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Burgum extends distance learning until end of school year

NORTH DAKOTA - Gov. Doug Burgum says students will continue distance learning through the rest of the school year. He says the decision was made with input from the Department of Public Instruction, Department of Health, various administrators, school boards…

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. Burgum will be joined by State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler, Brig. Gen. Robert Schulte and Vern Dosch The North Dakota Department of Health…

West Acres to Reopen May 8

FARGO, N.D.--West Acres will reopen May 8 with new COVID-19 policies and procedures in place. The new policies include limited mall hours, altered food court operations, a new minor policy, closure of high-touch and furniture areas and distancing guidelines. West…

Body of Missing Child Found in Creek in Barnes County

KATHRYN, N.D.--The body of a missing toddler was found in Kathryn, ND on Thursday. The child had gone missing in the 100 block of 1st Avenue at approximately 6 p.m. A search party led by the Barnes County Sheriff's Office…

Four Fargo Students Earn 36s on ACT Exam

FARGO, N.D.--Four Fargo seniors earned perfect 36 composite scores on the ACT this year. Only nine students in the whole state succeeded in earning a perfect score; three from Bismarck, one from Devils Lake, one from Grand Forks and four…

Happy Harry's RibFest Cancels 2020 Festival

FARGO, N.D.--Happy Harry's RibFest has been canceled. The festival was scheduled June 3-6 at the Fargodome and would have marked the 25th year of the event. Event organizers determined it was in the best interest and safety of the 50,000…

Kick'n Up Kountry Moved From This June To June 2021

KARLSTAD, Minn. -- COVID-19 takes out another big music festival. Kick'n Up Kountry in Karlstad, Minnesota is pushing its June country festival to June 2021. They will be bringing back the same acts they had booked for this year including…

Concordia to Hold Virtual Commencement Celebration May 3

MOORHEAD, Minn.--Concordia College will hold a virtual commencement celebration on May 3. The commencement will celebrate the more than 450 students scheduled to graduate at the end of the academic year. President William Craft will speak along with class speakers,…

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 and the new standard operating procedures for businesses. Burgum will be joined by Senator Kevin Cramer and Department of Human Services…

Governor Walz Extends Stay-at-Home Order in Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn.--Gov. Tim Walz is extending Minnesota's Stay-at-Home order through May 18. Walz made the announcement during a press conference on Thursday saying, "There's more work to be done, and we need to keep this virus at a simmer,…

Public Masses to Resume in Fargo Diocese May 4

FARGO, N.D.--Public Masses in the Diocese of Fargo will resume on May 4 with restrictions in place. Public Mass was initially suspended on March 17 due to COVID-19. Masses have since been livestreamed on the Fargo Diocese website and will…

Fargo Public Schools Names Administrator of the Year

FARGO, N.D.--Fargo Public Schools has named Jason Cresap 2020 Administrator of the Year. Superintendent Dr. Rupak Gandhi made the announcement with help from the Fargo Police and Fire Departments on Thursday. Jason Cresap is the…

34 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in North Dakota

CASS COUNTY, N.D.--The North Dakota Department of Health reports 34 new COVID-19 cases in the state. The counties reporting new cases include Burleigh, Cass, Grand Forks, Pembina and Stark. Cass County accounted for 21 of the total number of cases…

New Life Center Reports First COVID-19 Infection

FARGO, N.D.--The New Life Center in Fargo confirms its first case of COVID-19 on Thursday. The Center reports the individual is currently hospitalized at Sanford health and is in good condition. The individual appeared asymptomatic while at the shelter and…

Fargo Police Warn of Face Mask Scams

FARGO, N.D.--The Fargo Police Department is warning residents about buying facemasks and other health products from unfamiliar online sources. Police say dozens of people, including healthcare workers, have reported paying for facemasks and toilet paper online and then never receiving…