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A lawsuit seeks to allow North Dakota home chefs to sell more products

State health department officials say they cannot comment on pending litigation.

NORTH DAKOTA – The Cottage Food Act took effect in 2017 and allows the sale of homemade food to a consumer for at-home consumption. With the new regulations passed by health department in January, home producers can only sell shelf stable foods, perishable baked goods and raw poultry. Danielle Mickelson is a farmer from Rolla, who joined the lawsuit so…

ND dentists try to provide safe environment for patients to receive non-emergency dental care

The dentist office is providing personal protective equipment for patients and staff, using an air-purifier and requiring patients to wait in their cars

FARGO, N.D. — Dental offices in North Dakota are now open for individuals to take care of non-emergency dental needs. Dr. Brenda Barfield of Friendly Smiles Cosmetic Dentistry in Fargo is reminding those that may still be hesitant that it is necessary to visit in order to take care of those needs. Her office is taking precautions to ensure a…

Increased Traffic Enforcement for MN Fishing Opener

MINNESOTA – The State Patrol is preparing for increased traffic this weekend for the fishing opener. They are increasing traffic enforcement along interstates and highways leading to popular fishing areas. They are also asking motorists to not carpool or share a boat with people other than those in your immediate household. Trailers should also be checked to ensure that they…

“Mane Attraction” Lifts Spirits, Brings Smiles To Long-Term Care In Greenbush

A certified nursing assistant brought her horse to work

Delores Walsh gets a special visitor in Greenbush.GREENBUSH, Minn. — People are finding creative ways to bring smiles to those stuck inside during quarantine. Jordan Meier, a certified nursing assistant at LifeCare Greenbush Manor, brought her horse to work. Jordan took the horse from window to window for a safe visit with the residents. LifeCare staff says it was a…

Walz releases five point plan to protect long-term care facilities from Covid-19

SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Gov. Tim Walz unveils a plan to provide more support to Minnesota’s long-term care facilities. About 80 percent of the state’s coronavirus deaths have come from them. It will expand testing for residents and workers, work with health systems to create strike teams to conduct on site testing and follow ups and get facilities PPE. It…

Grand Forks Man Charged with Attempted Murder

MOORHEAD, Minn.–A Grand Forks man has been arrested and charged in connection with a shooting at a Moorhead apartment complex on April 22. Police say forty-three-year-old Steven Latee Ward, of Grand Forks, was taken into custody in Melrose, MN without incident. An investigation determined the victim, who was not injured in the shooting, and Ward knew each other. Ward has…

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Walz to Provide Update on Long-Term Care Facilities

ST. PAUL, Minn.–Gov. Walz is providing an update on Minnesota’s response to COVID-19 and discuss the State’s plan to protect Minnesotans living in long-term care facilities from COVID-19. Walz will be joined by Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm and Homeland Security and Emergency Management Director Joe Kelly Minnesota has 9,365 positive cases, 435 current hospitalizations, 5,308 patients no longer…

15 Counties Report New COVID-19 Cases in North Dakota

2,235 individuals were tested since Wednesday.

CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 49 new COVID-19 cases from 15 different counties on Thursday. The counties reporting new cases include Benson, Cass, Grand Forks, McKenzie, Pembina, Pierce, Ramsey, Richland, Rolette, Sargent, Stark, Traill, Walsh, Ward and Williams Counties. Cass County reports the most new cases with 23, while Williams County reports the second most with…

Man with Machete Arrested after Assaulting Officer

FARGO, N.D.–Fargo Police arrested a man Wednesday night after he robbed a store with a machete and assaulted a police officer. Police responded to the 1000 Block of 45 Street South for reports of a fight at approximately 7 p.m.. The first officer on the scene attempted to detain 20-year-old Talon Parisien, but noticed he was holding a large machete….

Fargo North Students Organize GoFundMe to Honor Rod Capistran

The GoFundMe has a goal of $5,000.

FARGO, N.D.–Students at North Fargo High School have started a fundraiser to raise money for the late Rod Capistran. Capistran was a geometry teacher at Fargo North. He passed away on April 17 from a medical emergency. The funds raised will be used to create a scholarship and/or memorial dedicated to Capistran. Fargo North Principal, Andy Dahlen, said, ” My…