MOORHEAD, Minn.–The first retail rock climbing wall in Moorhead is set to open virtually on Saturday. Organizers at Nature of the North had originally scheduled a grand opening of their brick and mortar location at the end of April, but due to the coronavirus pandemic, the event has been postponed. Nature of the North will instead be hosting a virtual…
CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health is reporting 28 new cases of COVID-19 Thursday. Two of the cases appear in Burleigh County, 17 in Cass County, one in Dunn County, Three in Grand Forks County, one in McKenzie County, one in Richland County and three in Stark County. The youngest infected is between the ages of 0-9 and…
WEST FARGO, N.D.–The Sheyenne Street east sidewalk and parking lane will be closing on Monday, April 20. The sidewalk will be closed to pedestrians from Seventh Avenue West to 9 1/2 Avenue West. The parking lane will be closed from Eighth Avenue West to Ninth Avenue West. Roers and Agassiz Underground requested the closures for construction on the Housing Authority…
FARGO, N.D. — The pet therapy program at Sanford Health has always been a hit. Dogs get the opportunity to visit the hospitals to bring some positive energy for both children and staff. As Sanford continues to limit the number of those who can enter their buildings, however, there hasn’t been any recent visits from the animals. “We greatly value…
FARGO, N.D.- Essential Health started offering in-home testing for the coronavirus on Friday. “While this is an important milestone, the testing materials are still in limited supply, so we’re utilizing these guidelines to meet the needs of our most ill and high-risk patients,” says Chief Medical Officer at Essentia Health, Dr. Richard Vetter. The amount of time to get results…
FARGO-Moorhead – One new live series aims to connect community suppliers with the general public. Concordia College Campus Ministry is hosting Getting Over the Hump to talk about the needs within the community. The online event is a way to educate the community about the resources available all around them. Wednesday’s focus: Hunger and Hunger Relief with Melissa Sobolik from…
FARGO, N.D. – While in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, experts say they don’t need to be dealing with additional outbreaks of other infectious diseases. They say it’s important for parents to stick to the routine vaccine schedule, especially for kids 2 and under. They are still seeing kids for routine vaccinations and making sure to keep the clinics…
WEST FARGO, N.D. — The YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties will now offer free dinner and snacks to children during the COVID-19 pandemic. The meals will be available to pick up every weekday for those under the age of 18. A vehicle will be parked outside of one of eight locations around Fargo, West Fargo, and Moorhead with volunteers…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — A $6 million budget deficit for Minnesota University of Moorhead is leading the University to proposing cuts to majors and staff. 10 majors would be cut including advertising, international studies and the university’s theatre arts program. There would also be cuts in three administrator positions, 43 faculty and 20 staff positions. MSUM Union Faculty President Matt Craig…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. – LM Wind Power in Grand Forks has shut down after several employees test positive for the coronavirus. The Department of Health has not confirmed how many workers at the plant that makes wind turbine blades have contracted the virus. However, Grand Forks County confirmed eight new cases. LM Wind Power is closed to disinfect and clean…
