FARGO, N.D. – Plug and Play selects Fargo as the site of its newest location with a focus on agriculture technology. Founding partners include Bremer Bank, CHS, Microsoft and The OCP Group. Plug and Play works with hundreds of start-ups each year. The Fargo office will run two three month programs per year. Startups accepted into the programs will get…
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum says the risk for Coronavirus remains low in North Dakota with no cases reported, but people play a key role in reducing the impact of it. That includes washing your hands, covering your cough in your elbow, avoiding sick people and staying home if you feel ill. The Department of Health recommends not buying…
FARGO, N.D. — With the Coronavirus still making its way around the globe, some in North Dakota and Minnesota are questioning their upcoming travel plans. One local travel agent says he’s had to cancel a trip for someone going to Asia. Travel agents say it’s too early to determine whether or not they’ll see more cancellations in the coming weeks….
FARGO, N.D.- Andrea Baumgardner was nominated in the Best Chef Midwest category. The food at BernBaum is inspired by Nordic and Jewish cuisine. The chef is the only nominee from North and South Dakota. She says although she’s the one being nominated, it could not have been possible without her team. “It feels really nice when someone recognizes the work…
FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota Senator John Hoeven secured a major helping hand for farmers. The Republican announces over a quarter of a billion dollars in disaster assistance. The money will go towards assisting sugar beet farmers across the country following a historically bad growing season. The funds are a part of the additional 1.5 billion dollars in disaster assistance…
FARGO, N.D. — After a historically wet fall across the Red River Valley, county and city officials from across the metro say it’s vital that the government works with community members to prepare for potential flooding. That’s where the Cass Clay VOAD comes in. “VOAD is actually a group of organizations that come together and work on preparedness, recovery in…
FARGO, N.D. — Declaring a flood emergency means local government agencies will be able to manage resources and funding under conditions that aren’t normally accounted for or anticipated. According to the latest spring flood outlook, the risk of flooding across the metro has been reduced slightly, but it still remains substantial. Sandbagging efforts will take place March 10th to the…
FARGO, N.D. — Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg is getting his field staff in place ahead of Minnesota’s primary on Tuesday and North Dakota’s caucuses on March 10th. The downtown Fargo campaign office houses 11 field organizers for North Dakota and western Minnesota. Staff members say voters are looking to elect a strong leader with a proven success record. They…
Sam Cabral WASHINGTON — Closing pay gaps is not usually a bipartisan effort in the capital, but a bipartisan effort in both chambers of Congress could end a major pay disparity between non-active duty and active duty military. Soldiers who perform tasks such as parachute jumps, explosives demolition and toxic fuels handling are eligible for hazardous duty incentive pay. HDIP…
FARGO, N.D. — An NDSU student from Hoffman, Minnesota died early Saturday morning when he fell through the ice on Olson Lake in Elk Lake Township while snowmobiling. According to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, 22-year-old Ben Anderson was transported to Alomere Hospital in Alexandria after falling through. Ben was later flown to Sanford, where he was pronounced dead. His…
