WATCH: Gov. Tim Walz gives MN Covid-19 update
Categories: Coronavirus, Coronavirus-MN
Author: KVRR Staff
Sanford activates next stage of pandemic surge plan
FARGO (KVRR) – Sanford Health in Fargo has activated the next stage of its pandemic surge plan. They are continuing with surgical procedures as planned and reviewing new cases for placement. Hospital officials say they have enough capacity to mee the rising demand but they are adding more beds overall. That includes 35 beds at the Broadway Medical Center for…
Trial to begin for man accused in Minnesota mosque bombing
Michael Hari has pleaded not guilty to multiple civil rights and hate crimes charges
MINNEAPOLIS – Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday in the trial of the leader of an Illinois anti-government group who’s accused of being the mastermind behind the 2017 bombing of a Minnesota mosque. Michael Hari, of Clarence, has pleaded not guilty to multiple civil rights and hate crimes stemming from the early morning pipe bombing of Dar al-Farooq Islamic…
Ogema Man Arrested In Fargo For Drunk Driving After Hitting Fence in Moorhead
FARGO, N.D. — An Ogema, Minnesota man is arrested for drunk driving after fleeing police and crashing into a fence near the soccer complex in Moorhead. Police responded to a report of an impaired driver Sunday afternoon near Azool Hornbacher’s. They say 28-year-old Derek Berg fled in his vehicle, hitting the fence and eventually getting onto I-94 into Fargo. His…
WATCH: President Trump speaks in Rochester, Minnesota
ROCHESTER, Minn. – President Trump speaks at the Rochester International Airport. Categories: Local News, Minnesota News, Politics / Elections
WATCH: Joe Biden speaks at MN State Fairgrounds
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. – Former Vice President Joe Biden is speaking at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds with four days left until Election Day. President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak at the Rochester Airport later tonight. Categories: Local News, Minnesota News, Politics / Elections
Barrett confirmed as Supreme Court justice in partisan vote
WASHINGTON (AP) – Amy Coney Barrett is headed to to the Supreme Court. The Senate confirmed President Donald Trump’s nominee in a 52-48 vote with Republicans overpowering Democratic opposition a week before Election Day. Barrett will be the third Supreme Court justice nominated by Trump. At 48, she is likely secure a conservative court majority for years to come. With…
North Dakota To Repurpose Coronavirus Aid For Fracking, Education
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota officials voted to repurpose $221 million in federal coronavirus aid to various state agencies, including a $16 million grant to oil companies in support of the fracking process. The North Dakota Emergency Commission approved the plan Friday. The money comes from the $1.25 billion awarded to the state through the Coronavirus Relief Fund established…
Judge dismisses 3rd-degree murder charge against Derek Chauvin, other charges remain
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9)–A Hennepin County judge has dismissed the third-degree murder charge against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, but denied the defense’s motions to dismiss the other charges against him. Chauvin remains charged with second-degree murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. Judge Peter A. Cahill issued several critical rulings Thursday. He also denied the motions to dismiss…
North Dakota Positive COVID-19 Patients Told To Self-Notify Close Contacts
Close contacts will no longer be contacted by public health officials
BISMARCK, N.D. — To deal with the backlog of contact tracing, the health department is now instructing those who test positive for COVID-19 to self-notify their close contacts. Gov. Doug Burgum and state health officials say a sharp increase in coronavirus cases in recent weeks has put increased pressure on contact tracing teams. That has resulted in tracing delays and a…
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