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Touchmark Retirement Community hosts annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Many of those in attendance say they walk to honor loved ones who have had the disease

September 26, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.– The Walk to End Alzheimer’s went virtual this year, but one community is still honoring it in a meaningful way. When the Alzheimer’s Association walk was moved online this year, the Touchmark Retirement Community decided they were going to find a way to still honor the cause. Along with residents and staff, several members of the Fargo-Moorhead community…

Fargo North Plants Tree In Honor Of Teacher Who Passed Away In April

Rod Capistran died after suffering a heart attack while teaching a virtual class.

September 25, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.- Fargo North High School students and faculty remember a teacher who died in April by planting a tree in his honor. Rod Capistran died after suffering a heart attack while teaching a virtual class. The family donated a tree to the school so it could be planted outside his classroom. Mr. Capistran was described as a kind man…

Climate Change Activists March To Demand Action From City Leaders

The organizer says about 150 people attended the march.

September 25, 2020

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FARGO-MOORHEAD.- Climate change activists in the Fargo-Moorhead area take to the streets to bring awareness to what they call a climate crisis. September 25th is the Global Day of Climate Action. Climate change activists in the metro want to make a stop in every location they say holds an important part in making true change. “People are paying attention. It…

VA Healthcare Center opens new Resource and Referral Center in Fargo

September 25, 2020

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FARGO, N.D– The VA Health Care System hosts a grand opening for its new Community Resource and Referral Center. It was created to provide resources to veterans who are at risk of becoming homeless and those who are already homeless. The facility has resources like a primary care clinic, food pantry, kitchen and computer lab. The opening ceremony was attended…

Mapleton Kindergarten students send message to nurses

Mapleton Kindergartners reach out to nurses in their community with a message of thanks

September 25, 2020

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MAPLETON, N.D — Kindergarten students in Mapleton are making connections between the letters of the alphabet and nurses in their community. Teacher Kayla Dornfeld is using a program called Kindergarten Bootcamp to teach her students the alphabet. The letter of the day is N, which lead her students to talk about nurses and how they’re helping the community. The class…

North Dakota Interim State Health Officer resigns

September 25, 2020

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NORTH DAKOTA – Interim State Health Officer Dr. Paul Mariani has resigned. He is the second person in the position to step down. Dr. Mariani was appointed after Dr. Andrew Stahl resigned last month. Dr. Stahl got the position after State Health Officer Mylynn Tufte resigned in May. “While Dr. Mariani’s tenure was short, we are grateful for his service…

Election Day voting in Grand Forks Co. will only be held at Alerus Center

September 25, 2020

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GRAND FORKS COUNTY, N.D. – There will only be one polling place on Election Day in Grand Forks County. County Auditor Debbie Nelson says the county has moved to vote by mail and ballots can only be cast at the Alerus Center on November third. The decision was made because of the coronavirus pandemic. People can also take part in…

Moorhead Armory to host free COVID-19 testing Sept. 29 through Oct. 1

The testing will be available from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

September 25, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn.–The Moorhead Armory will be hosting three days of free COVID-19 testing beginning September 29. The testing will be available from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. and is open to the general public. Those wishing to be tested are encouraged to pre-register for a specific time slot. Clay County Public Health Administrator Kathy McKay said, “Testing uncovers positive cases…

Essentia Health begins flu vaccinations

September 25, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–Community members can now begin receiving flu shots at Essentia Health. The flu shot is recommended for anyone six months and older, including those with compromised immune systems and chronic medical conditions. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, anyone looking to receive a flu shot must make an appointment prior to arriving at a clinic. The Essentia Health 32nd Avenue…

West Fargo Police still searching for suspects who broke into 17 vehicles in one day

September 25, 2020

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UPDATE: The West Fargo Police Department is still searching for the suspects responsible for breaking into 17 vehicles on September 16. Police believe at least six suspects were going through vehicles for valuable items. West Fargo Police have a video that shows at least one vehicle driving through the Elmwood and Goldenwood areas at the time of the break-ins. The…