North Dakota News

Community members give back to West Fargo first responders

For the first responders, this past year has been a rollercoaster of emotions.

WEST FARGO, N.D.- The El Zagal Shrine in Fargo and Dakota Water Conditioning team up to say thank you to first responders. West Fargo first responders and their families received a meal at the POW/MIA plaza in West Fargo as token of appreciation for all they do. “It’s a drive through COVID safe meal. We got BBQ ribs, we got…

A virtual walk hopes to raise awareness about Huntington’s disease

For the walk, people are able to choose their own course and walk at their own pace.

NORTH DAKOTA & Minn. — Through the virtual walk, people can choose their own course and move at their own pace. Those with the local Chapter covering North Dakota and part of Minnesota, say because Huntington’s is a rare genetic disease, those affected don’t have a lot of support and treatment options. They hope that through this walk, although being…

Local church’s annual “Trunk-or-Treat” takes COVID precautions

Grace Lutheran Church encourages masks and social distancing to keep families safe

Fargo, N.D.– The Grace Lutheran Church hosted their annual Trunk-or-Treat, making sure to take precautions to keep families safe. The trunk or treaters showed up in their Halloween costumes and masks, ready to walk around the parking lot to get treats. Members of the church dressed up as well and handed out candy and snacks from their decorated car trunks….

Gov. Burgum issues executive order ensuring election integrity, timely results

NORTH DAKOTA — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum signs an executive order allowing county auditors to begin processing absentee ballots this coming Thursday. The order is to ensure election workers have time to verify voter information and ensure election integrity and timely results on Election Day. The North Dakota Secretary of State says more than 205,000 absentee and mail ballots…

Fargo Mayor discusses second COVID-19 shutdown for the city

How implementing measures can help prevent the spread

FARGO, N.D. — As of Monday evening, Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney issued a mask mandate for the city of Fargo. There is no enforcement. If Cass County continues to see an increase in cases, that could cause a shutdown. “The concern is that if we don’t start turning this around and our numbers keep going up it’ll be difficult to…

Grand Forks mayor mandates masks in buildings owned by city

Mayor Brandon BochenskiGRAND FORKS, N.D. – Grand Forks Mayor Brandon Bochenski issues an emergency order requiring masks to be worn in city owned buildings and property starting on Monday. Bochenski says he took the action ahead of early voting at the Alerus Center which the city owns. While not imposing any requirement, Bochenski is urging businesses and non-profit organizations to…

Fargo-Moorhead organizations meet to discuss domestic violence

October is domestic violence awareness month

FARGO, N.D. – Members from the Rape and Abuse Crisis Center, Fargo Police and YWCA of Cass Clay team up to host a domestic violence awareness and education meeting. Since October is domestic violence awareness month, they thought it would be a great opportunity to speak on this issue. They say domestic violence can be physical, sexual and/or emotional abuse….

Man crashes into pole & home in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. – Police say a man going through a medical emergency in his car caused multiple collisions in Fargo. The problems started on Elm Street where he cut across a yard before taking out a city light pole and hitting a home. For a moment he stopped within that house’s driveway at the cross section of 31st avenue and…

Burgum doesn’t implement mask mandate, asks for data showing it would lead to fewer cases

NORTH DAKOTA – North Dakota’s governor shares a White House report showing the state needs to have increased coronavirus mitigation efforts to slow the spread of the virus. That includes people wearing masks, socially distancing, avoiding crowds and washing their hands. Governor Doug Burgum says the increased efforts will not include a mask mandate from him despite North Dakota having…

North Dakota reports 886 new COVID-19 cases and nine deaths Friday

Cass County accounts for 8,359 of the total positive cases and 83 of the total deaths.

CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 886 new COVID-19 cases and nine new deaths on Friday. Forty-nine counties report new cases. Cass County reports the most new cases with 156 and Grand Forks County the second most with 120. Three men and six women from six counties died. All nine people had underlying health conditions. North Dakota’s…