State bill to ban types of THC in North Dakota
FARGO, N.D. – For those buying and selling THC, a new bill on the governor’s desk could mean trouble. “I don’t think it should be a crime,” Joe Steiner says. Although it’s never been for him, Steiner says as a college student, he knows several…
Extreme drought conditions expanded in North Dakota this week despite precipitation
MINOT, N.D. – The Minot area received some of the highest moisture totals in the state from the recent rain and snowfall with almost an inch of precipitation in places, particularly to the northeast of the city. However, even considering the precipitation, the U.S. Drought…
Some UND athletes begin getting COVID-19 vaccinations
MINOT, N.D. – Some UND athletes have started taking advantage of that — a major step toward preventing them from contracting the virus and from keeping them out of mandatory quarantines if they encounter someone who is COVID-19 positive. “They’re no different than any other…
5 new positive cases reported in Stutsman County Friday
MINOT, N.D. – Across North Dakota, 179 positive tests were reported. Area counties with positive tests included one each in Foster and LaMoure counties. Cass County reported the most positive tests with 63. The department reported the deaths of a man in his 70s from…
179 new COVID-19 cases in North Dakota, along with 3 new deaths
FARGO, N.D. – 179 new cases of COVID-19 is being reported by the North Dakota Department of Health on Friday, along with 3 new deaths. 1,478 people have died in the state since the pandemic began. The daily positivity rate is at 3.75%. There are…
North Dakota’s active COVID-19 cases hold steady; Cass County hits 200 total pandemic deaths
BISMARCK, N.D.— Following are the North Dakota Department of Health COVID-19 case rates, deaths, hospitalizations and vaccinations as of Friday, April 16. Because all data is preliminary, some numbers and totals may change from one day to the next. Statewide case rates NEW CASES: 179 TOTAL…
Fargo’s vaccination rate is 50 percent
FARGO, N.D. – Fargo Cass Public Health says the city is nearing a Covid-19 vaccination milestone despite a change in vaccinations. Earlier this week the Johnson and Johnson vaccine was put on pause. Six people out of the more than six million who received the…
Troubled travelers back home Wednesday after unexpected flight cancellations left them stranded for days
GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Several people from Fargo and Grand Forks are finally back home Wednesday night after unexpected flight cancellations left them stranded in Florida for days. It took a village to get one group of friends, which started as strangers, back north. When…
Minot woman launches non-profit to ease insulin prices
MINOT, N.D. – A Minot woman is starting a non-profit to connect diabetics who struggle to pay for their insulin with services that could reduce the cost. Shauna McDowell said she got the idea for the project after losing her health insurance and noticing the…
Scandinavian Heritage Park prepares for season
MINOT, N.D. – The Scandinavian Heritage Park in Minot is gearing up for its season starting in May, and Your News Leader wanted to take a look at how it’s been doing. The park saw a drop off in some events last year due to…
