The ‘Too Much Paperwork’ Argument Against Political Transparency Is a Farce
MINOT, N.D. — As soon as I publish a column arguing that North Dakota’s lawmakers earn their pay and should certainly get the modest pay increase they’ve scheduled for themselves, they go and do something that makes me think maybe they really are overpaid after all. I’m…
North Dakota reports 2 COVID-19 deaths as Fargo area cases rise
BISMARCK, N.D. — Following are the North Dakota Department of Health COVID-19 case rates, deaths, hospitalizations and vaccinations as of Tuesday, April 6. Because all data is preliminary, some numbers and totals may change from one day to the next. Statewide case rates NEW CASES: 261 TOTAL…
NDSU nursing and pharmacy students help to Protect the Herd
FARGO, N.D. – More than 20 North Dakota State University nursing and pharmacy students are volunteering to help Protect the Herd during the COVID-19 vaccination clinic on campus for students, faculty and staff receiving the single-dose Johnson and Johnson vaccine on March 31 and April…
COVID-19 vaccine supplies starting to exceed demand in Fargo-Moorhead
FARGO, N.D.— Health providers are concerned that the local supply of COVID-19 vaccine is beginning to surpass the demand and health providers are offering walk-in opportunities for people to come in for shots. Essentia Health, Sanford Health and Fargo Cass Public Health all are offering…
261 new Covid cases, 2 more deaths in North Dakota
FARGO, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Health is confirming 261 new cases of COVID-19 and two deaths reported in the state. In total, 1,468 deaths have been linked to COVID-19 in the state. In Cass County alone, there are currently 138 new cases….
Vaccine hesitancy raises concerns for Sanford Health official
FARGO, N.D. — A Sanford Health medical expert says there is still some hesitancy throughout the community when it comes to getting a COVID-19 vaccine. As more people receive their vaccinations, the number still remains far below the ideal, says Sanford Health’s Chief Medical Officer…
Thrifty White Pharmacy offering thousands of vaccine appointments around the Red River Valley
FARGO, N.D. – If you’ve been looking for a place to get your COVID-19 vaccine, Thrifty White Pharmacy has over 2,000 appointments available in both Minnesota and North Dakota. The majority of the appointments available appear to be for the two-shot Moderna vaccine, which is…
Private surgery and health care campus planned for West Fargo
WEST FARGO, N.D. — A health care company is planning a $26 million specialty care facility in West Fargo that will bring more than 200 above-average paying jobs to the city of West Fargo. A for-profit, private practice “health care group” is planning a 90,000-square-foot…
