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Transportation non-profit: ND infrastructure in need of improvement

The findings show that over 40 percent of major roads are considered in poor condition

April 6, 2021

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NORTH DAKOTA (KVRR) — A recent report has revealed North Dakota’s infrastructure is in need of help. A Washington DC-based national transportation research nonprofit has released information on the roads, highways, and bridges throughout the state. The findings show that over 40 percent of major roads are considered in poor condition. Closer to home, here in Fargo, six percent of…

Vaccine hesitancy raises concerns for Sanford Health official

"Were concerned that the supply might outstrip the demand sooner than we'd had hoped, It's way too early for that to be."

April 6, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Sanford Health medical expert says there is still some hesitancy throughout the community when it comes to getting a COVID-19 vaccine. As more people receive their vaccinations, the number still remains far below the ideal, says Sanford Health’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Doug Griffin. With more eligibility for the vaccinations, the demand has had the…

Last surviving WWII Veteran of famous N.D. National Guard unit dies

April 6, 2021

Jim Monk,

Douglas BurtellBISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The last North Dakota National Guard World War II Soldier known to be residing in North Dakota died in Bowman on April 3, just weeks shy of his 97th birthday. Douglas P. “Doug” Burtell, who served in the famed 164th Infantry Regiment, was the last original member of the unit residing in North Dakota. Burtell was 16…

10-year-old Minnesota boy drives minivan to get Cheerios

April 6, 2021

Jim Monk,

STILLWATER, Minn. – A 10-year-old Stillwater boy who led police on a chase in his parents’ minivan says he was headed to the store to buy Cheerios. Police spotted the boy driving the van around 9:30 p.m. Sunday night. The boy led police on a chase that reached speeds of 50 mph. At one point he drove through an intersection…

North Dakota House approves Juneteenth holiday

THE BILL'S NEXT STOP IS GOV. DOUG BURGUM'S DESK

April 6, 2021

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) – The North Dakota House has voted in favor of the state officially observing Juneteenth. The holiday commemorates June 19,1865, when slavery officially ended in the United States. Juneteenth is observed by 47 states. West Fargo Republican Rep. Austen Schauer supports the holiday. “The holiday does not include a mandatory day off for private or public employees. …

Crews responding to fire at Minnkota Recycling

April 6, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – Fargo firefighters are responding to a two-alarm fire at Minnkota recycling. The fire in downtown Fargo was reported shortly before 1:00 p.m. Tuesday. This is a developing story. Categories: Local News, North Dakota News Tags: Fargo Fire, MinnKota Recycling

Captain resigns, chief deputy retiring from Cass County Sheriff’s Office

April 6, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – A top administrator in the Cass County Sheriff’s Office has left the department. Sheriff Jesse Jahner says he reluctantly accepted the resignation of Capt. Mitch Burris earlier this month. Burris, who’d been with the department for more than 33 years, says the job has become much more difficult in recent years, with civil unrest and people viewing…

Some residents with health issues advised to limit time outdoors

April 6, 2021

Jim Monk,

Western ND wildfiresBISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality is advising residents with respiratory conditions to consider limiting outdoor activities in areas affected by wildfires. Smoky conditions currently exist downwind of a wildfire in Theodore Roosevelt National Park North Unit. The agency says extremely small particles of ash, soot and particulate matter have been increasing. Particulate…

Minnesota House Democrats unveil package of budget bills

April 6, 2021

Jim Monk,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota House Democrats have unveiled legislation that calls for more spending on education and recovery for those most affected by the pandemic while increasing taxes on wealthy residents and large companies. The package of legislation follows the $52.5 billion budget targets released by House Democrats late last month, which is more than both Democratic Gov. Tim…

National Guard leader describes Western ND wildfire response

The National Guard is on standby for additional help.

April 5, 2021

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – High and very high fire danger continues through all parts of North Dakota and near critical fire weather is expected across the state with a Red Flag warning in effect. “The National Guard is essential to any whole government national response and we are the first military response on site we are very pleased to be…