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The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.

Proudly serving North Dakota and Northwestern Minnesota since 1917. The American Red Cross of Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota serves more than 7.3 million people and is comprised of 9 community chapters and 5 blood donation centers. Offices are located in Fargo, Bismarck, Minot, Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Duluth, St. Cloud, Mankato, Minneapolis, and Rochester. Please contact the office closest to you for information or visit https://www.redcross.org/local/mn-nd-sd.html

On this page, you'll find information about the Red Cross in North Dakota and Northwestern Minnesota. For Red Cross updates in South Dakota, follow . For Red Cross updates in greater Minnesota, follow . Follow us on Twitter and !

11/01/2026

🕰️ It's November 1st! Time to Fall Back! 🕰️

When daylight saving time ends, it’s a good time to test every smoke alarm in your home. The American Red Cross recommends testing smoke alarms once a month and replacing alarms that are 10 years old or older. You should also practice your home fire escape plan at least twice a year.

Every year, home fires take more lives than all natural disasters combined. With only minutes to escape, early warning is critical. Working smoke alarms can reduce the risk of death in a home fire by 50%. When paired with a household escape plan, they provide the best chance for a safe escape.

10/29/2026

Halloween is almost here! Make sure everyone can easily see your trick-or-treaters and that they can see where they are going.

10/28/2026

Thank you to all the amazing first responders in North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota we work alongside each day. You are life savers!

Thank you to all the brave firefighters, police officers, EMTs, paramedics and other first responders who answer the call to help those in need. Join us in showing your appreciation on National First Responders Day! 💙

- Tag a first responder in this post
- Write your message of thanks
- Consider learning basic emergency response skills to assist first responders in their lifesaving efforts before they arrive on scene

10/27/2026

❄ This week is Winter Weather Awareness Week for North Dakota! ❄

After a stretch of warm October weather, many North Dakotans are seeing some of the season's first snowflakes this week. Now is a good time to prepare before winter weather arrives in full force.

Winter storms can develop quickly and create dangerous travel conditions, power outages and life-threatening cold. Even a small amount of snow, freezing rain or sleet can make roads slippery and increase the risk of crashes, while strong winds can create hazardous visibility and dangerous wind chills.

As forecasts begin mentioning terms like snow squalls, freezing rain, sleet and wind chill, focus on what those conditions could mean for your family. Snow squalls can rapidly reduce visibility for drivers, freezing rain can coat roads and power lines with ice, and dangerous wind chills can increase the risk of frostbite and hypothermia.

The American Red Cross encourages everyone to take a few simple steps now:

🎒 Check your emergency kit and replace expired supplies.
🚗 Stock your vehicle with winter essentials, including blankets, a flashlight and extra phone chargers.
📝 Review your household emergency plan.
⚠️ Sign up for local weather alerts and monitor forecasts closely.

Today is the first day of Winter Weather Awareness Week! Today's theme is Staying Informed with the NWS. Know before you go! Get in the habit of checking weather.gov every morning before you go out. Make sure that you are ready for whatever the day may bring.

10/26/2026

10/24/2026

“My father was a veterinarian, so from an early age, I had a connection with animals.” ❤️🐾

That lifelong connection took on special meaning when American Red Cross volunteer Katie Gilmore responded to a home fire in eastern South Dakota.

Katie, a retired physician assistant, provided oxygen to a cat suffering from smoke inhalation, helping it recover at the scene. She continues to support the cat's owner through Red Cross Health Services.

Sometimes, compassion means understanding what matters most to people and being there when they need us.

Thank you to Sioux Falls Fire Rescue and the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society for their care and partnership in supporting our community.

10/22/2026

Donations of new quilts and fleece blankets for veterans will be accepted through November 11 at Gate City Bank locations across North Dakota and central Minnesota. 🪡

Calling all quilters! 🪡🧵
We're partnering with the American Red Cross - North Dakota/NW MN to collect quilts for the Veteran Quilt Drive. Donate new quilts and fleece blankets at any Gate City Bank location through November to support veterans in VA hospitals, care facilities, and at stand-down events across our region.
🪡 Be new or made with new materials.
🪡 Preferably measure approximately 60 by 80 inches.
🪡 Feature neutral or patriotic themes.
🪡 Be sturdy enough for industrial washing and sterilization.
🪡 Have no loose yarn or strings that could catch on medical equipment.

10/21/2026

Leaves change, the need for blood doesn't! 🍃 🍂 🍁

Every 2 seconds in the United States, someone needs a lifesaving blood for surgeries, cancer treatments, childbirth, anemia, serious injuries, blood disorders, and more. And right now, O donors are especially needed!

Find blood drives coming up near you: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive

Donors that give blood from Oct. 19th through Nov. 22 will receive a $10 Amazon gift card via email and +200 points towards blood donor rewards!

Address

2602 12th Street N
Fargo, ND
58102

Telephone

+17013641800

Website

https://www.redcross.org/local/mn-nd-sd.html

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