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Prairie Saint John’s still operating amid computer systems shutdown

Universal Health Services, who owns the Fargo hospital, is the victim of one the largest medical cyber attacks in history.

September 29, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. –What is said to be one of the largest medical cyber attacks in history is hitting close to home Computer systems under Universal Health Services started to fail around 2:00 a.m. on Sunday. Prairie Saint John’s in Fargo is owned by that company and decided to shut down their IT system completely to ensure the safety of patient…

North Dakota Interim State Health Officer resigns

September 25, 2020

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NORTH DAKOTA – Interim State Health Officer Dr. Paul Mariani has resigned. He is the second person in the position to step down. Dr. Mariani was appointed after Dr. Andrew Stahl resigned last month. Dr. Stahl got the position after State Health Officer Mylynn Tufte resigned in May. “While Dr. Mariani’s tenure was short, we are grateful for his service…

Election Day voting in Grand Forks Co. will only be held at Alerus Center

September 25, 2020

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GRAND FORKS COUNTY, N.D. – There will only be one polling place on Election Day in Grand Forks County. County Auditor Debbie Nelson says the county has moved to vote by mail and ballots can only be cast at the Alerus Center on November third. The decision was made because of the coronavirus pandemic. People can also take part in…

Fargo man hits man trying to get into his home with end of shotgun

September 23, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – Two homeowners woke up to a burglar attempting to break into their house overnight and one of them decided to take action and defend their property. Around 2:30 Wednesday morning, Kevin and CJ were startled awake by two loud bangs and the sound of shattering glass. “I was terrified. When your husband yells ‘Hide!’ at you and…

ND’s new Covid-19 plans include re-prioritizing nurses & a new test

High-speed testing and new developments to better care for health-care workers and those in long-term facilities

September 23, 2020

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NORTH DAKOTA – With case numbers still on the rise, Governor Doug Burgum is moving 12 counties into a higher risk level and lowering three others. He says the state is coming up with new ways of handling COVID-19. Burgum’s plans for nurses and high-speed testing are some of the ways he’s hoping the state can better control the corona…

Libertarian Vice Presidential nominee Spike Cohen to visit Fargo

September 22, 2020

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Courtesy: Spike Cohen/FacebookFARGO, N.D. – Jeremy “Spike” Cohen will be in Fargo on Wednesday for a Bus Tour 2.0 event. The Libertarian is campaigning to become Jo Jorgenson’s Vice President. Cohen will speak on “things that are important in your life” including education, health care and taxes according to the event’s Facebook page. The 38-year-old owned a web design business,…

Fargo City Commission moves to draft a mask mandate

September 21, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – In a 3-2 vote, the Fargo City Commission allows the city attorney to draft a mask mandate with and without penalties if someone does not wear one. Commissioners Dave Piepkorn and Tony Gehrig voted against the move. Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney and Commissioners Strand and Arlette Preston voted in favor of it. “October 19 is the soonest…

League of Women Voters inform voters ahead of Election Day

September 11, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – The League of Women Voters of the Red River Valley is getting Fargo-Moorhead ready for Election Day. The organization is trying to encourage voters to get informed and to be aware of changes made this year. They will hold several events leading up to November 3 in person and online. Their main goal is to encourage early…

Sen. Sherrod Brown shares why Joe Biden will fight for MN & ND

September 11, 2020

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UNITED STATES – With only a couple of months to go before the presidential election President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden are trying to lock in with voters. Polls show Midwestern battlegrounds will play a key part in the election. A Morning Consult poll released Thursday shows Biden leading Trump 50% to 44% nationwide and 49% to 44%…

Crews on scene of elevator fire in Grandin, N.D.

September 10, 2020

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GRANDIN, N.D. – Fire crews and the Cass County Sheriff’s Office responded to an elevator fire in Grandin, North Dakota. They were sent to the nine hundred block of Industry Drive around 4:00 Thursday afternoon. A conveyer inside the building caught fire. The Fire Chief says there was never any threat to the public. “Something ignited inside there, and we’re…