More than 4 million Americans have rolled up their sleeves for the new omicron-specific booster shots. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the new shots are designed to target the most common omicron strains of the coronavirus. The U.S. has ordered 171 million doses of the new boosters for the fall.
North Dakota Health Department has placed an initial order for 19,900 shots.
'Snirt' Threatens Minnesota's Farm Soil
(UMN extension via Minnesota News Connection) (By Mike Moen. Minnesota News Connection) - Dirty-looking snow piles are common this time of year in Minnesota, but in towns and cities surrounded by farms, they might look even worse thanks to wind erosi...
Feb 11, 2026
Grand Forks School Board Approves Budget Cuts
(Grand Forks Public Schools image) (KNOX) - The Grand Forks School Board approved an over 4 million dollar cut in the budget. The budget cut will take place in in 2026-2027 school year. The cuts include the reduction of staff. The budget cuts come af...
Feb 10, 2026
UND Launches Program to Tackle Rural Nursing Shortage
(Photo by Jen Koller/CNPD via UND Today) (By Walter Criswell. UND Today) - The University of North Dakota's College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines has launched Gero-STARR, a federally funded program designed to expand North Dakota's nursin...
Feb 10, 2026
Sargent Jason Dvorak Retired From The Grand Forks Police Department
(Sargent Jason Dvorak. KNOX News photo) (KNOX) - Sargent Jason Dvorak retired from the Grand Forks Police Department after serving the citizens of the city for over 29 years. A ceremony was held this week at the Grand Forks Police Station. Grand Fork...
Feb 06, 2026
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