Walkin’ in a winter wonderland. It’s been beautiful around here the last few days, perfect for socially distanced adventures. I took a walk at Gooseberry Park on Friday, and the frozen fog made it feel like I walked into a fantasy world. The trees were white, covered with little frosted tips. Way better than frosted tips on hair. It’s…
MINNESOTA — The Minnesota Department of Health announced the new variant strain of COVID-19 first detected in the United Kingdom was positively identified in five people of four different counties in the Twin Cities metro area. Four of the cases were identified through the MDH Public Health Laboratory, and one was identified through the CDC. The results were confirmed on…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Grand Forks Police say two people have died and three are hurt following a crash at 5th Street South and Demers Avenue Friday afternoon. Police say a Buick Regal was driving in the center turn lane going westbound on Demers Avenue at a high rate of speed. The Regal struck a Chevrolet Impala causing minor…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — MSUM women’s basketball opened up at home for the first time this season taking on Minnesota-Crookston. The Dragons came out with their second straight win, 77-67. Mariah McKeever had a season-high 18 points in the win. Both sides back at it on Saturday. Categories: College, KVRR Sports Extra, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Dragons Women’s Basketball, Karla Nelson,…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — After a two month wait, Spuds hockey returns to Moorhead Sports Arena next week. Before putting skates to ice, its the extra precautions taken that have been a challenge. Players and coaches must wear masks under their helmets while practicing, drills and huddles are separated and the players can’t use their locker rooms instead dressing spread out…
FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State men’s basketball hit the home floor for the first time since last February. Both teams took it down to the wire as the Bison won at the buzzer. Sam Greisel lead the way with 21 points. Rocky Kreuser added 19. Rematch is Saturday night at the SHAC 7:30 p.m. tip-off. Categories: College, KVRR…
NORTH DAKOTA — Essentia Health will be notifying patients who live in North Dakota in the coming weeks to let them know when they are invited to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Essentia Health patients are encouraged to sign up for MyChart which will be the primary method of notification. Once you receive your notice via MyChart, you’ll be able to…
FARGO – Fargo and Duluth-based Essentia Health and CommonSpirit Health have signed a letter of intent for CommonSpirit-owned facilities operating under the CHI brand in North Dakota and Minnesota to join Essentia Health. The deal would include CHI St. Alexius Medical Center in Bismarck and 13 critical access hospitals, along with associated clinics and living communities now operated by CommonSpirit…
It’s a growing problem in the Metro: kids needing mentors. And this month, Big Brothers/Big Sisters is sharing just how important mentors can be to kids in need. January is National Mentoring Month. Big Brothers/Big Sisters is sharing success stories from their program on social media. Program Director Susan Smith says the list of kids who need a mentor…
