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Minnesota can expect phase one of vaccine distributions as early as next week

Even with a vaccine in site, the governor insists precautionary measures still must be taken.

MINNESOTA – Governor Tim Walz discusses Minnesota’s plan for the distribution of COVID-19 vaccinations in the state. “Exactly how long we’re going to need to be keeping six feet apart and avoiding close crowds and wearing masks – we don’t know any of that yet,” says  Minnesota Health Department Commissioner Jan Malcolm. What we know is the state of Minnesota…

City of Moorhead Asks for Public Input on Community Development Needs

There will be another meeting next week

MOORHEAD, Minn. — The city of Moorhead is looking for input as it draws up its plans for the next few years and that includes housing. The city held a meeting for people to discuss what they see as community development needs. This input will help Moorhead put together its Five Year Consolidated Plan and 2020 Annual Action Plan. The…

Sen. Hoeven Meets With Producers Affected by Tariffs to Discuss Agriculture Assistance Plan

The $16 Billion plan has three elements

FARGO, N.D. — Many farmers across the country are hurting because of the trade war. North Dakota Senator John Hoeven met with producers to discuss an agriculture assistance program. “We’ve lost so much income because of the decline in the markets, and it’s just been really difficult and a challenge for everyone in the cattle industry,” Shelly Ziesch, a cattle rancher from…

West Fargo Unveils Plan to Manage City’s Future Growth

City leaders believe West Fargo 2.0 will direct the community into a vibrant future

WEST FARGO, N.D. — The city of West Fargo invited the public to hear the final draft of a plan that will manage the city’s growth for the next ten years and beyond. The city says West Fargo 2.0 will lead the community into sustained growth for years to come. West Fargo’s motto is “A City on the Grow!”  And…

To Keep the Fergus Falls State Hospital Complex or Demolish It?

To a hospital, going back 100 years, that was the main source of employment in Fergus Falls, with over 3,000 residents

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — It’s a conversation Minnesota communities have been having for over a decade…will the Fergus Falls State Hospital Complex be preserved or demolished? The city of Fergus Falls is trying to implement a phased plan to come up with a compromise. “I don’t think there’s many people in the community that don’t have a connection of some…

Bismarck City Officials Find $10,000 in Funding for Emergency Shelter

Now the commission is requesting a plan on how the money needs to be spent to provide the service

  BISMARCK, ND — Bismarck city officials have found some funding to take in the homeless for a short period of time. The city commission says $10,000 in funding can be used to help shelter the homeless in the community for about 20 nights. The city’s only emergency shelter for men closed on October 27 and the United Way has…

MNsure Hits Goal for 2018 Registrations

Registrations in private plans are 12.5 percent higher than the same time last year

  MINNESOTA — Minnesota’s health insurance exchange says it has signed up more than 108,000 people in health plans. Wednesday’s deadline for coverage effective in the New Year helped MNsure hit a new high watermark for registrations. Registrations in private plans are 12.5 percent higher than the same time last year. Wednesday’s deadline also fueled massive traffic to the site…

Protesters are Asking Hoeven to Vote Against GOP Tax Plan

Republicans in Congress have proposed a tax plan that many people in the metro are not happy with

FARGO, ND — Republicans in Congress have proposed a tax plan that many people in the metro are not happy with. A group of protesters brought a check to Senator Hoeven’s office saying the tax plan favors corporations and the top 1% over working people. They say the plan only benefits those who make over 40–thousand dollars a year but…

President Trump Signs Executive Order Making Low-Premium Health Insurance Plans More Available

But the changes Mr. Trump hopes to bring about could take months or even longer

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump predicts “millions and millions of people” will benefit from his action to unwind the health care law. He’s signed an executive order to make lower-premium plans more widely available. But the changes Mr. Trump hopes to bring about could take months or even longer. The proposals may not be finalized in time to affect…

Netflix Raising Prices on Streaming Plans

The change affects most of Netflix's 53 million U.S. subscribers, although some won't be hit so long as they don't mind going without high-definition video

  NATIONAL — Netflix is raising the price for its most popular video streaming plan by 10 percent; a move that could boost its profits but slow the subscriber growth that drives its stock price. The change affects most of Netflix’s 53 million U.S. subscribers, although some won’t be hit so long as they don’t mind going without high-definition video….