Author: Jim Monk

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…

Fargo man convicted of child porn charges wants early prison release

Robert Scheiring  FARGO (KVRR) – A Fargo man who pleaded guilty to possessing and distributing child pornography is asking for an early prison release because of COVID-19 concerns. Robert Scheiring was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison.  He is scheduled to be released in 2022. In a letter to 8th Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Judge Ralph Erickson, Scheiring…

Fargo mayor aligns local capacity limits with state

FARGO (KVRR) – Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney has modified an executive order he issued last week in response to a growing number of COVID-19 cases. The order seeks to enforce Governor Doug Burgum’s Occupancy Limitation Order of 50% capacity (or a maximum of 150 people, whichever is less). The previous order limited indoor gatherings to 25% of a building’s occupancy,…

North Dakota reports 7 more COVID-19 deaths since Sunday

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Department of Health reported 7 additional deaths Monday from COVID-19. There are currently 10,900 active cases in the state, that’s down 224 active cases since Sunday. North Dakota has 332 people hospitalized with COVID-19. BY THE NUMBERS  8,179 – Total Tests from Yesterday* 1,016,356 – Total tests completed since the pandemic began   1,089 – Positive Individuals from Yesterday***** …

Fargo Public Schools changes timeline for return to classroom full-time

FARGO (KVRR) – The Fargo Public Schools COVID-19 Instructional Plan Committee has modified its plan to phase-in full time in-person learning for both elementary and secondary students. Instead of bringing more students back for in-person instruction, the current instructional levels will remain in place for the remainder of the first semester. The changes are as follows: Elementary Schools: Level 4…

5-year-old shot and killed in St. Cloud, man arrested

ST. CLOUD, Minn. – Police say a 5-year-old boy has died in an apparent accidental shooting in St. Cloud and a man has been arrested. Authorities said the boy was shot at a home Friday and that it appears to be an accident. Police arrested a 35-year-old man on probable charges of being a felon in possession of a firearm,…