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Gardner picks name out of hat to break tie, chooses new city council member

The election for the second seat in the Gardner city council resulted in a tie between Carey Hanson and Patrick Nelson. Nelson's name was picked out of hat and he will be the next city council member.

June 25, 2020

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GARDNER, N.D. — Patrick Nelson will take the last open city council seat in Gardner, ND. He earned the spot in a way that hasn’t ever been done in Gardner. There were three candidates on the ballot for two open city council seats. It’s not often that a small town like Gardner, with a population of around 120, sees people…

The Lights Plaza In West Fargo Has Its Soft Opening

West Fargo events say they were expecting between 500 to 700 people to attend.

June 25, 2020

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WEST FARGO, N.D. – They wanted to let everyone know the plaza is open and they can come out and use the space. They also wanted to let them know of all the upcoming events that will be taking place including a number of concerts later this summer. People enjoying live music as well as some food and refreshments during…

Hundreds of Xcel Energy customers without power in South Fargo

June 25, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – Almost 170 Xcel Energy customers were in the dark after a power in South Fargo line was knocked down due to a tree fire. The Fargo Fire Department got a call around 5:00 Thursday night about a tree fire that had spread to a power line on 14th Street and 8th Avenue South. Courtesy: Xcel Energy Once…

West Fargo cancels July’s Cruise Night and August’s Night to Unite

June 25, 2020

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WEST FARGO, N.D.–The City of West Fargo has decided to cancel July’s Cruise Night and August’s Night to Unite due to coronavirus concerns. Cruise Night was meant to be held on Thursday, July 16 and Night to Unite on Thursday, August 4. North Dakota’s Smart Restart guidelines recommend limiting gathering sizes to 500 or less and a typical Cruise Night…

NDSU to implement hybrid education model for fall semester

Students should regularly check their NDSU email for updates.

June 25, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–North Dakota State University was recently approved for a grant to help implement a hybrid system known as the HyFlex Education Model for fall semester. The HyFlex uses technology to allow students to take classes remotely in as “normal” a manner as possible. NDSU says it hopes the majority of students will choose to take classes in-person, but understands…

North Dakota reports 32 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths Thursday

June 25, 2020

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CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 32 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths Thursday. Twelve counties report new cases including Burleigh, Cass, Grand Forks, McKenzie, Morton, Richland, Rolette, Sargent, Stark, Walsh, Ward and Williams counties. Cass County and Grand Forks County report the most new cases with seven each. The NDDoH says a previously reported case…

North Dakota Forest Service provides tips to stay safe while grilling

June 25, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–The North Dakota Forest Service is providing tips for safe grilling as the number of grill fires peak during the month of July. The Forest Service says grilling can be a safety concern and a fire hazard so making sure grills are only used outdoors and kept clean after each use is important. Both propane and charcoal grills should…

Three passengers injured after MAT buses collide in north Fargo

No citations were issued.

June 25, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–One person was taken to the hospital after two MAT busses collided in Fargo Wednesday evening. The collision occurred at the corner of 4th Avenue and 4th Street North shortly before 6 p.m. Fargo Police say one MAT bus was stopped at a red light and was rear-ended by a second MAT bus. According to the second driver, the…

Two Great Plains Food Bank Youth Summer Meal sites now open in West Fargo

The Youth Summer Meals Program provided more than 6,700 meals for children in 2019.

June 25, 2020

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WEST FARGO, N.D.–The Great Plains Food Bank has kicked off its Youth Summer Meals Program, providing lunch or dinner to children throughout the summer. Eight meal sites are set up in Jamestown, West Fargo and Enderlin. The sites will continue serving meals throughout July and some as late as August 19. Each site will serve either lunch or dinner meals…

Agassiz Greenway Being Renamed After Racist History Uncovered

During a public meeting, the Council received comments about Agassiz's views on systematic racism and white supremacy.

June 24, 2020

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FARGO-MOORHEAD – A few months ago, when Agassiz Greenway was still an idea, members of the committee wanted to give the project a name that would stick. The name was given after Louis Agassiz, a well-known biologist and geologist from the 1800. “It’s kind of a name that symbolizes our region it seems like and so, the committee really felt…