FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Police Department has a shiny new utility-terrain vehicle thanks to Firehouse Subs. A grant for nearly $19,000 from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation funded the purchase. The utility vehicle, a 2019 Kubota RTV, will help haul public safety equipment through large crowds. Police plan to use the vehicle during parades, at tailgating events and for…
FARGO, N.D.–North Dakotans will soon be able to share images and videos with 911 dispatchers in an emergency situation. The U.S. Department of Commerce and U.S. Department of Transportation awarded North Dakota’s 911 System $1.47 million to upgrade to Next Generation 911 (NG911) capabilities. North Dakota has been in the process of transitioning its 22 Public Safety Answering Points for…
FARGO, N.D.—The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded North Dakota a grant for over $4 million to continue combating the opioid crisis. The funds were awarded through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s State Opioid Response grant program. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration seeks to expand access to medication-assisted treatment and real-time data…
BISMARCK, N.D.–A new federal grant of $6.5 million will help replace 18 aging rural bridges in North Dakota. The grant comes from the federal transportation department’s Bridge Rural Repair Program. North Dakota transportation spokeswoman Jamie Olson tells the Bismarck Tribune it’s the first time this grant has been offered. Most of the bridges that will be replaced are in western…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Concordia has been awarded a $1 million dollar grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The grant was awarded to the college in honor of former Mellon Foundation president and Concordia College alumnus Dr. Earl Lewis. Lewis has been a member of the Board of Regents and has previously helped fund diversity scholarships. The grant will be…
FARGO, N.D. — A proposed addition to the 2020 census is causing concern for the accuracy of data on people in the country. A possible question on citizenship has opponents worried certain populations will be discouraged from answering in fear of potential consequences. The Trump administration argues that the citizenship question is essential for enforcing the Voting Rights Act. “I can’t…
FARGO, N.D. — Essentia Health Regional Foundation can receive up to $200,000 from the Otto Bremer Trust for a new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Otto Bremer is raising money using a dollar–for–dollar match, and the fundraiser will run through the next year. Community members can help reach the $200,000 goal by attending an “Essentially Yours” event on April 5 at 5…
FARGO, ND — The city of Fargo has an ordinance that says if there are more applicants than licenses available, they must have a drawing. Two businesses were in the running for a Class Z liquor license but both new bars may have a successful future. Which new bar will receive the one Class Z license available? “We’ve got two…
FARGO, ND — Thanks to Firehouse Subs in Fargo and generous donations from sandwich eaters, the Barnesville Fire Department has just received some new equipment. The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation donated about $40,000 worth of radio equipment for its trucks and its base. They received 22 devices, 15 of which are mobile and hand-held. Firefighters from the department say…
FARGO, ND — The Fargo Police Department’s Community Trust officers will get some help starting next month. A three-year, federal COPS grant will pay for hiring a third officer. It was launched in 2016 by Chief Dave Todd who wanted to build trust and credibility for police with under-served youth. The two current officers reach out to kids who…
