City Commission encourages usage of face masks in Fargo through directive
FARGO, N.D. -- In a 4-1 vote, Fargo City Commission approves a directive encouraging people to wear face masks in public. Commissioner John Strand says he doesn't want mask…
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How some runners are still participating in the Fargo Marathon despite the cancellation
FARGO, ND - "Nobody expected the cases to do what they did around the country, and then locally and regionally the same thing happened," said Mark Knutson, the Executive Director of the Fargo Marathon.…
Be Cautious of Seeds Coming from China
BISMARCK, N.D. -- A warning after people in North Dakota say they've gotten unsolicited packages from China with seeds in them. That's from the North Dakota Department of Agriculture and the North Dakota State Seed Department. Officials in other states…
Fargo Marathon Cancelled
FARGO, ND -- The 2020 Fargo Marathon has been cancelled. Race Director Mark Knutson said the decision to move from a postponed race in late August to cancelling for the year was a difficult decision. Knutson said rising cases of…
North Dakota reports 112 new COVID-19 cases Monday
CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 112 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths on Monday. Twenty-five counties report new cases. Burleigh County reports the most new cases with 25 and Cass County the second most with…
LIVE: 30 Looks Good on You: The Anniversary of the ADA
Hard to believe, but only thirty years ago this Sunday, America's biggest minority group had very little in the way of protection when it came to being discriminated against. We're talking about people with disabilities.…
UND to hold virtual summer graduation ceremony August 7
GRAND FORKS, N.D.--The University of North Dakota will hold its second virtual graduation ceremony on Friday, August 7. Upwards of 500 students are eligible to graduate. The University has made changes since the previous virtual ceremony. UND officials will be…
Black Lives Matter Fargo-Moorhead leads downtown Fargo protest
FARGO, N.D. -- A rally seeking justice and accountability from those in power began with a prayer at Fargo City Hall. "Lord, we say lord, we ask you for justice in the land," said Pastor…
Man In Stolen Pickup Arrested In Casselton After High Speed Chase
CASSELTON, N.D. -- A Mandan man in a stolen pickup is arrested near Casselton after a high speed chase. Troopers tried to stop 35-year-old Jason Schaan near mile marker 342 on I-94 Saturday night around 7:30. The chase hit speeds…
Van Crashes Into Grand Forks Apartment
GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- Grand Forks police arrest a juvenile after he crashed a van into an apartment building. Police say it happened shortly after 9:00 Saturday night at 4240 5th Avenue North. When firefighters arrived, they found a hole…
"Joyfest" aims to spread joy, provide mental health resources
FARGO, N.D. -- The community came together in Island Park for Joyfest on Saturday. Organized by Faith Dixon of Faith-4-Hope Scholarship Fund and Frederick Edwards, the event focused on mental health. It provided resources to…
New Fargo City Budget For 2021 Includes New Staff, Vehicles and Taxes
FARGO, N.D. -- The city of Fargo has released its newest budget proposal for 2021. The budget includes increasing staff, including the public works department and adding a community outreach coordinator. It also asks the…
Cooling Off During Hot Weather While Staying Safe From COVID-19
WEST FARGO, N.D. -- Public pools are a hot spot for people to come cool off. COVID-19 is causing new changes to pools across the metro. "We have no chairs, no horizontal surfaces on the…
States Attorneys Office denies charges against man arrested in undercover pedophilia sting operation
FARGO, N.D.--One of the three men originally arrested during the Fargo Police Department's undercover pedophilia sting operation will not face charges. The States Attorneys Office made the decision to not move forward with the charges against 46-year-old Kalcey Reid Wike.…
North Dakota reports 124 new COVID-19 cases and two new deaths Friday
CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 124 new COVID-19 cases and two new deaths on Friday. Twenty-nine counties report new cases. Cass County reports the most new cases with 29 and Burleigh County the second most with…
LIVE: Joyfest Takes Over Island Park
It's been a long, slow spring and summer. And as the cancellations keep rolling in, it leaves people in the region with fewer and fewer public events to look forward to -- and that can…
COVID-19 hits immigrant communities across the metro
FARGO, N.D. -- North Dakota is one of three states that doesn't share any COVID-19 data broken down by race or ethnicity, according to Johns Hopkins University. Some communities of color across the metro say…
F-M Ambulance honors two heroes for life-saving CPR
FARGO, N.D. -- May 30th started as just a normal day for Jason Pierson that included a stop by Cash Wise. "Apparently I came here to buy lottery tickets," said Pierson. After that, I don't…
Fargo Man Pleads Not Guilty To Federal Charges For His Alleged Involvement in Downtown Riot
FARGO, N.D. -- Federal prosecutors say there is probable cause to believe 30-year-old Errick Toa committed civil disorder. They claim he unlawfully obstructed law enforcement and impeded commerce. During the riot, they say Toa was…
Military Pay Raises And Funding For ND Military Missions Passes Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Service members are closer to getting a three percent pay raise. It's included in the latest National Defense Authorization Act which was just passed by the Senate. The bill includes funding for a number of North Dakota…
Mass COVID-19 Testing Event in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN, N.D. -- Another mass testing event for COVID-19 in Jamestown. It was held at the Stutsman County Fairgrounds from 3 to 6 p.m. The goal is to test 600 people. The last outdoor drive-up event was held June 18th.…
Fargo City Commissioners To Debate Face Mask Mandate
FARGO, N.D. -- Fargo City Commissioners on Monday will take up the idea of mandating face masks to slow the spread of COVID-19. Commissioner John Strand has come up with two options. The first would mandate face coverings to be…
Healthcare workers may be among first to get coronavirus vaccine
FARGO, ND - New vaccines for COVID-19 are being acquired by the U.S. Government for wide spread distribution, just as soon as they can finish Phase 3 trials. The government is planning to distribute 100…
Fargo community mural project begins
FARGO, N.D. -- Fargo Park District is hoping a community mural project will bring some joy to the metro. "Pieces of Fargo" is a way for people to come together and leave their mark on…
School Board to hold more discussion on Woodrow Wilson High School
FARGO, ND - A Fargo school board governance committee meeting to determine if the school district should rename Woodrow Wilson High School has decided to ask for more public input and develop a new policy on renaming schools in the…
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