Citing ‘extremism’, Western North Dakota’s Lone Democratic Lawmaker May Not Run for Re-Election
MINOT, N.D. — Sen. Erin Oban of District 35 holds a unique position in North Dakota politics. She’s the only Democrat elected to public office in an area that can plausibly be described as “western” North Dakota. Which, in turn, means she’s one of the few Democrats…
Homebound residents encouraged to contact Fargo Cass Public Health for vaccine
FARGO, N.D. – Cass County residents who are homebound and can’t get the COVID-19 vaccine through their provider, a pharmacy, or other vaccine clinic are encouraged to contact Fargo Cass Public Health (FCPH) to inquire about access to vaccine through one of their mobile missions….
NDSU student exhibit to highlight 1918-20 Spanish flu pandemic in Red River Valley
FARGO, N.D. — NDSU students are asking the public to take a look back on a different pandemic that hit the Red River Valley. Public history students are opening an art exhibit called “Remembering the forgotten pandemic: The 1918 to 1920 Spanish Influenza Pandemic in…
Fargo Public Schools Changing Mask Guidelines
FARGO, N.D. – In the Fargo Public School District, masks are no longer required on elementary playgrounds or during outside physical education activities. On June 7th, face masks will become optional in the District’s buildings, and schools will no longer conduct contact tracing. At the…
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…
