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City of West Fargo presents COVID-19 prevention seminar

North Dakota Department of Health holds virtual information session to help combat the spread of COVID-19

October 9, 2020

Aaron Walling,

WEST FARGO, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Health holds a virtual COVID-19 information session to help raise awareness surrounding the increase in cases in the state. Director of North Dakota State University’s Center for Immunization Research and Education Dr. Paul Carson provides Covid-19 tips on how to help stop the spread of the virus. “By whatever means we…

‘We may be entering the darkest period’ Gov. Burgum discusses rise in Covid-19 in ND

North Dakota Governor provides an update on the pandemic as the state sees an increase in positive Covid-19 cases.

October 8, 2020

Aaron Walling,

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum expressed his concerns on the record number high of Covid-19 related cases in the state. “There has been a lot of attention nationally around North Dakota leading the nation in positive cases per capita,” Burgum said. Over the past week the state has seen a dramatic increase in positive results with 3,117 new cases…

FM Raise Your Spirits 4th Annual Gala to go on in-person

Around 200 guests are expected

October 8, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — Running a nonprofit can be challenging all on its own, but throw in a pandemic and the obstacles become that much bigger. “Just plain and simple is the ability not to be able to fundraise,” says FM Raise Your Spirits Chairman Bob Stromberg. “Pandemic or no pandemic, they need the money.” Getting the charities that money is…

Fix It Forward Auto Care to open second location in November

To utilize services at Fix It Forward Ministry, you must be referred by a social services agency in town

October 8, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — An auto care shop with a mission bigger than just fixing cars is expanding across the metro. Fix It Forward Auto Care is in the process of opening its second shop on 53rd Avenue South in Fargo. With many businesses closing their doors amid the pandemic, those at the business say they feel lucky to be expanding….

ND E-Waste Company hosts event for Homeward Animal Shelter

One North Dakota man helped contribute a $100 donation by recycling a total of 20 computers.

October 7, 2020

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. – The North Dakota E-Waste company holds “Computers for a Cause” an electronic recycling event helping benefit a local animal shelter. The North Dakota E-Waste recycling event took place just outside of the Ramada and O’Clevy’s parking lot on 13th avenue. North Dakota E-Waste said for every computer donated, a $5 donation would help benefit the Homeward Animal…

Fargo Firefighter discusses his experience battling wildfires in Oregon

He spent close to 12 hour days, seven days a week combating the wildfires.

October 6, 2020

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. – As most states nearby were already tapped out on resources, Fargo firefighter Justin Smith says he traveled to the state of Oregon to help lend a hand. Smith was coming in with experiences of his own, having worked in wild land fires at the bureau of land management in Utah. He spent close to 12 hour days,…

Community rallies behind Fargo man who suffered life-changing injury

People across the metro say Oak Reile is an institution in the community

October 5, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — As the former assistant principal at Ben Franklin Middle School for over 20 years, there’s no question that Oak Reile touched the lives of many. “Oak Reile could fill the Dome with the number of people he’s impacted,” says Ben Franklin principal Shane Martin. “This is the kind of person who would go to Scheels and buy…

UND celebrates inauguration of President Dr. Andrew Armacost

October 5, 2020

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — UND is celebrating the inauguration of Dr. Andrew Armacost as its 13th president. Armacost was chosen by the State Board of Higher Education and began his role as president in June. The ceremony was not open to the public due to COVID-19. Limited UND staff, faculty and Grand Forks leaders, including Mayor Brandon Bochenski, attended the…

Push for mask mandate in Fargo fails

October 5, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – The debate to enact a mask mandate in Fargo is struck down. City Commissioners voted 3-2 against Commissioner John Strand’s proposal to have the measure’s first reading to be held at a meeting in two weeks. Strand and Commissioner Arlette Preston voted in favor. Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney and Commissioners Dave Piepkorn and Tony Gehrig voted against…

Family remembers Wadena woman hit by car and killed: “It hasn’t quite sunk in”

The investigation into the incident that killed 27-year-old Amber Gorentz is still open

October 4, 2020

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WADENA, Minn. — Saying goodbye was always difficult for Amber Gorentz and her siblings. “I swear we’d tell each other we loved each other twenty times before we left,” recalls Amber’s brother Ashton Gorentz. “I don’t know how many hugs before we left each time.” They never anticipated the last hug they shared with Amber would be their final one….