempsey’s temporarily closes due to positive COVID-19 test

The bar is waiting on more information on how to safely re-open and will remain closed until then.

July 13, 2020

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FARGO, ND – Dempsey’s Public House in downtown Fargo closes temporarily after an employee tested positive for COVID-19 over the weekend. The bar is waiting on more information on how to safely re-open and will remain closed until then. At the end of June, Fort Noks also closed temporarily after it was determined there was a potential COVID-19 contact at…

City Commission, Fargo Police revise policy on use of chokeholds

Fargo Police Chief David Todd says clarity during these times is important for officers and the community they serve

July 13, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo City Commission votes unanimously in favor of a revision to Fargo Police’s “Response to Resistance” Policy. “It needs to stop,” said Faith Dixon with Black Lives Matter Fargo-Moorhead. “The chokehold is banned in other states, completely banned, and we are still even talking about it.” In light of recent conversations regarding police brutality across the…