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Minnesota Joins Midwestern Partnership to Reopen Regional Economy

ST. PAUL, Minn.–Gov. Tim Walz is joining the governors from Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky to work at reopening the economy in the Midwest. Walz released a statement confirming the news saying, “Today, we are announcing that Michigan Ohio, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky will work in coordination to reopen our economies in a way that prioritizes…

Five Moorhead Police Officers Awarded Lifesaving Medals

An official ceremony recognizing the officers' efforts will be held at a later date.

MOORHEAD, Minn.–Five Moorhead Police officers were awarded Lifesaving medals on Thursday. The officers were recognized for taking life-saving measures that made a positive impact to members of the community. Each officer is recognized for a specific instance in which they took action to save someone’s life. The five officers are Nick Bjorndahl, Mike Fildes, Jessica Horn, Brian Dahl and Cuyler…

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

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 393 positive cases, 14 current hospitalizations, 163 people recovered and nine deaths. Categories: Coronavirus, Coronavirus-ND, Health, North Dakota News Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, GOV. DOUG BURGUM, NORTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF…

Nature of the North Hosting Virtual Open House of Brick and Mortar Location

The open house begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday on Facebook Live.

MOORHEAD, Minn.–The first retail rock climbing wall in Moorhead is set to open virtually on Saturday. Organizers at Nature of the North had originally scheduled a grand opening of their brick and mortar location at the end of April, but due to the coronavirus pandemic, the event has been postponed. Nature of the North will instead be hosting a virtual…

Department of Commerce Releases North Dakota COVID-19 Community Impact Survey

The survey became available early this week.

BISMARCK, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Commerce is encouraging North Dakotans to complete the North Dakota COVID-19 Community Impact Survey. The survey will help the state understand how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting communities and individuals across North Dakota. People will be asked to provide experiences about how their lives have been effected going back to March 13 when Gov….

28 New COVID-19 Cases in North Dakota, 17 in Cass County

The 28 new cases bring the total in North Dakota to 393.

CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health is reporting 28 new cases of COVID-19 Thursday. Two of the cases appear in Burleigh County, 17 in Cass County, one in Dunn County, Three in Grand Forks County, one in McKenzie County, one in Richland County and three in Stark County. The youngest infected is between the ages of 0-9 and…

Man Arrested after High Speed Chase near Alexandria

ALEXANDRIA, Minn.–A man was arrested Wednesday evening after he fled from police in a high speed chase near Alexandria. A Minnesota State Trooper attempted a traffic stop near West Union at approximately 8 p.m., but the suspect fled westbound on I-94. The Osakis Police Department and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department joined the pursuit as the suspect continued fleeing towards…

Minnesota Receives $1 Billion from Coronavirus Relief Fund

Minnesota is expected to receive a total of $2.187 billion through the Coronavirus Relief Fund.

ST. PAUL, Minn.–Minnesota received more than $1 billion from the Coronavirus Relief Fund on Wednesday. The state applied for the funds through the federal CARES Act portal made available earlier this week. The funds will help offset some the state’s costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor Tim Walz says, “The state is providing critical funding to hospitals, public health…

Sheyenne Street East Sidewalk and Parking Lane Closing Monday

Driving traffic will not be impacted.

WEST FARGO, N.D.–The Sheyenne Street east sidewalk and parking lane will be closing on Monday, April 20. The sidewalk will be closed to pedestrians from Seventh Avenue West to 9 1/2 Avenue West. The parking lane will be closed from Eighth Avenue West to Ninth Avenue West. Roers and Agassiz Underground requested the closures for construction on the Housing Authority…

Sanford Health brightens kids day with dog parade

The parade was a part of the hospital's pet therapy program

FARGO, N.D. — The pet therapy program at Sanford Health has always been a hit. Dogs get the opportunity to visit the hospitals to bring some positive energy for both children and staff. As Sanford continues to limit the number of those who can enter their buildings, however, there hasn’t been any recent visits from the animals. “We greatly value…