ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesotans 65 and older have until 5 a.m. Wednesday to sign up to be entered into a lottery to receive a COVID-19 vaccine appointment. Star Tribune reports 205,000 seniors signed-up for the lottery. You can pre-register online at mn.gov/findmyvaccine. When the website opened at 5 Tuesday morning, there were already more than 10,000 people waiting in…
WEST FARGO, N.D. — If you live in West Fargo, keep an eye on your mailbox for a gift from the city. The city commission held a special meeting Monday night to approve the COVID-19 Relief Enterprise Fund ordinance. It provides a $25 gift card to each household in the city to be used at businesses in West Fargo. Businesses…
It’s January, it’s freezing cold out there, and your last few days off from work and school and routine are a long way behind you. And the cabin fever is worse this year than ever, given how long it’s been on lockdown. But while most of us begin doing research around this time of year for our spring break or…
DULUTH, Minn. – Minnesota’s premier sled dog race will take place on the north shore beginning next week, but this year spectators will not be part of the event. The John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon traditionally attracts thousands of spectators, but because of the coronavirus pandemic, spectators have been told to stay home and watch the race online. Race officials,…
GRAND FORKS, ND (KVRR) – They returned to the ice back in December. For the first time in almost a year, North Dakota will be back on their home one. UND gears up to host Colorado College twice this weekend. Ralph Engelstad Arena will allow roughly 3,000 fans at most, 2,000 more than what was originally allowed when the team…
FARGO, N.D. — New coronavirus vaccines are potentially on the horizon. As we slowly inch closer to public vaccinations for COVID-19, vaccines by Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca could soon be added to the list of options. Sanford Health Vice President and Medical Officer Dr. Doug Griffin says more vaccine supply is needed. “We’re eagerly — well, I think the…
He’s named for a legendary strongman, but Samson the boxer mix is more into cuddles and playtime than feats of strength. This neutered adult male has plenty of energy, and he’s super-affectionate, so you’ll never get bored hanging out with him. Because he’s so lively and full of fun, it’s great if you can give him a steady routine to…
BISMARCK, N.D. – A North Dakota lawmaker wants to ban the testing of wastewater for the coronavirus, saying the practice violates the privacy rights of college students. Republican Rep. Claire Cory introduced a bill that would prohibit wastewater testing “for genetic material or evidence of disease.” She says she brought the bill over concerns from people about wastewater testing tracing…
If you didn’t think we were in uncharted territory before in the United States, today is all the proof you need. From the flags gathered on the National Mall to symbolize all the Americans who can’t be at the presidential inauguration because of the pandemic, to the National Guard troops assembled to protect the nation’s capitol from a repeat of…
Courtesy: Essentia HealthFARGO, N.D. – Essentia Health began giving the Covid-19 vaccine to priority group 1B which includes North Dakotans 75-years-old or older on Tuesday. 88-year-old Jean Cossette of Fargo was one of the first to receive a dose. “I’m a little nervous, but I’m excited to get COVID all over with. I want to get back to more normal…
