MALFUNCTION

North Dakota Reports Lab Malfunction Related to COVID-19 Tests

BISMARCK, ND — North Dakota’s Department of Health is holding off on reporting the daily COVID-19 test results. They report that the lab experienced a recent malfunction on two pieces of lab equipment. Out of an abundance of caution, 82 positive results will be considered inconclusive and the individuals will be asked to retest. All the facilities involved have been…

Jeep Hits Power Pole, Knocks Out Power in North Fargo

The crash happened near the intersection of 23rd Avenue and Broadway

FARGO, N.D. — Parts of north Fargo lost power this afternoon after a driver lost control of his jeep and hit a power pole. Around 3 pm, the driver experienced a malfunction with the steering wheel of his Jeep Cherokee Sport while driving north on Broadway. He told authorities he had no control of the vehicle and hit a power…

Mall of America Shuts Down Similar Ride that Malfunctioned at Ohio State Fair

Although both rides swing back and forth like a pendulum, they are made by different manufacturers

  BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — A ride in the Mall of America was shut down after a similar ride at the Ohio State Fair malfunctioned, leaving one person dead and seven others hurt. A statement from the mall says Shredder’s Mutant Masher will stay closed until being fully inspected by its manufacturer, Chance Rides Inc. The ride is similar to the…