North Dakota Clinic ramps up cross-river move to Minnesota

MOORHEAD (Minn.) — Friday’s traffic control and delivery at the planned new site a few miles from where an abortion clinic in North Dakota is closing this month led to the owner of that facility being directed by traffic.

The Red River Women’s Clinic has closed its Fargo location since 1998,, unless a North Dakota judge stops a North Dakota law prohibiting abortion. A move to the three-story brick office building is underway in the middle of the commercial district, just over two miles (3 km) from the clinic.

Clinic’s owner Tammi Kromenaker refused to discuss details about the Moorhead facility. However, she promised a statement after a hectic day with deliveries. A moving truck pulled up in front of her, and then a truck carrying a trash removal vehicle drove into a lot.

Some North Dakota abortion rights advocates still believe Kromenaker’s clinic will prevail in a case alleging that the state constitution protects abortion. There is no hearing scheduled yet.

Despite Kromenaker stating that she will only move if the litigation is unsuccessful, her statement on Friday suggests she is fully committed to moving.

“Red River Women’s Clinic is now our home,” she stated. We couldn’t be more proud to offer abortion services to the community and region. It has been a difficult undertaking .”

She said: “As North Dakota’s legal abortion laws go into effect, we want everyone to know that Red River Women’s Clinic will continue to be available in our region.” Our region .”

will still have access to abortion care.

The GoFundMe donation of $1 million has helped to fund the clinic’s relocation.

Kromenaker stated that she searched for new locations to either rent out or purchase for longer than one year, and ultimately bought an office building much larger than she needed. It would depend on other tenants whether or not they decide to stay. Renting space to tenants compatible with the clinic would provide it “long-term financial stability .”

The building was mostly empty on Friday.

Kromenaker declined to give a time frame, but said that patients won’t be affected by the delay.

Minnesota Republican State Rep. Tim Miller told The Associated Press that he intends to challenge the city’s zoning regulations and planning laws.

” I find it difficult to believe that an office building could suddenly be a clinic that performs abortions,” Miller stated. It seems too simple .”

Destini spaeth is the volunteer leader for North Dakota Women In Need. This group helps patients to pay travel expenses. Spaeth said that the Moorhead clinic will be built by the community.

“I think that people need somewhere to channel their anger and action into good,” Spaeth stated. Spaeth said, “And we all felt helpless. This felt tangible, that we could make .”

possible.

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