North Dakota News

Hospitalizations due to COVID-19 hit high mark in North Dakota

North Dakota continues to lead the nation in the number of cases per capita over a two-week period.

BISMARCK, ND – State health officials say hospitalizations due to illness from the coronavirus reached an new high in North Dakota with 105 people receiving treatment in medical centers. The record reported Monday comes a day after state officials met with leaders at two hospitals in Bismarck who told a governor’s task force they are nearing capacity because of COVID-19….

North Dakota reports 260 new COVID-19 cases and three new deaths Monday

Cass County accounts for 5,177 of the total positive cases and 77 of the total deaths.

CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 260 new COVID-19 cases and three new deaths on Monday. Twenty-eight counties report new cases. Burleigh County reports the most new cases with 69 and Cass County the second most with 56. A woman in her 60s from Burleigh County, a man in his 80s from Burleigh County and a man…

Three drivers arrested during Stutsman County sobriety checkpoint

STUTSMAN COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Highway Patrol arrested three people during a sobriety checkpoint in Stutsman County over the weekend. The patrol began on Friday, September 25 and lead to the arrest of one driver for DUI. The patrol continued through Sunday morning and lead to the arrest of two more people. One was arrested for impaired driving and the…

Cass County 4-H hosted annual awards ceremony online

CASS COUNTY, N.D. — The Cass County 4-H youth program hosted its Annual Awards Ceremony virtually this year. The online ceremony showcased photos from past events and presented awards and scholarships to participants. Several clubs were recognized and earned achievement awards for their service and engagement with the 4-H program. Volunteers who have worked with the program for over a…

Parents Alerted That Lincoln Elementary Staff Member Has COVID-19

FARGO, N.D. — Lincoln Elementary is notifying parents that the school has another positive COVID-19 case. A staff member has it and was in contact with students and staff. No students were identified as close contacts. A student did test positive around 10 days ago. Read the full letter below. Greetings Lincoln parents/guardians, On September 27, Lincoln received information that…

As COVID-19 Cases Rise, Leaders Look At Bed Capacity In Bismarck-Mandan

BISMARCK, N.D. — Governor Doug Burgum and other state leaders meet with the heads of Sanford and CHI hospitals in Bismarck to talk about bed capacity. COVID-19 numbers continue to rise across the state but especially in Bismarck-Mandan. They say there is an increasing number of people showing up at Sanford with a variety of needs including COVID-19. Sanford will…

Bismarck Big Boy brings food truck to Fargo

Their food truck was parked outside of Fargo Brewing Company for the day.

FARGO BREWING CO., FARGO, N.D.– The Bismarck Big Boy has brought their food truck to Fargo. The food truck was parked at the Fargo Brewing Company, where they visit regularly in the Summer. Their famous menu drew a crowd even before the opening at noon, which continued to grow throughout the day. Many who were in attendance enjoyed outdoor seating…

The F-M Community Marches Through Fargo To Seek Justice For Breonna Taylor

According to the organizers, over one hundred people attended the march.

FARGO, N.D.- The streets of Fargo were filled with protesters seeking justice for Breonna Taylor. “They could have shot me. That’s why when I look at her, I put myself in her shoes. That could’ve been me dead,” said Black Lives Matter of Fargo-Moorhead Organizer Faith Dixon. Emotions were high at Saturdays’ march as people sought justice for Breonna Taylor….

Touchmark Retirement Community hosts annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Many of those in attendance say they walk to honor loved ones who have had the disease

FARGO, N.D.– The Walk to End Alzheimer’s went virtual this year, but one community is still honoring it in a meaningful way. When the Alzheimer’s Association walk was moved online this year, the Touchmark Retirement Community decided they were going to find a way to still honor the cause.  Along with residents and staff, several members of the Fargo-Moorhead community…