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Burgum receives first dose of Moderna vaccine

March 9, 2021

Jim Monk,

Gov. Doug Burgum receives a COVID-19 vaccination.BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – Gov. Doug Burgum received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday as North Dakota reached another pandemic milestone with all counties now having health care providers serving the Phase 1C vaccine priority group. The governor received the Moderna vaccine during a drive-through vaccine clinic at the Bismarck Event Center. First…

Fargo approves bid for water tower and mural

March 9, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – Fargo is getting a new water tower to replace three much smaller water towers, all on the north side. One was built in the 1940s and the others date from 1955 are in need of significant repairs and have operational issues. Fargo re-bid the project and got a deal, saving the city about $1-million. City commissioners approved…

Dozens of dead cattle found floating in Missouri River

March 9, 2021

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – State environmental officials say dozens of dead cattle have been found floating in the Missouri River in central North Dakota. Department of Environmental Quality spokeswoman Jennifer Skjod says between 30 to 100 head of dead cattle were found in the river Monday. The cattle apparently wandered onto the ice and broke through north of Bismarck-Mandan. The Oliver…

More Minnesotans eligible for coronavirus vaccine

March 9, 2021

Jim Monk,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Gov. Tim Walz says Minnesota is expanding eligibility for the coronavirus vaccine after reaching its goal of inoculating at least 70% of people 65 and older. The state will expand eligibility to the next two phases of Minnesotans at once. Walz said Tuesday the next two priority groups include people with underlying health conditions and those…

VIDEO: Walz discusses next steps for vaccine distribution

March 9, 2021

Jim Monk,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) – Minn. Gov. Tim Walz provides an update on state COVID-19 policies. Categories: Local News, Minnesota News Tags: COVID-19, GOV. TIM WALZ

Fargo man arrested for burglarizing South Dakota home

March 9, 2021

Jim Monk,

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KVRR/KWAT) – A Fargo man arrested Monday night in South Dakota is accused of burglarizing a home in Codington County. Thirty-two-year-old Dylan Kerr is being held on charges of first degree burglary, intentional damage to property, possession of a stolen vehicle and petty theft. Codington County deputies were called to the area where the burglary occurred on a…

Recall election today for two Horace City Council members

March 9, 2021

Jim Monk,

HORACE, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) – A special recall election is underway Tuesday in Horace. City Council members David Fenelon and Bryan Schmidt are running to keep their seats. Both were re-elected unopposed last June. Three challengers are on the special ballot seeking to oust the incumbents. They are Naomi Burkland, Jeffrey Trudeau, and Zachariah Lee. A citizens committee upset with the…

Drekker Brewing empowers women at the YWCA through beer

For a limited time, proceeds from beer sales will help support the YWCA's mission.

March 8, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Drekker Brewing has chosen the YWCA of Cass-Clay to do some UnPillaging for March. In celebration of International Women’s Day, they are teaming up to help empower women right here in our community. Throughout the month Drekker Brewing will collect essential items such as bedding, clothing and hygiene products. For a limited time proceeds from beer…

Fiery chants for justice from marchers at Chauvin trial

March 8, 2021

KVRR Staff,

courtesy, FOX9 MINNEAPOLIS – Hundreds of people gathered outside a fortified courthouse in Minneapolis for the first day of the trial of a former police officer charged in George Floyd’s death. They chanted “No justice, no peace!” during the rally Monday, and one speaker implored the jury yet to be chosen to “do the right thing” and convict Derek Chauvin…

Fully vaccinated people can gather without masks

March 8, 2021

Jim Monk,

NEW YORK – Fully vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing. That’s according to long-awaited guidance from federal health officials. They also say that vaccinated people can come together in the same way with people considered at low-risk for severe disease, such as in the case of vaccinated grandparents visiting healthy…