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Rapid COVID-19 screenings to be offered in Fargo, Bismarck

December 18, 2020

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Department of Health is hosting two free mass screening events using rapid antigen tests this weekend in Bismarck and Fargo. The Bismarck screening will take place at the Gateway Mall on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. In Fargo, a screening event will be…

Former Standing Rock tribal chairman dies of COVID-19

December 18, 2020

Jim Monk,

Jesse Taken AliveFORT YATES, N.D. – Family members say the former chairman of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe has died after contracting COVID-19, not long after his wife passed away from the coronavirus. Sixty-five-year-old Jesse “Jay” Taken Alive was hospitalized in late October and died Monday, according to his brother, Virgil Taken Alive. According to an obituary, his 64-year-old wife…

North Dakota taxable sales, purchases nosedive in 3Q

December 17, 2020

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota’s taxable sales and purchases for the third quarter of 2020 decreased 19.5% percent over the same time period the previous year. Tax Commissioner Ryan Rauschenberger said taxable sales and purchases for July, August and September totaled $4.72 billion. Rauschenberger said the report reflects a similar drop reported in the second quarter. He said the drop…

City commissioners ask Burgum to ease COVID-19 restrictions

December 17, 2020

Jim Monk,

Commissioners Dave Piepkorn & Tony GehrigFARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – Two Fargo city commissioners are asking Gov. Doug Burgum to ease restrictions he ordered that would allow the city to extend the hours of in-person services at bars and restaurants from 10 pm to midnight and allow occupancy in those businesses to increase from from 50% to 75%. Commissioners Tony Gehrig and…

North Dakota reports 10 more COVID-19 deaths, active cases up by 28

December 17, 2020

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Department of Health on Thursday reported 10 additional deaths from COVID-19. There are currently 2,984 active cases in the state, an increase of 28 since Wednesday. 148 people are hospitalized. Cass County reported the largest number of new cases with 89. BY THE NUMBERS 7,176 – Total Tests from Yesterday* 1,249,401 – Total…

Governor bills North Dakota for lost fight over House seat

December 17, 2020

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota taxpayers are on the hook for legal expenses in Gov. Doug Burgum’s failed attempt to fill a legislative seat won by a man who died before taking office. Billing records obtained The Associated Press after an open records request say the Republican governor’s office is claiming more than $12,000 in attorney fees and court costs….

Minnesota tavern hit with fine, license suspension, vows to fight

December 17, 2020

Jim Monk,

Mission Tavern signST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) – The Minnesota Department of Health has taken enforcement action against a Crow Wing County business for violating Gov. Tim Walz’s order prohibiting bars and restaurants from allowing indoor dining. State health officials say Mission Tavern in Merrifield allowed on-site consumption on Nov. 25 and again on Dec. 11. A statement from the Minn….

Fargo Public Schools Holiday Meal Baskets receives record number of donations

The third annual event is breaking records for the amount of families it's able to feed this holiday season

December 16, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.- “We had a goal of 145 meals, and we were able to just surpass 200, so we’re just grateful for all the support from the community,” says Fargo Public School’s Student Wellness and Family Facilitator Supervisor Jen Sahr. The meal basket program is run by Fargo Public Schools’ Student Wellness and Family Facilitators who determine recipients based off…

Moorhead bar disappointed in shutdown extension but will not defy Gov.’s order

Legends Bar & Grill employees say curbside pickup and delivery are not enough to survive on

December 16, 2020

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Besides the occasional phone call coming in, it’s unusually quiet inside Legends Bar & Grill in Moorhead. The restaurant has been closed to dine-in customers since Gov. Tim Walz imposed a four-week shutdown last month. “We’re exhausted as a business and as employees,” says Legends media specialist and bartender Baylee Engquist. “Not so much on the side…

Essentia Health-Fargo Gets Initial 775 Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine

December 16, 2020

TJ Nelson,

Dr. Karol Kremens Gets First COVID-19 Vaccine Shot at Essentia Health-Fargo on WednesdayFARGO, N.D. — Essentia Health-Fargo gets its initial shipment of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. The first of the 775 doses went to Dr. Karol Kremens and Registered Nurse Kim Tenderholt. “I think it’s the right thing to do for a number of reasons; the science shows it’s safe,…