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Speedway Steakhouse & Event Center in West Fargo Closes

June 20, 2023

TJ Nelson,

TwitterWEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Another restaurant in the metro has closed. According to a Facebook post, Speedway Steakhouse & Event Center in West Fargo closed on May 31. It says they were sad to announce the closure but had to look out for the health of their staff since they were constantly short staffed. They are looking for someone…

Employees and residents at Eventide in Moorhead receive COVID-19 vaccine

After the vaccines have been administered, Kollar says it's important to keep an eye out for any issue that may arise.

December 28, 2020

George Gonzales,

MOORHEAD, Minn.- Eventide Senior Living Community receives a sense of relief after the arrival of COVID-19 vaccinations. “I’m very excited to receive the vaccine. I’m excited to see what this brings for our staff, for our residents, for the community and just looking forward to turning the page in the pandemic and improving from here,” Executive Director at Eventide Senior…

NDSU lanches mental health app WellTrack for students, faculty and staff

The university says they've seen a big increase in anxiety, stress and depression.

October 27, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.- NDSU launches a free mental health app to help students dealing with stress, anxiety and depression. WellTrack allows students, faculty and staff to take an assessment regarding any of these disorders. It also provides modules to do some self guidance learning. The university says they’ve seen a big increase in anxiety, stress and depression. They hope that through…

A Second Lincoln Elementary Staff Member Gets COVID-19 This Week

September 30, 2020

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — Parents with children in Lincoln Elementary are being told that a staff member at the school has COVID-19. It’s the second such notification this week. In the letter to parents, the principal says the staff member was in contact with students and staff. A list of close contacts of potential exposure was developed but no students were…

Fargo VA Celebrates Staff During Start of Hospital Week

They say despite a little chill in the air, VA staff got a very warm welcome

May 11, 2020

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — Staff at the Fargo VA given a special welcome to work this morning at the start of Hospital Week. Fargo VA leadership, Veterans Service Organization representatives and police officers gathered at the entrance to say “thank you” to the staff for all their hard work over the course of the year and especially during the COVID-19 pandemic….

MSUM Faculty Hosting Public Forum On Monday Evening To Discuss Cuts With Public

The Meeting Starts At 5pm On Monday.

April 26, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — MSUM Faculty Association is hosting a public forum Monday night on the recent decision to cut 11 majors and numerous staff positions. The meeting is meant to give people the chance to voice their opinions on the cuts and also for the staff to report their findings. Association President Matt Craig says they will be meeting with…

MSUM Proposes Cutting 10 Majors, 66 Positions to Make Up For $6 Million Budget Shortfall

There would also be cuts in three administrator positions, 43 faculty and 20 staff positions.

April 15, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — A $6 million budget deficit for Minnesota University of Moorhead is leading the University to proposing cuts to majors and staff. 10 majors would be cut including advertising, international studies and the university’s theatre arts program. There would also be cuts in three administrator positions, 43 faculty and 20 staff positions. MSUM Union Faculty President Matt Craig…

MSUM Begins Faculty And Staff Cuts

Faculty union leaders spent the afternoon meeting with those affected by the layoffs

April 14, 2020

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Faculty and staff cuts are being made at Minnesota State University Moorhead. President Anne Blackhurst will answer questions during a Zoom news conference at 1:00 PM Wednesday. Layoffs were expected due to a $6 million budget shortfall and they started happening on Tuesday. In a release, the university says in order for MSUM to have success in…

Cass County Correctional Facility Discusses Their Procedure For Sick Inmates

The Cass County Sherrif discussed the facility's process of isolation and quarantine

April 3, 2020

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CASS COUNTY, N.D. – Since the COVID-19 pandemic started, The Cass County correctional facility has been taking extra precautions to assure the safety of inmates and staff. “That begins with a screening process when officers come to our facility. That screening process is for the officers who are bringing the intakes into our facility and then the actual person who…

UND Hosting Live Forums to Address Student, Faculty and Staff Questions on Tuesday

The meetings will be recorded for anyone unable to attend.

March 24, 2020

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GRAND FORKS, N.D.–University of North Dakota leaders are holding two live forums on Tuesday to address questions and concerns from students, faculty and staff. The faculty and staff forum is scheduled for 12 p.m. and the student forum for 4 p.m. Both forums will be held on Zoom. Students, faculty and staff can submit questions for UND leaders through Zoom’s…