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Unlike the May 30 riot that filled downtown with tear gas and the sounds of explosions, a sense of hope filled the park Friday afternoon.

The amendment allows all facilities to start outdoor visitation of residents and introduces standards for nursing homes to open up indoor visitation.

FARGO — Severe thunderstorms with chances of tornadoes, hail up to 2 inches in diameter and wind gusts up to 75 mph may hit eastern North Dakota late Saturday and continue into Monday, June 8.

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Authorities are investigating an assault that left a man dead in Moorhead on Thursday, June 4, city police said.

FARGO — After more than two hours of speeches, music and dance, Black Lives Matter activists concluded their rally at downtown Fargo's Island Park around 3:30 p.m.

ST. PAUL -- As part of the state’s next phase in its coronavirus response, which begins June 10, gyms and fitness centers as well as pools and aquatic centers will be reopening soon with some restrictions, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and state officials announced at a Friday, June 5, press conference.

BEMIDJI, Minn. -- The death of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer last week has sparked protests and discussions of racial injustice across the country. Many college football teams have been at the forefront of such discussions, including at Bemidji State.

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Minneapolis law enforcement officers would not be allowed to restrain an individual by the neck or place them in a choke hold if a judge agrees to the order. An officer would also be required to intervene should their colleague initiate an unauthorized use of force.

BISMARCK — Gov. Doug Burgum will hold a press briefing at 3 p.m. CDT Friday, June 5, to provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic in North Dakota.

BISMARCK – The State Board of Higher Education unanimously voted during a recent board meeting to implement a new policy to protect the privacy of student data.

Black Lives Matter focuses on the inequity and injustices faced by black people, while also uplifting the humanity of black people. It is imperative to understand that this movement does not view black lives as being more valuable than the lives of any other people. Contrary to this false narrative, often used to undermine its legitimacy, Black Lives Matter asserts that all lives matter.

But, others point out, there is plenty of precedent for city leaders with their own business ties. Also, the council acts as a check-and-balance system on any policy changes that mayors propose.

ST. PAUL — Gov. Tim Walz will announce the next steps in Minnesota’s response to COVID-19 at 2 p.m. Friday, June 5.

MINOT, N.D. — George Floyd's death has sparked a tumultuous national debate about accountability for law enforcement. There seems to be a growing consensus that cops who do stupid, and sometimes even awful, things should face scrutiny.

Stephen-Argyle is taking to the road in order to get baseball started this summer.

Dennis and Beverly Bosh visited the Veterans Memorial Park in south Grand Forks on Thursday, June 4, to see images of his uncle and great-uncle on the wall.

Regular weekend hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; on Monday, Sept. 7, which is Labor Day, the boathouse will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The event was held to remember George Floyd, the man who died last month after he was pinned to the ground for nearly nine minutes by a Minneapolis police officer.