North Dakota News

Mass COVID-19 testing continues Friday at Fargodome

The pop-up testing site is open to the general public Thursday and Friday

FARGO, N.D. — The first of a two-day COVID-19 mass testing event has wrapped up at the Fargodome. The testing site was a collaboration between Fargo Cass Public Health, North Dakota Public Health and the North Dakota National Guard. It began Thursday morning at 10:00. According to Fargo Cass Public Health, an unlimited number of oral swab testing kits were…

A Real Stinker. Skunk Gets Pop Can Stuck On Its Head, Deputy Responds

Deputy Chad Thompson responded to the call for help

Cass County Sheriff’s OfficeCASSELTON, N.D. — A Cass County deputy jumps into a stinky situation in Casselton. Yes that is a skunk with a pop can stuck on its head. Deputy Chad Thompson responded to the call for help. He was able to locate the skunk and smelling its fear, Thompson was able to keep the skunk calm and safely…

Student Debt Relief Company Ordered To Stop Doing Business In N.D.

Investigators determined the company was not licensed in North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has ordered California-based Students Loan Services to issue refunds and stop doing business in the state until it meets licensing requirements. His office started an investigation into the student debt relief company after a woman who had paid almost $900 did not see any reduction in her debt. Investigators determined the…

Lamoureux Twins Named Recipients of Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award

Monique Lamoureux-Morando, Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson will be the state's 45th & 46th recipients

Thank you @DougBurgum for the honor. We are humbled to be amongst such inspiring company with this award. The thank yous are endless to those who have been there throughout our careers. #NDProud https://t.co/YAFzHh8kgb — Jocelyne and Monique Lamoureux (@LamoureuxTwins) June 11, 2020 BISMARCK, N.D. — The latest two recipients of North Dakota’s highest award for its citizens are the…

All Honor Flights For 2020 Postponed

Some disappointing news for our war heroes waiting to take the next Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. Honor Flight Network has postponed all trips for the 2020 flight season in response to COVID-19. ​ They say that those with questions about their individual trip should contact their local Honor Flight hub. More than 23,000 veterans were given free trips to…

North Dakota reports 39 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death Thursday

CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 39 new COVID-19 cases and one new death on Thursday. Ten counties report new cases including Burleigh, Cass, Dickey, McKenzie, Morton, Ransom, Richland, Traill, Ward and Williams Counties. A woman in her 70s from Cass County died. She had underlying health conditions. North Dakota’s COVID-19 numbers: 2,980 positive cases, 32 current…

North Dakota WIC announces new eligibility income levels

NORTH DAKOTA–The North Dakota Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children has announced new eligibility income levels. The amount of income a family can make and still qualify for WIC services has increased. A family of four can earn up to $4,040 each month and continue to receive WIC services. Director for WIC Colleen Pearce said, “Thank you…

Arlette Preston Returns As Fargo City Commissioner

John Strand has also been re-elected to the Fargo City Commission.

FARGO, N.D.- Arlette Preston is no stranger to the Fargo City Commission. She served two terms in the 1990s when things looked a little bit different. “One of the things that I worked on back then was getting a downtown plan, the first downtown plan together, and that along with the renaissance zone has really made a difference so, that…

Grand Forks Fire Department Gives Advice On Safe Battery Storage

Read the safety labels on the products you buy.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Grand Forks Fire Department is reminding people about how to safely store batteries and chargers. They say it’s important to keep your charging station in one location in your garage or shed and away from combustibles. Read the safety labels on the products you buy. Not properly charging or damaged batteries can overheat and cause problems….