Author: Jim Monk
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Dozens of dead cattle found floating in Missouri River

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BISMARCK, N.D. – State environmental officials say dozens of dead cattle have been found floating in the Missouri River in central North Dakota. Department of Environmental Quality spokeswoman Jennifer Skjod says between 30 to 100 head of dead cattle were found in the river Monday. The cattle apparently wandered onto the ice and broke through north of Bismarck-Mandan. The Oliver…

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More Minnesotans eligible for coronavirus vaccine

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ST. PAUL, Minn. – Gov. Tim Walz says Minnesota is expanding eligibility for the coronavirus vaccine after reaching its goal of inoculating at least 70% of people 65 and older. The state will expand eligibility to the next two phases of Minnesotans at once. Walz said Tuesday the next two priority groups include people with underlying health conditions and those…

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Fargo man arrested for burglarizing South Dakota home

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WATERTOWN, S.D. (KVRR/KWAT) – A Fargo man arrested Monday night in South Dakota is accused of burglarizing a home in Codington County. Thirty-two-year-old Dylan Kerr is being held on charges of first degree burglary, intentional damage to property, possession of a stolen vehicle and petty theft. Codington County deputies were called to the area where the burglary occurred on a…
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Recall election today for two Horace City Council members

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HORACE, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) – A special recall election is underway Tuesday in Horace. City Council members David Fenelon and Bryan Schmidt are running to keep their seats. Both were re-elected unopposed last June. Three challengers are on the special ballot seeking to oust the incumbents. They are Naomi Burkland, Jeffrey Trudeau, and Zachariah Lee. A citizens committee upset with the…

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Fully vaccinated people can gather without masks

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NEW YORK  – Fully vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing. That’s according to long-awaited guidance from federal health officials. They also say that vaccinated people can come together in the same way with people considered at low-risk for severe disease, such as in the case of vaccinated grandparents visiting healthy…
Local News, North Dakota News

NDSU investigating decals at Minard Hall

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – An investigation is underway after decals that reference a “hate group” were found at North Dakota State University. According to an email sent to employees, NDSU received a report at 8:30 a.m. Monday regarding two small decals placed on doors of Minard Hall in violation of university policy. “There will be no comment since the investigation…
Coronavirus, Local News, North Dakota News

Phase 1C groups encouraged to share contact info with Fargo Cass Public Health

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FARGO (KVRR) –  In preparation for a transition to Phase 1C priority groups to COVID-19 vaccine clinics, Fargo Cass Public Health is encouraging residents in Phase 1C to complete the COVID-19 Vaccine Phase 1C Contact Form. Phase 1C includes an estimated 165,000 people and includes the following, in order of priority: · National Guard, not previously covered · Workers enabling access…
Local News, North Dakota News, Politics / Elections

Constitutional amendment would eliminate North Dakota property taxes

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BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) – A Bismarck lawmaker has introduced a state Constitutional amendment that would eliminate local property taxes. Republican Rep. Rick Becker told the House Judiciary Committee the state would take over funding for schools, parks, police, firefighters and other local government expenses. He also said this would not affect local control. There would be exceptions for special projects,…

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