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Fargo, ND, United States

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Notable celebrities featured in Profile by Sanford ad campaign

Commercials featuring the likes of Meghan Trainor, Lady A and Emmitt Smith show the trio hawking Sanford Health's nutrition plan, Profile by Sanford. → Read More

Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota adds $500 COVID-19 vaccine incentive

The new incentive offers $500 to employees who have received the COVID-19 vaccine or have secured a medical or religious exemption from vaccination. → Read More

North Dakota mom's community store 'simplifying the journey' for parents of children with autism

West Fargo mother Meghan Dahnke is the woman behind Toadally Therapeutic Community Store, a marketplace for second-hand goods for children with autism. Inspired by her 7-year-old son Broden, Dahnke launched the business to help parents find affordable equipment. In the process, she and the store have become the mutual link between so many parents in the area. → Read More

7 new COVID-19 deaths reported in North Dakota

Active cases fell by 112 from Wednesday's figure. Fargo's Cass County continued to lead the state in the category, with 781 active cases. → Read More

Legal sports betting coming soon to Dakota Magic Casino in Hankinson, North Dakota

The Dakota Nation Sportsbook is set to feature a “Vegas-style” lounge with large televisions, leather seats with cell phone charging stations, a limited menu, drinks and a “massive” wall-to-wall video screen. → Read More

Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota to require COVID-19 vaccine for all employees

The new policy will apply to all employees, even those working remotely. The company had previously allowed employees to be vaccinated or submit to COVID-19 testing. → Read More

Vantis selects Thales as systems integration partner for North Dakota drone network

Vantis, which is currently testing its network in western North Dakota and rolling out the technology in the Red River Valley, chose Thales to phase in communications and surveillance infrastructure. → Read More

Blockchain.com launches cryptocurrency exchange in North Dakota

Blockchain.com has handled more than $1 trillion worth of cryptocurrency transactions and one-third of all Bitcoin network transactions. → Read More

Despite vaccination, North Dakota Rep. Kelly Armstrong contracts COVID-19

Armstrong, who is self-isolating in North Dakota, said he plans to vote by proxy, saying upcoming votes "are simply too important to miss." → Read More

A look inside Fargo’s new 1.2 million-square-foot Amazon facility

The Amazon Fulfillment Center in north Fargo is the size of 22 football fields and is set to begin operations Sunday, Sept. 19. Take a look inside the massive warehouse with reporter Thomas Evanella and videographer Chris Flynn. → Read More

Amazon is bringing 500 jobs to Fargo. Is an already tight labor market ready?

What do Fargo-Moorhead area employers think of Amazon's arrival? Simply put, it depends who you ask, Chamber CEO Shannon Full said. “There are mixed emotions depending upon the company that you’re talking to,” she said. “The other side of this is if it is companies that have the same type of workforce, there is a significant concern about local talent erosion.” → Read More

Butler Machinery opening new facilities in South Dakota, Nebraska and Montana

Three new locations are planned for Kearney, Neb., Sidney, Mont. and Watertown, S.D. while the company faces hiring challenges in the Fargo-Moorhead area. → Read More

Fargo artist embraces 'brand new opportunity,' launches NFT art

Fargo area artist Kate Baldock, who has minted five of her favorite pieces as non-fungible tokens, distinctly remembered the feeling of realizing there was a lot more to learn than she first anticipated. “My mind is blown,” she said. “I had no idea the scale of what is going on.” → Read More

New northwestern Minnesota paintball course offers colorful adrenaline rush for thrillseekers

Visit Christopher Haverkamp's two-and-a-half acre "woodsball" paintball course — which he calls "The Valley of No Hope" — from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays. → Read More

Midwest Moving Company gets 'rare' opportunity to sponsor NASCAR driver

"We got a cabin out at Leech Lake and we’re all huddled around a small TV at the lake cabin,” Cody Anderson of Midwest Moving Company said. “We’re all screaming at the TV and having a good time.” → Read More

Vantis gets $20M boost to expand unmanned aircraft network into eastern North Dakota

The North Dakota Legislature made a total investment of $30 million into the realm of unmanned aircraft systems, with Vantis receiving $20 million. → Read More

Body found in Red River Saturday afternoon

Police have identified the deceased but have not publicized his identity. → Read More

North Dakota's active COVID-19 cases continue to fall, zero deaths reported

Bismarck's Burleigh County had the most active cases Saturday, May 29. → Read More

Small business owner warns others after falling victim to cyber attack

With both the frequency and cost of cybercrime on the rise each year, businesses are advised to stay vigilant and informed to avoid falling victim. → Read More

Active cases steadily dropping as North Dakota reports zero new COVID-19 deaths for third straight day

Burleigh County continued to have the most active cases of any county in the state Sunday. → Read More