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COVID-19 testing events planned at Fargodome Thursday and Friday

Participants are encouraged to complete an online questionnaire prior to the testing.

FARGO, N.D.–Fargo Cass Public Health is partnering with the North Dakota Department of Health and the North Dakota National Guard to host two COVID-19 testing events on Thursday and Friday. The drive-up testing will take place in the west parking lot of the Fargodome from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The tests will take approximately 15 minutes and will be…

Hydrant flushing in West Fargo to begin Wednesday

WEST FARGO, N.D.–The City of West Fargo will begin flushing hydrants along Monday’s garbage route on Wednesday. Crews will start on the south end of the route and work north. The City says maintenance has already been done on the rest of the City’s hydrants. Residents are encouraged to run cold water through their faucets until the water runs clear….

Mandy George and Mark Simmons Win West Fargo City Commission Race

Results as of 10 pm. Tuesday, July 9

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Mandy George rounded up the most votes in her first race for West Fargo City Commission. Mark Simmons was close behind to retain his seat on the commission. They will join Eric Gjerdevig, Brad Olson and Commission President Bernie Dardis. Find complete election results here.   Categories: Local News, North Dakota News Tags: election, MANDY GEORGE,…

John Strand & Arlette Preston Win Fargo City Commission Race

Results as of 10 p.m. Tuesday, June 9

FARGO, N.D. — Current Fargo City Commissioner John Strand and former commissioner Arlette Preston win the two seats up for election on the commission in the 2020 Primary Election. They beat five other candidates in the race including incumbent Commissioner Tony Grindberg. Preston served two terms on the commission in the 1990’s.  She will be the first woman to serve…

Wahpeton Is Left With No Power After Overnight Storm

There was also a lot of toppled trees and branches throughout the city.

WAHPETON, N.D.- The winds from the storm toppled many trees and left the whole city without power at around two o’clock this morning. “We did lose electricity in the city, most of the city was down for a period of time,” says Public Works Director Dennis Miranowski. “There were a considerable amount of large trees that came down as well…

Fargo City Commissioner John Strand hopes to see more diversity in city leadership

Strand says he would like more people of color and indigenous people on city boards and commissions

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo City Commissioner John Strand was leading in the Fargo City Commission race as of 9:45 Tuesday night. He says he would like to see more diversity in leadership roles throughout the city’s community. Stand says he would like to see more people of color and indigenous people on boards and commissions in Fargo and the creation…

Former Deputy Chief Apologizes For Statements In Paper Article

He resigned last week after he was placed on unpaid suspension

FARGO, N.D. — Former Fargo Deputy Police Chief Todd Osmundson says a Forum article with him was wrong, but also that much of what was reported was his mistake. Osmundson says the story should have been about him and not claims that there is racism in the police department. He apologizes and says much of what he said in the…

ND long-term care facilities begin plans for visitation

After multiple rounds of testing, facilities are cleared to begin phase one of the three-phase plan to allow visitation

FARGO, N.D. — Long-term care facilities in North Dakota are laying out plans to begin reuniting their residents with each other and their families. The plan was created by the North Dakota Department of Human services and includes three phases. In order to enter phase one, all facilities will have to undergo a minimum of two rounds of COVID-19 testing…

Three North Dakota Leaders Among Those Selected As 2020 Bush Fellows

There were 24 Bush Fellowsfor 2020.

NORTH DAKOTA – The Bush Foundation provides fellows with up to $100,000 over the span of two years to pursue learning experiences that help them become greater leaders. One of the three North Dakota fellows is Laetitia Hellerud from West Fargo. A refugee from Burundi, she quickly got involved in the community by becoming a member of the New Americans…

Driver jumps two curbs and crashes into West Fargo residence

WEST FARGO, N.D.–A driver had to be rescued after jumping two curbs and crashing into a West Fargo residence at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The West Fargo Fire Department responded to 813 1st Street East and found the overhead garage door laying on top of the vehicle. Firefighters had to remove the garage door in order to get the…