Author: KVRR Staff

Sanford directs employees to wear masks regardless of vaccination status

"We are seeing unprecedented high patient volumes in our hospitals along with sharply rising cases of COVID-19 across our footprint"

FARGO (KVRR) – Effective Thursday, Sanford Health will require all employees to wear face coverings, including workers who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The announcement was made in an email sent to employees Wednesday from Sanford Chief Physician Dr. Jeremy Cauwels. “We are seeing unprecedented high patient volumes in our hospitals along with sharply rising cases of COVID-19 across…

Greenwood Fire doubles in size in 24 hours

Greenwood Fire (Fox9)ISABELLA, Minn. (FOX 9) – The Greenwood Fire burning in the Superior National Forest more than doubled in size in the last 24 hours, now estimated to be nearly 19,500 acres. At last check, the fire was 0% contained. The U.S. Forest Service said Monday’s warm temperatures and gusty winds paired with the extremely dry vegetation fueled fire…

Rolling Stones’ Charlie Watts dies at 80

LONDON – Charlie Watts, the self-effacing and unshakeable Rolling Stones drummer who helped anchor one of rock’s greatest rhythms sections and used his “day job” to support his enduring love of jazz, has died, according to his publicist. He was 80. Bernard Doherty said Tuesday that Watts “passed away peacefully in a London hospital earlier today surrounded by his family.”…

Jennifer Carnahan resigns as Minnesota GOP chairwoman

Jennifer CarnahanThanks everyone for an amazing past four years! We’ve done much to build our party to where it is today and I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished. Remember, love always wins over hate, and I can’t wait to share what is next up in my career. Stay tuned! Love to all 🍾💛 https://t.co/LBHrFV4LfF — Jennifer Carnahan Hagedorn (@jkcarnah) August…

Suspects who fled into cornfield arrested near Argusville

The property is under close watch due to suspicious activity

  ARGUSVILLE, N.D. (KVRR) – The search has ended for two people wanted after they were found on private property and slammed into a car near Argusville. Around 8:00 Monday morning, Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner says a man and woman drove onto the property. The owner doesn’t live there so he has relatives watching over the property. “The individuals…

End of Watch Ride honors Officer Cody Holte

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – A nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness of first responders lost in the line of duty rolls into Grand Forks. Beyond the Call of Duty End of Watch Ride made at stop at the main entrance plaza of Ralph Engelstad Arena to honor Grand Forks Police Officer Cody Holte. He was killed in the line of…

Downtown Fargo Hosts Return of FM Pride Parade

FM Pride weekend had a rainbow effect this year

FARGO, ND (KVRR) — People from all ages, nationalities and backgrounds have lined the streets of downtown Fargo in order to welcome back the annual FM pride parade. The parade included floats, signs, and people tossed candy to show their support of the LBGTQ+ community. “We were so excited to be able to put the parade back on not just…

Downtown Fargo comic book store celebrates Free Comic Book Day

FARGO, ND (KVRR) Free Comic Book Day is a celebration of the incredible world of comic books. Kids and adults were able to shop in a huge selection of new comics, graphic novels, and manga. Paradox comics and cards had over 50 titles and people were able to take home Spider-Man, Batman, Archie, Critical Roll, and the Avengers. “Its an…

People from Fargo-Moorhead and beyond celebrate Pride in the Park

F-M Pride Pride celebration draws people from throughout North Dakota, Minnesota, South Dakota, and is one of the nation's largest rural pride celebrations.

DOWNTOWN FARGO, ND (KVRR) Pride in the Park was a jam packed event for people to come celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and to have a great time. “Rainbows everywhere it’s all about celebrating our community, coming together,” said Rachel Geinert. “To see the tremendous growth, the tremendous diversity this has grown into and then the outpouring of the community and…