MINNEAPOLIS – The University of Minnesota is among hundreds of colleges nationwide in requiring a COVID-19 vaccination for students and staff at its five campuses. The mandate went into effect because the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given final approval to a coronavirus vaccine, not just emergency use status. Faculty and staff at the Twin Cities, Duluth, Rochester, Crookston…
Northeastern Minn. wildfire (U.S. Forest Service)FINLAND, Minn. – Authorities fighting a northeastern Minnesota wildfire say the blaze did not expand over the weekend. The Greenwood Fire was expanding by about 1,000 acres a day since it started last Sunday. But after growing to nearly 7 square miles Thursday night and raging through Friday, the U.S. Forest Service estimated the size…
WADENA, Minn. (KVRR/KDLM) – Charges will not be filed against two law enforcement officers involved in a fatal shootout near Sebeka, Minn. in February. The Wadena County Attorney’s Office says after a comprehensive review of the BCA case file, criminal charges are not warranted against Sebeka Officer Jason Worm or Wadena County Deputy Troy Mayer in the February 27 deaths…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – West Fargo school bus drivers hoping for a pay increase say no agreement was reached during negotiations with school administrators Monday, but the drivers emphasized that there are no plans to walk off the job when classes resume Thursday. The drivers say they want to be paid at a rate more comparable to other school…
WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. has given full approval to the COVID-19 vaccine made by Pfizer. The Food and Drug Administration’s decision on Monday may help lift public confidence in vaccinations as the nation battles the most contagious coronavirus mutant yet. The FDA has never before had so much evidence to judge a shot’s safety. More than 200 million doses…
Lake City, S.D. — It was looking pretty bleak in terms of keeping visitor attractions going at Ft. Sisseton State Park during this pandemic. Then, they hit on the perfect solution. Murder. That’s the stroke of inspiration from state park manager Ali Jo Tonsfeldt, who figured out a murder mystery could be the perfect way to get guests back into…
FARGO (KVRR) – A Fargo company will build a new, state-of-the-art operations center for the North Dakota Air National Guard’s 119th Wing in Fargo. Sen. John Hoeven says the Army awarded a more than $13 million contract to Gast Construction Company, Inc. of Fargo. The facility will be home for the Air National Guard’s Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) program. “The…
FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Fire and police respond to a three vehicle crash near West Acres and Holiday Inn that left one vehicle on its roof. The crash happening around 3 this afternoon off 13th Avenue on 38th Street South. Fargo Fire Captain Darin Nester tells KVRR no one was taken to the hospital. He says all of the parties…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Concordia College in Moorhead is requiring face masks in all classes, labs and studios beginning on the first day of class which is Thursday. Students spent the day getting moved into the college to get ready for the start of classes. They head off Monday to “Hands For Change” service projects around the community. Concordia is also…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Just days after UND President Andrew Armacost said he wasn’t mandating face masks this semester, there has been a change of course. As classes begin on Monday, a face mask requirement is now in place for all indoor spaces at UND including classrooms, academic buildings, hallways, administrative buildings and Chester Fritz Library and other spots. It…
