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Meat Packers Accused of Price Fixing

BISMARCK, N.D. -- Attorney General William Barr is being urged to conduct a federal investigation into national price fixing by meat packers in the cattle industry. He was sent a letter calling for the investigation by North Dakota Attorney General…

Elective Surgeries to Resume in Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn.--Gov. Tim Walz has provided guidelines for hospitals and clinics to safely resume elective surgeries starting the week of May 11. Healthcare professionals such as doctors, dentists and veterinarians will be required to create a plan for keeping…

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Walz to Provide Update on COVID-19 Pandemic

ST. PAUL, Minn.–Gov. Walz is providing an update on Minnesota’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Walz will be joined by Minnesota Management and Budget Commissioner Myron Frans, Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm and Homeland Security and Emergency Management…

Grand Forks Fire Station Closes after Positive COVID-19 Case

GRAND FORKS, N.D.--Grand Forks Fire Station 5 is temporarily closed after a firefighter tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday. The infected firefighter last worked on April 30 and had close contact with two other firefighters who are now self-quarantining for…

Nine Counties in North Dakota Report New COVID-19 Cases

CASS COUNTY, N.D.--The North Dakota Department of Health reports 41 new cases of COVID-19 in the state and no new deaths since Monday. The counties reporting new cases include, Burke, Burleigh, Cass, Grand Forks, Mercer, Morton, Pembina, Stutsman and Williams…

Phone Outage Affects Grand Forks County Sheriff's Office

UPDATE: All County phones are back online. Anyone who needs to contact the Sheriff's Office can resume calls at 701-780-8280   GRAND FORKS, N.D.--The Grand Forks County Sheriff's Office is reporting a phone outage on Tuesday. All County phones in…

Elective Surgeries Could Resume, Budget Update Expected

MINNEAPOLIS (AP)--The financial cost of the coronavirus outbreak in Minnesota is front and center Tuesday as state budget officials update the impact the pandemic has had recently on state revenue projections. Gov. Tim Walz meanwhile, was expected to ease the…

Fighting Cancer During The Coronavirus Pandemic

FARGO, ND - As Giving Tuesday Now approaches, the American Cancer Society says that now, more than ever before, they need the public's help. "It's just a really challenging time, and for somebody…

Enjoying local parks safely during the pandemic

FARGO & WEST FARGO, N.D. -- For Avi McGregor, living next to Island Park makes getting fresh air that much easier. "It feels awesome to get outdoors, even when it's raining out here," she says. Warmer…

Driver arrested after crashing at Fargo golf course

FARGO, N.D. - A driver is arrested for reckless driving reported at 100 miles per hour after he crashed into a pond at the Prairiewood Golf Course on Monday. 32-year-old Tyson Rivera was taken into custody on aggravated reckless…

Motorcycle Driver Hits Deer, Gets Hit By SUV & Killed

ERHARD, Minn. -- The man killed in a motorcycle crash on County Highway 22 on Sunday night has been identified. Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office says he is 63-year-old Mark Hanson of rural Dent, and not a 19 year old…

North Dakota State Parks to Reopen May 9

NORTH DAKOTA--The North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department is reopening state park campgrounds on May 9. All campgrounds, except Little Missouri State Park, will open for no-service camping on May 9 and all parks will be opened with limited service…

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Burgum to Host COVID-19 Press Briefing

BISMARCK, N.D.–Gov. Doug Burgum is holding a press briefing to provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic. The North Dakota Department of Health reported a total of 1,225 positive cases, 31 current hospitalizations, 540 people recovered and 25 deaths…

Moorhead Public Service Warns Customers of Water Heater Scam

MOORHEAD, Minn.--Moorhead Public Service is warning its customers about a recent water heater scam. MPS says multiple customers have received letters asking for information regarding their water heater. The letters say if the information is not provided within a certain…

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Walz to Provide Update on COVID-19 Pandemic

ST. PAUL, Minn.--Gov. Walz is providing an update on Minnesota's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Walz will be joined by Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm, Department of Employment and Economic Development Commissioner Steve Grove, Homeland Security and Emergency Management…

34 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in North Dakota Monday

CASS COUNTY, N.D.--The North Dakota Department of Health reports 34 new COVID-19 cases in the state. Twenty-five of the cases are from Cass County. The remaining cases are from Burleigh, Grand Forks, Morton and Stark Counties. The new cases bring…

Fargo Public Schools to Host Virtual Graduation Ceremonies

FARGO, N.D.--Fargo Public Schools will host virtual graduation ceremonies for all graduating students. The ceremonies will be held on the same day the in-person graduations were originally scheduled. The dates are as follows: Adult Learning Center: May 29, 2020 Woodrow…