ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Health gifted high school winter sports athletes with one last present before the new year. State health officials are letting the games begin on January 14th. Practice sizes can have no more 25 players together at one time. No spectators are allowed, however, players can request one parent to be present. Masks…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Beginning Saturday, December 26th, the North Dakota Army National Guard will be providing rapid COVID-19 tests for passengers arriving at Hector International Airport. Tests will be self-administered by travelers and results will be ready approximately 15 minutes following the test. North Dakota Army National Guard representatives will be available one hour prior to the first arriving…
I hope you’re having a joyous Christmas however you’re celebrating. This is a weird year and that can make things feel stressful, especially if you can’t partake in the usual Christmas traditions. But we can be thankful for what we have today. Things like family, even if we can’t be with them today. In fact, this robe is reminding me…
HORACE, N.D. (KVRR) — The worship hall inside Horace Lutheran Church may be empty this Christmas Eve, but the parking lot is bustling with noise. Car horns have replaced “Amens” this holiday as families come together for a socially distanced worship service. “Lots of new traditions including bringing our puppy to church,” says church member Rachel Lerum. She and her…
We have some old friends joining us this week for Pet Connection for the first time in months, CAARE bird rescue out of West Fargo. And to make up for lost time, they’re showing us two beautiful Conures looking for homes this holiday season. Meet Pauley and Tara. Click here to find out more from CAARE’s website. Plus,…
Today is the day Santa makes his big trip, and you can track along. NORAD is focusing its formidable tracking systems on Santa Claus and his reindeer as they make their annual flight delivering presents to children around the world. You can follow his sleigh on the NORAD Santa Tracker website by clicking here and there are apps available…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The pandemic has taken a toll on everyone, but some are feeling the impact more than others. Broken infrastructure, chronic disease and limited health care are just some of the issues that have long faced Native communities. Adding a pandemic into the mix means those who were already vulnerable become even more so. “Even early on…
Some of the finest first responders in our region are pulling out all the stops to make sure kids in their town get to see Santa while safely socially distancing this season. I used to live in Devils Lake so I feel a little pride when I see this. The fire department there drove Santa and Mrs. Claus around…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – How are you spending this blizzard morning? Hunkering down inside under a blanket?Because in the northern valley, weather scientists are right in the thick of it. Alexandra Kent with the National Weather Service and UND Associate Professor in Atmospheric Sciences Aaron Kennedy launched a weather balloon into this blizzard around 4 a.m. Wednesday. The…
