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West Acres Mall Announces New Store Coming

The store is set to open 'Winter 2021'

FARGO, N.D — West Acres Mall in Fargo announces a new store is set to open next year. Athleta, a women’s activewear brand, will take the open space next to Loft. The store is apart of Gap Inc. which owns Gap, Old Navy and Banana Republic. The exact opening date wasn’t announced but the wall outside the store says ‘Coming…

North Dakota reports 475 new COVID-19 cases and six deaths Monday

Cass County accounts for 6,535 of the total positive cases and 78 of the total deaths.

CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 475 new COVID-19 cases and six new deaths on Monday. Forty-one counties report new cases. Cass County reports the most new cases with 90 and Stark County the second most with 59. Four men and two women from four counties died. All six people had underlying health conditions. North Dakota’s COVID-19…

Menahga woman celebrates 100th birthday: “It feels great!”

Turning 100 years old is a milestone fewer than 1% of Americans get to pass, according to the 2010 Census

MENAHGA, Minn. — It’s a day not many get to see in their lifetimes. “I turned 100 today,” Lorraine Madsen of Menagha, Minnesota says with a smile. She may have just turned 100, but Lorraine says she doesn’t feel a day over 75. “It feels great. It feels great!” She adds, “I feel honored and special, and all my kids and…

COVID-19 Numbers for Sunday, October 11, 2020

Minnesota has 10 more COVID-19 deaths and 1,450 new positive cases. All of the deaths come from southern Minnesota in people 45 and older. Three lived in assisted living facilities, while seven lived in private residences. North Dakota records 3 more COVID-19 deaths and another 640 positive cases. The deaths include two men and a woman, all over 70 with…

Man Arrested After Chase In Vehicle Stolen From Valley City

VALLEY CITY, N.D. — A Valley City man faces a number of charges after a chase in a stolen vehicle in Barnes County. 31-year-old Matthew Hough was chased around 10 p.m. after a report of a stolen Toyota Highlander in Valley City. He eventually stopped and was taken into custody by troopers and deputies. Hough faces charges including fleeing, unauthorized…

Truckers drive through West Fargo to raise money for Special Olympics North Dakota

More than 40 trucks took part in the event

WEST FARGO, N.D.-The North Dakota trucking community and local law enforcement host their annual drive to raise awareness and funds for the state’s Special Olympics. Chad Sorensen works at Kyllo Trucking Inc. in Larimore, North Dakota. He’s been part of the truck drive for the Special Olympics North Dakota for over a decade. “It’s just a fundraiser that brings the…