TJ Nelson, Author at KVRR Local News

COVID-19 Rapid Testing Pilot Project Begins Monday

The testing will begin in the Fargo and West Fargo school districts

November 22, 2020

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — Rapid testing is coming this week for K thru 12 teachers, staff and administrators in North Dakota. It’s part of a pilot project to identify asymptomatic COVID-19 cases. That way those people can be quickly isolated and that will help prevent the further spread of the virus. The testing will begin in the Fargo and West Fargo…

Fargo Man Suffering From Mental Disorder Accidentally Fires Gun

November 19, 2020

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — Police respond to an apartment building in the 2000 block of 21st Avenue South just before 9 p.m. after a man claims people were trying to break into his apartment. He told told them he was armed with a gun. When officer arrived, they learned the man had accidentally fired the weapon. They say he appeared to…

WATCH: Gov. Walz Announces Four-Week Dial Back to Control Spread of COVID-19

in-person social gatherings with individuals outside your household are prohibited

November 18, 2020

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Governor Tim Walz announces new actions to help control the spread of COVID-19 including new restrictions on restaurants, bars, gyms and youth sports. His office released the following: Beginning Friday, November 20, at 11:59 p.m. and lasting until Friday, December 18, in-person social gatherings with individuals outside your household are prohibited; bars and restaurants are dialed…

Man Charged In Deadly Bar Fight Over The Summer Changes Plea

November 17, 2020

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — A Horace, North Dakota man has changed his plea to guilty in a deadly bar fight this summer. 25-year-old Jordan Pendleton pleading guilty to manslaughter, aggravated assault and two counts of simple assault. According to court documents, Pendleton punched 31 year old Marlin Klatt in the head, causing him to fall backwards and slam his head into…

Emergency Order Issued In Grand Forks To Curb Spread of COVID-19

November 12, 2020

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Grand Forks is taking more action to curb the spread of COVID-19 and it comes with fines. Mayor Brandon Bochenski has issued an Emergency Order limiting capacity in restaurants, bars, special gatherings and sporting events to 50% of the permitted occupancy. According to North Dakota guidelines, restaurants and bars in the high risk category, which cover…

COVID-19 Emergency Powers Extended Another 30-Days in Minnesota

November 12, 2020

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL — With coronavirus cases and deaths soaring to record levels in Minnesota, Republican lawmakers back down from another attempt to strip Democratic Gov. Tim Walz of his emergency powers. Lawmakers from both parties acknowledging the situation is serious as they gather for the sixth special session of 2020. Democrats are defending the governor’s handling of the crisis. House…

Free & At-Home COVID-19 Testing Made Available Across Minnesota

November 12, 2020

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL — Minnesotans can now get tested for COVID-19 without ever leaving their home. The state Department of Health has expanded its pilot program for its at-home COVID-19 test statewide. Anyone in Minnesota can now order a saliva test to be delivered to their home. The test is then sent to the new saliva testing lab in Oakdale for…

Minnesota Hits Single-Day Record for COVID-19 Deaths: 56

Nearly 300 people are needing intensive care

November 11, 2020

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL — Minnesota reports a record 56 COVID-19 deaths including 5 in our region: 2 each in Clay and Douglas and 1 in Marshall counties. The ages of the 56 people were all at least 50 and older. 38 of the deaths were in long term care facilities. Minnesota has 4,900 new cases of the virus. Around 1,300 people…

Fundraiser Started For West Fargo Teacher & Coach After Brain Tumor Surgery

November 10, 2020

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, N.D. — A GoFundMe account is started for a West Fargo physical education teacher and coach after a serious health scare. Justin Behm noticed hearing loss in August 2019. After an MRI last May, it turns out he had a benign but very large brain tumor. A nerve was damaged during surgery and Behm had complete facial paralysis…

Mobile Home Destroyed After Hay Bale Fire Spreads Near Kensington

November 9, 2020

TJ Nelson,

DOUGLAS CO., Minn. — A hay bale fire quickly spread to bags of corn, grass and eventually a mobile home in rural Kensington, Minnesota. Mark Fernholz reported the fire at his farm around 2 Sunday afternoon. At least five fire departments responded to fight the blaze fueled by strong south winds. The mobile home is a complete loss, and a…

Author: TJ Nelson

COVID-19 Rapid Testing Pilot Project Begins Monday

The testing will begin in the Fargo and West Fargo school districts

Fargo Man Suffering From Mental Disorder Accidentally Fires Gun

WATCH: Gov. Walz Announces Four-Week Dial Back to Control Spread of COVID-19

in-person social gatherings with individuals outside your household are prohibited

Man Charged In Deadly Bar Fight Over The Summer Changes Plea

Emergency Order Issued In Grand Forks To Curb Spread of COVID-19

COVID-19 Emergency Powers Extended Another 30-Days in Minnesota

Free & At-Home COVID-19 Testing Made Available Across Minnesota

Minnesota Hits Single-Day Record for COVID-19 Deaths: 56

Nearly 300 people are needing intensive care

Fundraiser Started For West Fargo Teacher & Coach After Brain Tumor Surgery

Mobile Home Destroyed After Hay Bale Fire Spreads Near Kensington

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