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Drug-related deaths in Minnesota rise sharply

December 3, 2020

Jim Monk,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – State health officials say drug overdose deaths in Minnesota increased 31% in the first half of 2020, compared to the same time in 2019. The Minnesota Department of Health said there were 490 overdose deaths from January to June 2020 and 373 deaths during the same period last year. The number of deaths took a…

Burgum’s $15B budget would not raise sales or income taxes

December 3, 2020

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has unveiled a $15 billion budget that bumps state spending by 2%. The plan includes a $1.25 billion bonding package largely aimed at funding statewide infrastructure projects. The governor’s suggested spending does not raise taxes on sales or income. The Republican governor’s budget is the second-biggest proposed by a governor in state…

North Dakota coronavirus cases jump 225; 11 more deaths

December 3, 2020

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Department of Health on Thursday reported 11 additional deaths from COVID-19. There are currently 5,461 active cases in the state, an increase of 225 since Wednesday. 306 people are hospitalized. Cass County reported the largest number of new cases with 230. BY THE NUMBERS 10,977 – Total Tests from Yesterday* 1,164,267 – Total…

Man accused of using vehicle to hit another man

December 3, 2020

Jim Monk,

Benny RodriguezFARGO (KVRR) – Fargo police say a man intentionally ran into another man with his vehicle this morning. The incident happened in the 2500 block of 15th Street South just after 4:15 a.m. Police say 36-year-old Benny Rodriguez of Moorhead hit a man on purpose, causing minor injuries. First responders treated and released the victim on scene. Police arrested…

Video: Small plane crash lands on Twin Cities highway

December 3, 2020

Jim Monk,

ARDEN HILLS, Minn. (KVRR) – A small plane landed and hit a vehicle on Interstate 35W in the Twin Cities area Wednesday. The single-engine Bellanca Viking temporarily closed part of the highway in Arden Hills. Two people were onboard. No injuries were reported. The pilot was 52-year-old Craig Gifford of Minneapolis. The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation and Safety Board…

LIVE: Heidi for United States Secretary of Agriculture

The region's biggest food bank is pushing to get the former U.S. Senator from North Dakota into the President-elect's cabinet.

December 3, 2020

Emily Welker,

Former North Dakota Senator Heidi Heitkamp is on the short list to be President-elect Joe Biden’s chief on all things agriculture in the new administration. And this morning, our region’s biggest food bank is hoping to help get her into the top spot — with your help. The Great Plains Food Bank says the former U-S senator did a lot…

West Fargo teen reported missing found safe in Twin Cities

December 3, 2020

Jim Monk,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – West Fargo Police say a teenage boy who had been missing since late November has been located in the Twin Cities area. Police say 16-year-old Phoenix Lindblad was found safe Wednesday night in Bloomington. Lindblad was reported missing on Nov. 29. Categories: Local News, North Dakota News Tags: missing, TEEN, West Fargo

Gas drive-off suspect chased from North Dakota to Montana

December 3, 2020

Jim Monk,

BELFIELD, N.D. (KVRR) – A man who drove off without paying for gas was arrested after leading North Dakota state troopers on a chase that stretched more than 50 miles into Montana. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says a state trooper attempted a traffic stop on Interstate 94, about 1 mile east of the Belfield exit. The driver of the…

First Responders rescue dog stranded in the icy Sheyenne River in Horace

The rescue was caught on camera by the Cass County Sheriff’s Office.

December 2, 2020

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HORACE, N.D.- “At approximately 8:54 this morning, the 9-11 dispatch in Fargo received a call of a dog that was in the Sheyenne River in the town of Horace,” says Cass County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Craig Keller. “The dog was pretty much in the dead middle of the river. I’d say it was approximately 30 feet from the shoreline. 20…

COVID-19 vaccine likely coming to North Dakota week of December 14th

Vaccines will be available from pharmacies, public health and private health care providers

December 2, 2020

Site Staff,

NORTH DAKOTA — The North Dakota Department of Health says two COVID-19 vaccines could make their way to the state this month. The FDA will discuss approving Emergency Use Authorization for the Pfizer vaccine next Thursday. Discussions about Moderna will take place the following week. “A vaccine will likely be in North Dakota the week of December 14th, and providers…