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Fargo man convicted of child porn charges wants early prison release

November 16, 2020

Jim Monk,

Robert Scheiring FARGO (KVRR) – A Fargo man who pleaded guilty to possessing and distributing child pornography is asking for an early prison release because of COVID-19 concerns. Robert Scheiring was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison. He is scheduled to be released in 2022. In a letter to 8th Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Judge Ralph Erickson, Scheiring…

WE Fest set to return to Detroit Lakes in 2021

The country music festival is set for August 5-7, 2021

November 16, 2020

Alison Voorhees,

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — 2021 is being marked as the year for the return of concerts and now WE Fest can be added to the list. The long time country music festival in Detroit Lakes is set for August 5 – 7, 2021. The 3-day festival was last held in 2019. Before the pandemic, it had already been decided that…

Fargo mayor aligns local capacity limits with state

November 16, 2020

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney has modified an executive order he issued last week in response to a growing number of COVID-19 cases. The order seeks to enforce Governor Doug Burgum’s Occupancy Limitation Order of 50% capacity (or a maximum of 150 people, whichever is less). The previous order limited indoor gatherings to 25% of a building’s occupancy,…

North Dakota reports 7 more COVID-19 deaths since Sunday

November 16, 2020

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Department of Health reported 7 additional deaths Monday from COVID-19. There are currently 10,900 active cases in the state, that’s down 224 active cases since Sunday. North Dakota has 332 people hospitalized with COVID-19. BY THE NUMBERS 8,179 – Total Tests from Yesterday* 1,016,356 – Total tests completed since the pandemic began 1,089 – Positive Individuals from Yesterday***** …

Fargo Public Schools changes timeline for return to classroom full-time

November 16, 2020

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – The Fargo Public Schools COVID-19 Instructional Plan Committee has modified its plan to phase-in full time in-person learning for both elementary and secondary students. Instead of bringing more students back for in-person instruction, the current instructional levels will remain in place for the remainder of the first semester. The changes are as follows: Elementary Schools: Level 4…

LIVE: Minnesota Secretary Of State Calls State’s Election “A Model For The Nation”

Secretary Of State Steve Simon Joins KVRR Morning Show

November 16, 2020

Site Staff,

Amid national controversy and unfounded claims of election fraud, Minnesota’s Secretary of State calls his state’s election process “a model for the nation”. Steve Simon joined KVRR’s morning show Monday. He says just a hair under 80 percent of eligible voters cast ballots this month, the highest voter turnout in the country. He credits elections workers in each of…

North Dakota doctors thank Burgum for enacting mask mandate

November 16, 2020

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) – More than 80 North Dakota doctors have written a letter, thanking Gov. Doug Burgum for enacting a statewide mask mandate. The doctors say taking these steps could mean a flattening of the curve within about four weeks. They said they know these restrictions mean significant sacrifices, but they say this will help keep healthcare providers and…

Two men shot & wounded overnight

Fargo Police officers respond twice to same location after multiple reports

November 15, 2020

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo police respond to two reports of gunshots in the same area just hours apart. Both reports were in the 1000 block of 16th street North. Around 3:35 this morning, officers found a wounded man with non life threatening injuries. He was taken to a local hospital. Three hours later, officers responded to the second report of…

Concordia College’s SALT association provides comfort for community

Project supports local hospital patients with blankets

November 15, 2020

Aaron Walling,

MOORHEAD, Minn.– As the seasons change and the temperatures drop, Concordia’s ‘Students and Alumni Linked Together’ association partner up with non-profit ‘Project Linus’ by providing comfort and security through blankets. “Project Linus itself is a community, I think the chapter in the Fargo/Moorhead area, they bring in the cutting supplies and their expertise as far as the dimensions of each…

Nonprofit helps ensure local families spend holiday season full of turkey, gratitude and thanks

"Thanksgiving dinner for their families can be really tough for them so we wanted to be able to give back something to our community."

November 15, 2020

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. — The Faith4Hope nonprofit is helping local families in the metro ensure they have a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. “This time of year we know that it’s a happy occasion but it also can be a sad one for others that are really fighting the poverty and so not being able to provide a typical Thanksgiving dinner for their…