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COVID-19 rapid testing available at Hector International Airport
Testing helps identify asymptomatic passengers and removes them from the transmission train
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…
Social Distancing: Christmas Celebrations
Making The Most Of What We Have This Holiday Season
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…
Local church hosts socially distanced Christmas Eve service
Many congregations are having to adjust their plans this Christmas
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…
Pet Connection: Meet Pauley & Tara
Conures New In The Shelter Need A Home For The Holidays
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,…
Social Distancing: Santa Tracker
Track Santa As He Makes His Trip Around The World In His Sleigh
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…
Fundraiser started for North Dakota Indigenous communities amid pandemic
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…
Social Distancing: Santa In A Fire Truck
See How St. Nick Makes Sure To Keep His Distance While Visiting Kids In Devils Lake, ND
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…
Video: UND, NWS Launch Weather Balloon Into Blizzard
Some People Embrace The Worst Of Winter Weather In The Name Of Science
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…
First week of COVID-19 immunizations has wrapped up in North Dakota
The state has received 21,000 total doses, with 7,800 from Pfizer and 13,200 from Moderna
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — 8,463 of vulnerable North Dakotans, including health care workers and people living in long term care facilities, have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. “So far, things are definitely going as expected. We still have to get to additional priority groups, but so far I think the first week went well,” says North Dakota…
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