TWIN VALLEY, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) – A Democratic state lawmaker says he disagrees with the latest shutdown orders from Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. Sen. Kent Eken of Twin Valley says there should be more of a regional approach when it comes to border cities. Eken says he also believes that the legislature should have more input on the business closing…
FARGO (KVRR) – About 70 drivers and warehouse workers are on strike against a Fargo food distributor. Members of Teamsters Local 120 were on the picket line Wednesday at Cash-Wa Distributing, formerly Food Services of America. Teamsters Business Agent Brian Nowak says striking workers don’t believe the company is doing its best to protect them from exposure to COVID-19. As…
WEST FARGO, ND — The West Fargo Fire Department’s central station located at 106 first St, will be closed for two weeks because an employee tested positive for the coronavirus. This will not impact emergency service response within the City of West Fargo. Those who were in close contact with the individual include the Chief, office manager and all of…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Two longtime Minnesota DFL senators announced Wednesday they are leaving the Minnesota Senate DFL caucus to form a new Independent caucus. In a joint news release, Sen. Tom Bakk of Cook, a senator since 2003, and Sen. David Tomassoni of Chisholm, a senator since 2001, said the move is a “natural progression” towards becoming…
BISMARCK, N.D. – Sanford Health is opening a new coronavirus care unit in Bismarck. The 20-bed unit at the former Bismarck Surgical Associates building is expected to open next week. President Michael LeBeau says the $1 million facility should be a “wake-up call for the community that the delivery of care is starting to get outside the norm.” In recent…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Department of Health is reporting 16 additional deaths from COVID-19. There are currently 9,977 active cases in the state, down 45 active cases since Tuesday. Cass County reported the largest number of new cases with 330. North Dakota has 297 people hospitalized with COVID-19. BY THE NUMBERS 8,488 – Total Tests from Yesterday* 1,033,592 –…
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ST. PAUL, MINN. – Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is planning to announce new COVID-19 restrictions that will shut down indoor dining at bars and restaurants, close gyms and fitness centers, and put organized indoor youth sports on hold for four weeks. Bars and restaurants will still be allowed to offer takeout during the four-week pause. Walz is scheduled to make…
FARGO (KVRR) – The Fargo Fire Department needs firefighters. Applications are being accepted now through Dec. 4. Candidates are required to have a valid driver’s license, be at least 18 years old and have completed 60 college semester hours in any subject. Firefighters must also obtain national certification as an Emergency Medical Technician within the first year of employment For…
MINNEAPOLIS – Prosecutors in the upcoming trial of a former Minneapolis police officer charged with killing George Floyd want to introduce evidence of a 2017 arrest in which they say the officer held his knee on the back of a 14-year-old boy and ignored his pleas that he couldn’t breathe. Prosecutors say body camera video that captured the boy’s arrest…
