Author: Jim Monk

Fargo Fire Department looking for firefighters

FARGO (KVRR) – The Fargo Fire Department needs firefighters. Applications are being accepted now through Dec. 4. Candidates are required to have a valid driver’s license, be at least 18 years old and have completed 60 college semester hours in any subject. Firefighters must also obtain national certification as an Emergency Medical Technician within the first year of employment For…

Fargo man captured after chase involving stolen vehicle

Hamid ZuriFARGO (KVRR) – Authorities say a Fargo man is in custody after fleeing law enforcement in a stolen vehicle. At around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, a Cass County deputy attempted to stop 32-year-old Hamid Zuri for reckless driving on County Road 17 south of Horace. As law enforcement pursued the vehicle, deputies learned the vehicle was stolen in Richland County….

Minnesota Twins cancel Winter Caravan, TwinsFest

MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) – The Twins Winter Caravan, an annual Minnesota tradition for the past 60 years, has been canceled for 2021. “An offseason without our longstanding and beloved fan events is certainly tough to digest, but our top priority is, and always will be, the health and safety of Twins Territory,” according to President & CEO Dave St. Peter. “With…

Police seek help in locating Moorhead man

Marwan AsaadMOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Moorhead Police are asking for help in locating a man who’s been missing since last week. Marwan Asaad was last seen by his family Nov. 12. He also has not reported to work during this time. He has no known medical conditions. Asaad speaks very little English.  He is from Kurdistan and has been in…

Fargo Cass Public Health to hold another flu shot clinic

FARGO (KVRR) – Fargo Cass Public Health will sponsor another walk-in flu shot clinic on Friday. The clinic will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 1240 25th Street South in Fargo.  Appointments are not required but residents are asked to complete registration ahead of time by visiting the North Dakota Vaccination Registration Website. Flu shots are available…

North Dakota reports 26 new COVID-19 deaths

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Department of Health reported 26 additional deaths Tuesday from COVID-19. There are currently 10,022 active cases in the state, that’s down 878 active cases since Monday North Dakota has 304 people hospitalized with COVID-19. BY THE NUMBERS  8,749 – Total Tests from Yesterday* 1,022,763 – Total tests completed since the pandemic began   1,091 – Positive Individuals from Yesterday***** …

Fugitive Task Force nabs 26 domestic violence suspects

FARGO (KVRR) – The U.S. Marshals Service says 26 people in North Dakota and Minnesota were taken into custody during a one-month enforcement operation targeting domestic violence and abuse fugitives. “Operation Sanctuary” focused on fugitives with arrest warrants for crimes such as child neglect, aggravated domestic assault, and violation of court orders related to domestic violence offenses. Studies conducted by…