Disposable masks, gloves and other personal protective equipment have safeguarded untold lives during the pandemic. They’re also creating a worldwide pollution problem, littering streets and sending an influx of harmful plastic into landfills and oceans. Environmental groups are tracking the issue and trying to do something about it. Support groups say they’ve seen a dramatic increase in discarded PPE and are working to call attention to the problem.
North Dakota health officials are reporting 49 new cases of coronavirus today (Sunday). There are 943 active cases statewide. Grand Forks County had 5 new positive hits. Cass was tops with 18.
Valley Senior Living on Columbia in Grand Forks Among The Best in North Dakota
(File image) (KNOX) - Valley Senior Living on Columbia has been recognized as a Best Nursing Home for 2026 by U.S. News & World Report. This ranking places Valley on Columbia as one of five nursing homes in North Dakota to receive this designatio...
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UND Partners With Space And Defense Supplier Voyager Technologies
North Dakota U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer holds up an agreement between Voyager Technologies and UND, along with Matt Kuta, president and co-founder of Voyager (left), and UND President Andy Armacost. Contributed photo via UND Today. (By Joe Banish. UND To...
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Grand Forks Business Leaves with Unpaid Debt to City
(KNOX) - A Grand Forks tech company that owes the city thousands of dollars in unpaid rent and loans is leaving. Thread, previously known as Airtonomy, is leaving the HIVE business incubator after roughly five years. Thrive owes at least $4000 in unp...
Dec 11, 2025
Armstrong Voices Support For Revised 'Waters of the U.S.' Definition
(Photo provided by the North Dakota Governor's Office) (KNOX) - Gov. Kelly Armstrong shared his support for the revised definition of Waters of the United States (WOTUS) proposed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Eng...
14h ago
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