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North Dakota Reports 54 New COVID-19 Cases and 2 New Deaths

CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 54 new COVID-19 cases and two additional deaths. The counties reporting new cases include Burleigh, Cass, Grand Forks, Mountrail and Pembina. Cass County reports the most new cases with 43 and Grand Forks County the second most with 7. The additional deaths include a man in his 80s from Cass County…

Goldmark Donates $25,000 to Great Plains Food Bank

The demand for food services has increased by about 79 percent due to the virus.

FARGO, N.D.–Great Plains Food Bank receives a semi-truck load of food worth $25,000 from Goldmark Property Management. The donation will provide assistance for children, seniors and families who need food support during the COVID-19 pandemic. The demand for food services has increased by about 79 percent due to the virus, but Great Plains Food Bank has been experiencing a lack…

Man Accidentally Starts Car on Fire While Smoking Meth

FARGO, N.D.–A man has been arrested after admitting to smoking methamphetamine while driving and accidentally starting his car on fire on Thursday. The Fargo Police Department responded to Fiechtner Drive and Westrac Drive at approximately 9:40 p.m. for reports of a vehicle on fire in the road. When officers arrived, the vehicle was fully engulfed in flames, but no one…

West Fargo School District Allows In-Person Graduation Ceremonies

There will be a Facebook Live event on Friday at 1:30 p.m.

WEST FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo Public Schools plans to hold in-person graduation ceremonies for the class of 2020. The district has partnered with Essentia Health on how to follow the state’s guidelines with social distancing. There will be a Facebook Live event tomorrow at 1:30 with Superintendent Slette and Al Hurley along with Essentia Health’s Chief Operating Officer to…

Red Lake Falls, MN kindergarten class shares video to spread kindness to others

The students made hearts and wrote positive messages to put a smile on other's faces

RED LAKE FALLS, Minn. — Always being kind is something Red Lake Falls kindergarten teacher Nicole Gullingsrud preaches to her students all year. In her classroom, she uses the symbol of a heart to spread that message. “It’s a lesson about saying nice things,” said Gullingsrud. “If you say something hurtful or mean, it hurts your heart and we crumble…

Local Business Owner Reacts To New MN COVID-19 Fishing Regulations

Governor Tim Walz says he does not want people from out of state coming in for the opener.

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — The fishing opener starts on Saturday but before you think about picking up a rod and heading out on the boat the DNR has new rules. The department recommends people to follow the stay-at-home order by limiting travel to a fishing spot. They also recommended you only go with those you live with and maintain social…

High Plains Fair Housing Center Gives Webinar On Housing Discrimination

The Center says it say saw a 36 percent increase in fair housing intakes last year.

NORTH DAKOTA – Access to housing still remains unequal across the country. “Housing discrimination is blocking someone’s access to housing, treating one renter or buyer differently from another, or denying someone the right to buy or rent a home, even though they can afford the property, all because that person is member of a group the law protects,” says Angela…

Local Brewery Pushing For Relief Bill To Change Off-Sale Rules In Minnesota

"Our Minnesota Brewers Guild has been trying to get laws like these changed for many years"

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A crowler can shortage is hitting breweries across Minnesota making it harder for them to stay afloat during the pandemic. Minnesota breweries are currently only allowed to sell their walk-in customers the larger 750 milliliter cans or 64 once growler sizes. Junkyard Brewing in Moorhead is hoping that they have enough of the cans in stock until…