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FTC Hoping to Block Sanford Health’s Buyout of Mid Dakota Clinic in Bismarck

The administrative trial is set to begin in November

  BISMARCK, ND — A major blow to the latest proposed merger involving Sanford Health. The Federal Trade Commission is going to court to block the company’s buyout of Mid Dakota Clinic in Bismarck. The FTC and North Dakota Attorney General have filed a complaint in federal court to stop the deal. It says the merger would reduce competition and…

Big Name Celebrities Celebrate Sanford’s “Milestone” in Concert

Fergie, Lionel Richie, Josh Duhamel and Carzon Wentz greeted thousands in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. — Some big name celebrities came to Fargo to celebrate a new hospital. Most of them have North Dakota ties. “I love this state so much,” said Josh Duhamel to a crowd near Sanford’s new medical center. “I’m so proud to be back here.” Josh Duhamel and Carson Wentz joined Fergie and Lionel Richie to celebrate Sanford’s new…

LIVE: Celebrities Flock to Fargo’s New Sanford Medical Center Opening Celebration

The concerts are closed to the public, but employees of Sanford are enjoying a grand celebration

FARGO, ND — Fergie, Josh Duhamel, Lionel Richie and Carson Wentz are all in town to celebrate a new medical center. KVRR’s Nick Broadway joins us live from the stage near the nearly $500 million Sanford Medical Center in Fargo. Categories: Business, Community, Entertainment, Health, Local News, News Landing Page, North Dakota News Tags: CARSON WENTZ, FARGO, FERGIE, JOSH DUHAMEL,…

Pilot Identified in Plane Crash Near Mahnomen

Two MnDOT employees rushed to the plane and pulled the pilot from the wreckage

MAHNOMEN, Minn. — A pilot is in a Fargo hospital after crashing his plane south of Mahnomen near the airport. The Mahnomen County Sheriff says the crash happened around 8 o’clock last night and was witnessed by two MnDOT employees. They rushed to the plane and pulled the pilot from the wreckage. He’s identified as 56-year-old Mark Habedank of Twin Valley….

Pilot Airlifted To Fargo After Crash

The Mahnomen County Sheriff's Office received a 9-1-1 call reporting a plane crash near the Mahnomen Airport.

MAHNOMEN – A pilot was airlifted to Sanford Medical Center in Fargo Tuesday night after his plane crashed south of Mahnomen. Sheriff Doug Krier says the plane went down in a field near the Mahnomen airport around 8 p.m. Two MN-DOT employees traveling on Highway 59 saw the plane crash and pulled the pilot from the wreck. The man’s name…

Erbert and Gerbert’s: Helping Sick Children for Every Sandwich Sold

Their goal is set at $3,000 for this year

FARGO, N.D. — A sub chain in the Valley is helping sick children every time they sell a sandwich. For every sandwich sold on Tuesday, Erbert and Gerbert’s will give one dollar to the Children’s Miracle Network at Sanford Children’s Hospital. All six locations across the Fargo, Moorhead, Bismarck and Grand Forks are participating. It’s the tenth year they’ve done…

Law Enforcement Holding Active Shooter Drill at New Sanford Hospital

The drill will allow teams to test capabilities and procedures and prepare for a real-life crisis to better serve the community

  FARGO, ND — Sanford’s new medical center will be swarming with law enforcement officers on Tuesday. An active shooter drill will be held starting at 8 a.m. Local hospitals, law enforcement agencies and emergency responders will participate. The drill will allow teams to test capabilities and procedures and prepare for a real-life crisis to better serve the community. Construction…

Wrigley Being Considered for ND’s Top Prosecutor Job…Again

Wrigley served as U.S. attorney from 2001 to 2009 and hired Myers as assistant prosecutor

  NORTH DAKOTA — Former Lieutenant Governor Drew Wrigley could be getting one of his old jobs back. According to Senator Hoeven, Wrigley and Chris Myers are both being considered by the White House for North Dakota’s top federal prosecutor job. But Hoeven says Myers has told him he does not want to go through the nomination process. Wrigley served…

ATV Crash in Beltrami County Sends One Woman to the Hospital

RESCUE WORKERS found a 64-year-old female had rolled the ATV she was driving

  BELTRAMI COUNTY, N.D. — A woman is in Sanford Hospital in Fargo after an ATV crash in Beltrami County. Officials got a 911 call Saturday night just after 8 about the crash 15 miles northwest of Bemidji. They found a 64-year-old female had rolled the ATV she was driving. She was not wearing a helmet. The woman was airlifted…

Sanford Introduces New Facility’s Helipad

The AirMed team tested their first helicopter landing

FARGO, N.D. — Another exciting ‘first’ kicks off at Sanford’s new hospital. Sanford’s AirMed team began its first test landings and approaches at the new facility’s helipad. Sanford AirMed is an ambulance service that provides medical transport for critically ill or injured patients. They have a 40 year history and have flown more than 70,000 patients. Team members say they’re…