North Dakota Airports get much needed financial boost from COVID relief
MINOT, N.D. – The U.S. Department of Transportation is sending COVID-19 relief funding to 15 airports across North Dakota. The funding comes from the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Act that was signed by former president Donald Trump last March. Minot International Airport received more than $1.5…
Sportsman’s banquet returns
MINOT, N.D. – With the number of people receiving vaccinations increasing and COVID-19 cases decreasing, the Souris River Basin Longbeards made the decision to go ahead with their annual banquet and fundraiser last Saturday. Albeit delayed by several weeks, attendees were eager for the event….
Zero deaths, 49 new COVID-19 cases in ND; active cases statewide are 943
N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Health Sunday morning confirmed 49 new cases of COVID-19 in the state during testing on March 26, bringing the total positives since testing began to 102,583. The number of currently active COVID-19 cases in the state stands at…
Mac Daddy’s dishing up gourmet mac and cheese in downtown Fargo
FARGO, N.D. — This isn’t your ordinary Kraft macaroni and cheese. A new food cart offering gourmet macaroni and cheese dishes is up and running in downtown Fargo and beyond, serving up twists on the comfort food staple. Anthony Bachman is the man behind Mac Daddy’s Gourmet Mac…
Glenburn Fire Department recovering from disaster
MINOT, N.D. – Three weeks ago the Glenburn Fire Department lost all of their equipment in a fire. With the assistance of other fire departments scattered across several states, they have much of their capability back. Trucks and equipment on loan or donated to the station…
My COVID-19 Vaccination Was Rough but Worth It
MINOT, N.D. — Last week, I made an appointment to get the Moderna vaccine’s first shot for COVID-19. I didn’t expect my mention of the appointment on social media to set off a furor, but it did. I got hundreds of often angry and accusatory comments….
Skating club brings ‘The Lion King’ to the rink in Minot
MINOT, N.D. – After a year of not being able to have live shows, the Magic City Figure Skating Club is thrilled to get back on the ice this weekend to perform a Disney classic. Preparing for a live ice show is no easy task. “Every…
Bald eagle populations taking flight in North Dakota, Minnesota
N.D. — As recently as the early 2000s, North Dakota had less than a dozen active bald eagle nesting sites in the state. The number of nesting sites today is around 300, and it is not unusual to see the majestic birds in the skies…
Fargo, Moorhead, West Fargo detail plans for curbside cleanup weeks
FARGO, N.D. — The annual ritual of Spring Cleanup Week may need a slight name change in Fargo and Moorhead this year. Both cities have decided to hold two weeks of curbside pickup rather than one. The change aims to limit risk of spreading the…
Police investigate shooting incident
MINOT, N.D. – Police responded to the southeast residence on the report a juvenile had been shot. Upon arrival, police observed a 15-year-old male victim who sustained a gunshot to the lower jaw. The victim was conscious and alert. Police gave aid and Community Ambulance…
