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LIVE: Fargo Cass Public Health Says J&J Vaccine Pause Won’t Cause Major Issues

Other Vaccines Readily Available As CDC Evaluates Cases Of Blood Clots In J&J Recipients

  FARGO, N.D. – Fargo Cass Public Health has paused using the Johnson & Johnson vaccine while the CDC investigates six of blood clots in the more than six million people who got the vaccine in the US. They had to cancel a Johnson & Johnson clinic next week, but are in the process of contacting people who signed up…

Social Distancing: Popcorn Salad

A Recipe From A Famous Foodie In Our Region IS Popping Up Controversy Online

  Cooking has been a popular thing for people to pick up the last year or so. We haven’t been going to restaurants as much. We have more free time on our hands. We’re bored and hungry…makes sense. I’ve been trying to cook a little more lately. Then Emily told me about this culinary curiosity. A famous foodie from our…

Former MSUM WR Richter Has Been “Perfect Transfer” for UND Football

The Detroit Lakes native has a touchdown and 126 yards receiving yards for the Hawks this spring

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — One of the many successful moves North Dakota football has made this season is bringing in talent from the Northern Sun at the division two level. One of those players added? Receiver Jake Richter from Minnesota State-Moorhead. The Detroit Lakes native used his final year of eligibility to play this spring at UND. It’s been quite…

Mostaert, Thomas Becoming Big Part of NDSU’s Defensive Line This Spring

Both lead the D-line in tackles and sacks

FARGO, N.D. — The North Dakota State defensive line has always had one standout lead the way. In 2018, it was Greg Menard’s 40 tackles and 9.5 sacks. In 2019, it was Derrek Tuszka’s 48 tackles and 13.5 sacks. However, this spring the production has been lineman by committee. Two of those heading up the committee are redshirt freshman, Eli…

No cases of blood clot issues from Covid-19 vaccines reported in MN & ND

NORTH DAKOTA & MINNESOTA (KVRR) – The North Dakota and Minnesota departments of health are not aware of any cases of blood clot issues with people who have gotten the Johnson and Johnson Covid-19 vaccine. The departments advise health providers to follow the federal pause of that vaccine. The only safety concern identified with the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are…

Social Distancing: Losing Things To The Pandemic

Some Things Will Never Come Back After COVID Goes Away

  There’s a certain melancholy aspect to the pandemic eventually ending. Sure, it’ll be great to get rid of the COVID virus. But some things will have changed forever. Some things will be gone forever because of the pandemic. And while this admittedly is not anywhere near the biggest loss due to the pandemic, this one hurts me deeply. A…

Diocese of Crookston Bishop removed by Pope

CROOKSTON, MINN. (KVRR) – Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Bishop Michael Hoeppner of the Diocese of Crookston. Hoeppner is facing allegations of covering up sexual abuse claims. The Diocese released a statement saying, “Bishop Hoeppner’s resignation arose from reports that he had at times failed to observe applicable norms when presented with allegations of sexual abuse involving clergy of…

U.S. recommends “pause” in Johnson & Johnson vaccine to investigate blood clotting issues

WASHINGTON – The U.S. is recommending a “pause” in administration of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to investigate reports of potentially dangerous blood clots. In a joint statement Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration said they were investigating clots in six women that occurred in the days after vaccination. The clots were…