North Dakota flu numbers remain low as season ends
BISMARCK, N.D. – With all of the focus on COVID-19 the past year, many of us may have forgotten about a different virus: influenza. Spring is typically the end of flu season, but in North Dakota, there wasn’t much of a flu season at all….
COVID: 4.2% 14-day avg.; 776 total active; 43.2% fully vaccinated
BISMARCK, N.D. – As of Wednesday 5/12, North Dakota’s 14-day rolling average positivity rate is 4.2%. In total, there have been 108,763 confirmed cases and 1,502 total deaths attributed to COVID-19 in North Dakota. 32 are currently hospitalized due to COVID with 3 ICU beds…
Living with ever-changing guidelines
BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota hit another dark milestone with COVID-19. Today it was reported the state hit 1,500 COVID-related deaths statewide, and is also one death away from 900 in long-term care. However, these thresholds are becoming fewer and far between. When the state…
North Dakota Capitol will host murder trial due to pandemic
BISMARCK, N.D.— The North Dakota Capitol will serve as a courthouse for a high-profile murder trial next week due to the high number of people likely to attend and the need to maintain social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic. Beginning Monday, May 17, the two…
Nurses, public health director honored at luncheon
BISMARCK, N.D. – Local hospitals, nursing schools and businesses came together Wednesday to honor and celebrate nurses during the Tribune’s third annual “Nurses: The Heart of Health Care” luncheon at Bismarck State College’s National Energy Center of Excellence. The event, presented by CHI St. Alexius Health and…
United Community Bank Athlete of the Week: Lainey Sandberg
MINOT, N.D. – Minot High soccer player Lainey Sandberg said she’s enjoyed competing on the pitch with her playmaking teammates. “We have a lot of chemistry this year. I think they know what runs us and the wingers are making. They give us perfect chips…
North Dakota Has Millions In Unclaimed Property, Some May Be Yours?
N.D. – There’s pretty much a website for everything these days, including a state run site that will let you know if you have some rainy day money laying around somewhere. There is around $58 billion in unclaimed money and property held by states, national…
City of Velva working to clean vandalism from park bridge
VELVA, N.D. – Last week a bridge in Velva City Park was vandalized with graffiti. Park officials said they are already in the process of clearing it up. The park district also told us the damage was done by a juvenile who was turned in…