UNITED STATES – The farming industry is getting some much needed relief through new funds being made available through the Commodity Credit Corporation. An additional $14 billion will be made available to farmers, producers, and ranchers. That is in addition to the $16 billion that was secured for farmer aid from the CARES act. The USDA is hoping to start…
GRAND FORKS, N.D.–The Grand Forks Police Department is holding a news conference at 3 p.m. on Thursday to discuss the incident that lead to a woman and a police officer being shot and killed. At approximately 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, officers attempted to service a warrant at 2627 South 17th Street when a man began shooting at the officers. A…
WEST FARGO, N.D.–The City of West Fargo has canceled its Cruise Night on June 18. The North Dakota Smart Restart guidelines recommend gatherings of less than 250 attendees and West Fargo says typical Cruise Nights see thousands of people. To thank the classic car community, the City of West Fargo will be having a photo contest and Facebook Live event…
CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 42 new COVID-19 cases and one death on Thursday. Six counties report new cases including Burleigh, Cass, Grand Forks, Richland, Traill and Ward Counties. A man in his 80s from with underlying health conditions died in Cass County. North Dakota’s COVID-19 numbers: 2,484 positive cases, 35 current hospitalizations, 1,793 people recovered…
EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn.–The 2020 Cats Incredible Catfish Tournament in East Grand Forks has been canceled. The East Grand Forks Association of Firefighters said the health and safety of the participants, staff, volunteers and the East Grand Forks community was the deciding factor in canceling the event. Anyone who already signed up for the event will receive a full refund…
WEST FARGO, N.D.–A 14-year-old boy has died after being pulled from the Sheyenne River in West Fargo. The West Fargo Fire Department reported to Goldenwood Drive at 13th Avenue NW at approximately 6:35 p.m. on Wednesday. When the fire and police departments arrived at the scene, bystanders were already pulling 14-year-old James Nyei from the water. FM Ambulance transported Nyei…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Fighting Hawk fans cannot be sure just yet what their teams seasons will look like in 2020, but by the end of this summer, they should know what they can expect at home games. A team of representatives from UND athletics and the city of Grand Forks have come together to create the UND Athletic Venues…
FARGO, N.D. – The Red River Valley COVID-19 task force was formed at the request of Governor Doug Burgum earlier this month. 13 partner organizations began working to determine how to best address the coronavirus and its impact on the community. “Since our locally generated testing matrix has been implemented, we’ve been able to focus our limited resources solely on…
BARNESVILLE, Minn. — There will be no mashed potato wrestling in Barnesville this summer. The annual Potato Days Festival set for late August has been canceled. The organizers say the decision was difficult, but necessary because of COVID-19 concerns. They say Potato Days will return for its 30th anniversary celebration in 2021. The event typically attracts more than 22,000 people…
BISMARCK, N.D. — A major shakeup in the North Dakota Department of Health in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. State Health Officer Mylynn Tufte has offered her resignation and it has been accepted by Gov. Doug Burgum. “On behalf of Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford and myself we are deeply greatly to Mylynn for her leadership to the state of…
