FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – North Dakota continues to see a shortage of employees across the state, and the healthcare industry is no exception. In fact, a workforce center manager with Job Service North Dakota says healthcare is at the top of the list. As part of the #JobUpND campaign, Fargo and Grand Forks’ Job Service centers are hosting industry-specific job…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Sanford Health is requiring its employees to get vaccinated against the coronavirus by November 1st. Sanford Health Fargo Vice President Dr. Doug Griffin says although the decision has been under consideration for some time, the resurgence of COVID-19 variants is one of the reasons for the mandate. “That’s probably maybe moved the timeline up a little…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – United Liberian Association of North Dakota is calling on people to join them in celebrating Liberian Independence Day. It is celebrated on July 26th, but leaders of the association will be celebrating the 174th observance Friday at 21 18th Street South in Fargo. The Celebration begin at 5:00 PM. People are welcome to join in learning…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – As part of Navy Week, sailors from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group visited with kids and teens at the Minnesota State University Moorhead campus to teach them how the navy uses robotics. They demonstrated how they use STEM education to protect service members and civilians. The kids were able to ask questions and also learn how…
FARGO, N.D. — Sanford Health is requiring all 50,000 of its employees to be vaccinated against the coronavirus by November 1. Officials say more than 90% of clinicians and 70% of nurses within the health organization are already fully vaccinated. Exemptions will be made for medical or religious reasons. Sanford Health employees are already required to have several other vaccines…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — A man injured in a fire Tuesday at a house that had a daycare has died of his injuries. Moorhead city officials say 62-year-old Robert Blue of Moorhead died yesterday. Police are investigating the cause of his death and his body has been sent to St. Paul for an autopsy. Firefighters found smoke and flames in the…
POLK CO., Minn. — Governor Tim Walz and Department of Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen are getting an up close look at drought conditions in Polk County. They stopped by the Reitmeier Farm to see the impact the drought is having on producers in the western part of the state. Walz says they are working to mobilize state and federal resources…
WADENA, Minn. — A 39-year-old man is dead in an ATV crash in rural Wadena, Minnesota. The crash was reported around 6:30 Wednesday night. Authorities found the man unresponsive near his ATV and lifesaving efforts were unsuccessful. They say it appears he lost control on a dirt road. The man’s name is being withheld while family members are notified. Categories:…
FARGO, N.D. — Court records are providing new details on a bank robbery earlier this week in Wyndmere, North Dakota. Tessa Jaksa, also known as Tony Jaksa, is charged in U.S. District Court in Fargo with bank robbery. An arraignment is set for Friday morning at 10. The transgender woman admitted to FBI agents that quote, “I knew I messed…
ST. PAUL, MN (AP) — The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows 72% of Minnesota is currently experiencing severe drought. That’s up from last week, when 52% of the state was considered to be in severe drought. Minnesota Public Radio News reports the news is startling, since at the start of June, less than 1% of the state had severe drought…
