Polk County COVID-19 update for April 19
MINOT, N.D. – A 66th Polk County resident has died from complications related to the COVID-19 virus, and the Minnesota Department of Health reported in its April 15 COVID update that the person is between the ages of 40 to 44. The MDH also…
ND State Hospital looking to fill various positions
MINOT, N.D. – The North Dakota State Hospital is planning to host job interview fairs throughout the month in hopes of filling various health care-related positions. The hospital provides specialized inpatient and residential care to those suffering from mental illnesses and substance use disorders. They…
Grand Forks-based Airtonomy faces growth and challenges, while tech hub prepares to move forward
GRAND FORKS, N.D. – The software company is growing and looking to hire new employees — computer scientists and engineers — while at the same time looking to expand its footprint on the building’s second floor. It’s the most advanced tech company in the building,…
Oxford Brewing Company gets its first beer in the bottle and out the door
GRAND FORKS, N.D. – The Oxford Brewing Company is perhaps Grand Forks’ smallest brewery, since it is located in the former Sof-Teez Soft Ice Cream Shop on North 20th Street. It’s now up and running and supplying local restaurants and residents with what the owners…
North Dakota lawmakers greenlight pilot program for extra-long trucks
N.D. – The extra-long semitrailer trucks sometimes called “road trains” may be headed for a road near you soon, after a trial run for the vehicles cleared a final legislative hurdle on Friday, April 16. Both the North Dakota House and Senate greenlighted a pilot…
FPD respond to motorcycle vs. car crash in N. Fargo
FARGO, N.D. – Fargo Police and Fire Departments responded to an accident in North Fargo at the intersection of 10th St. and 15th Ave. The crash involved two motorcycles and a car according to an officer at the scene, two people were sent to the…
Fargo Park Board considers 3 options for renovated Island Park pool
FARGO, N.D. – — The Fargo Park Board is welcoming input after three options with estimated price tags have been revealed for a renovated Island Park pool planned for downtown. One option is to keep the pool layout as-is with replacement of the pools and…
ND ready for next phase of vaccination effort
MINOT, N.D. – After an initial rush to get the vaccine the North Dakota Health Department says they are starting to see a slowdown in demand for COVID-19 shots. State Immunization Director Molly Howell says it may be a combination of hesitancy and some people…
