Author: Juliana Pelaez

Noridian Healthcare announced over 140 layoffs across their company

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — About seven percent of Noridian’s employees are now out of a job. As Noridian Healthcare Solutions says, it is aligning with current federal funding levels. According to a representative at the company, they are letting go 143 employees across the organization, which includes 39 based in the Fargo-Moorhead area. Since 1966, Noridian Healthcare has processed medical…

Citizen-led initiative to gather signatures for free school lunches in North Dakota

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Over the last few years, lawmakers have discussed the possibility of making school lunches free for all K-12 public schools in North Dakota. And this year, a citizen-led initiative is taking its chances by asking their community. “We want to bring free school meals, which include breakfast and lunch, to all students in North Dakota. We…

Opening date set for terminal expansion at Hector International Airport

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Travelers will soon be able to step into a new terminal at Hector International Airport. Executive director Shawn Dobberstein says the airport has set an opening date for the eastern terminal section for February 10. The full terminal renovation is expected to be finished in 2027. The expansion will provide four new gates, a 1,500 square…

Minnesota Department of Human Services appealing decision to withhold federal funds for Medicaid

MINNESOTA (KVRR) — 1.2 million people in Minnesota rely on Medicaid, according to the Minnesota Department of Human Services. But funding for over one million people is being withheld of up to $515 million quarterly unless the state takes more actions against fraud. “What CMS is saying here is they’re going to basically withhold possibly up to $2 billion annually…

Man dies in house fire near Ulen, Minnesota

Ulen house fire 1/9/2026 ULEN, Minn. (KVRR) — The Clay County Sheriff’s Office and Ulen Fire Department responded to this residence early this morning for a reported structure fire. “So about 10:14 am emergency personnel were dispatched to a report of a structure fire here. We were informed that there was one individual that was in the house. There was…

Area mayors address construction, public safety, and homelessness at State of the Cities

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Over the last year, area mayors have had their hands full with construction projects, housing, and public safety. At the 2026 State of the Cities conference, they address all of their accomplishments. “So this allows us to take a minute to take a breath and be grateful for all of the efforts that make our cities…

Influenza cases are on the rise in North Dakota

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Statewide, North Dakota has seen a spike of forty-seven percent of influenza cases since last week, with a majority of those cases reported in Cass County. “We’re seeing a huge influx of respiratory illnesses, especially Influenza A. In the past week, in the Essentia Emergency Department, fifteen percent of the total patients we’ve seen have had…

Defiant Gov. Tim Walz says he will not resign after deciding against seeking a third term

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz takes questions from reporters about his decision to not run for a third term. 1/6/26.ST. PAUL (KVRR) — One day after announcing he is no longer running for office, a defiant Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz answered questions about why he’s getting out of the race. Walz told reporters that stepping aside was a decision that he…