Grand Forks-based Airtonomy faces growth and challenges, while tech hub prepares to move forward
GRAND FORKS, N.D. – The software company is growing and looking to hire new employees — computer scientists and engineers — while at the same time looking to expand its footprint on the building’s second floor. It’s the most advanced tech company in the building,…
Oxford Brewing Company gets its first beer in the bottle and out the door
GRAND FORKS, N.D. – The Oxford Brewing Company is perhaps Grand Forks’ smallest brewery, since it is located in the former Sof-Teez Soft Ice Cream Shop on North 20th Street. It’s now up and running and supplying local restaurants and residents with what the owners…
North Dakota lawmakers greenlight pilot program for extra-long trucks
N.D. – The extra-long semitrailer trucks sometimes called “road trains” may be headed for a road near you soon, after a trial run for the vehicles cleared a final legislative hurdle on Friday, April 16. Both the North Dakota House and Senate greenlighted a pilot…
FPD respond to motorcycle vs. car crash in N. Fargo
FARGO, N.D. – Fargo Police and Fire Departments responded to an accident in North Fargo at the intersection of 10th St. and 15th Ave. The crash involved two motorcycles and a car according to an officer at the scene, two people were sent to the…
Fargo Park Board considers 3 options for renovated Island Park pool
FARGO, N.D. – — The Fargo Park Board is welcoming input after three options with estimated price tags have been revealed for a renovated Island Park pool planned for downtown. One option is to keep the pool layout as-is with replacement of the pools and…
ND ready for next phase of vaccination effort
MINOT, N.D. – After an initial rush to get the vaccine the North Dakota Health Department says they are starting to see a slowdown in demand for COVID-19 shots. State Immunization Director Molly Howell says it may be a combination of hesitancy and some people…
North Dakota’s active COVID-19 cases take weekly Sunday dip
BISMARCK, N.D. — Following are the North Dakota Department of Health COVID-19 case rates, deaths, hospitalizations and vaccinations as of Sunday, April 18. Because all data is preliminary, some numbers and totals may change from one day to the next. Statewide case rates NEW CASES: 58 TOTAL…
COVID-19 vaccination rate for Black North Dakotans well below other groups
FARGO, N.D. — Inside Harvest Intercontinental Church, all masks were off. Live drum music and a synthesizer pumped out a reggae tune, keeping nearly 100 people, many originally from Liberia and other African countries, singing and swaying in worship. Mothers, fathers, young and old danced…
Job Service of North Dakota asking employers to report job refusals
MINOT, N.D. – The request applies to job-seekers who are receiving unemployment benefits. According to Job Service, unemployment insurance claimants are required to make weekly job contacts to maintain eligibility to receive benefits. Job Service has noted that some people are scheduling interviews and not…
Always in Season/ Mike Jacobs: Fox sparrows steal the show in the snow
MINOT, N.D. – The first fox sparrow of the season showed up at the feeder array at our place west of Gilby, N.D., about 10 days ago. About the same time, reports of fox sparrow sightings began in Grand Forks. On Tuesday evening, four fox…
