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Fargo Park District Closes All Playgrounds Amid Heightened Coronavirus Concerns

Parks, trails and green spaces are remaining open.

FARGO, N.D.–Due to heightened concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, The Fargo Park District is closing all playgrounds and play structures beginning Wednesday. The primary focus behind the decision is to ensure the health of children in the community. In addition to playgrounds, the Fargo Parks District is also closing the Southwest Youth Ice Arena, Sports Arena, Metro Rec, Coliseum, RDJ…

City of West Fargo extends closures and work-from-home directive until Friday, May 1

Essential Services will continue to operate.

WEST FARGO, N.D.–The City of West Fargo is extending the closure of all public buildings and the work-from-home directive for employees until Friday, May 1. The City made the decision after reviewing the current COVID-19 pandemic conditions in Cass County. Included in the extended public building closures is the West Fargo City Hall, Public Library, Police Department, fire Department, Public…

City of Fargo Holds COVID-19 Press Briefing

FARGO, N.D.–The City of Fargo is holding a press briefing to provide updates on the COVID-19 pandemic. City and County government officials as well as health experts from Sanford Health and Essentia Health will speak. A full list of speakers is below: ·         Director of Fargo Cass Public Health Desi Fleming ·         Clay County Public Health Administrator Kathy McKay ·         Essentia Health Chief Medical Officer Dr….

Fargo Police Taking COVID-19 Precautions to Protect Officers

FARGO, N.D.–Officers with the Fargo Police Department may look a little different when responding to calls due to certain COVID-19 precautions. Officers have been advised to wear surgical masks, N95 respirators and protective glasses at all times when interacting with the public. Previously, the Fargo Police Department took precautions by completing some service calls via phone and wearing N95 masks…

Grand Forks Police Discover Deceased Man During Welfare Check

Officers noticed fire damage inside the home.

GRAND FORKS, N.D.–A man was found deceased in his trailer after police were called to perform a welfare check. The Grand Forks Police Department responded to 2461 Estabrook Drive at approximately 7:40 p.m. on Tuesday after learning that a man had not been heard from or seen in several days. When officers arrived they discovered 63-year-old Charles Currier had died….

Fargo School Board defeats motion to build new middle school in South Fargo

The new school was set to be built on land located east of Davies high School that was already owned by the school district

FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo School Board voted against a motion to build a new middle school in South Fargo. The motion failed with a 5-4 vote at the latest school board meeting. The new school was set to be built on land already owned by the school district located directly East of Davies high school. It was planned to help…

Should children wear face masks?

According to the CDC, it is recommended that kids ages two and older should when they go outside their home. Health experts recommend kids under the age of two to stay at home as much as possible, and if you go out, it’s important to cover them. They say it’s important that kids use masks that are breathable and comfortable….

Eagles Elementary’s Milligan named Fargo Public School’s Teacher of the Year

Milligan is a Student Performance Strategist at Eagles Elementary School

FARGO, N.D. — Kimmy Milligan was at home with her family practicing social distancing when she heard her name being called outside by the Cass County Sheriffs Office. Thankfully she wasn’t under arrest, but she was in for a big surprise. “It is my distinct pleasure, although this is not an ideal situation, to announce you as the Fargo Public…

U.S. Chamber Answers Questions on Phase III of the CARES Act

One of the main goals of the CARES Act is to ensure workers are employed amid the pandemic.

UNITED STATES – Phase three allocated $350 billion  to help small businesses continue to pay their staff while being shut down. $240 billion has already been loaned out. With so many businesses applying for federal help many people are wondering if they can apply at banks elsewhere. “I know some banks have a long queue and you’re getting further behind….