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Police seek help in locating Moorhead man

November 17, 2020

Jim Monk,

Marwan AsaadMOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Moorhead Police are asking for help in locating a man who’s been missing since last week. Marwan Asaad was last seen by his family Nov. 12. He also has not reported to work during this time. He has no known medical conditions. Asaad speaks very little English. He is from Kurdistan and has been in…

Fargo Cass Public Health to hold another flu shot clinic

November 17, 2020

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – Fargo Cass Public Health will sponsor another walk-in flu shot clinic on Friday. The clinic will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 1240 25th Street South in Fargo. Appointments are not required but residents are asked to complete registration ahead of time by visiting the North Dakota Vaccination Registration Website. Flu shots are available…

Law enforcement leaders say education is key to mask mandate

November 17, 2020

Jim Monk,

FARGO – Violations of North Dakota’s mask mandate carry a possible fine of up to $1,000. But many law enforcement leaders say issuing a citation for failing to wear a face covering is a last resort and that education is the priority. Gov. Doug Burgum encouraged law enforcement to prioritize education when he imposed the mandate last Friday after months…

North Dakota reports 26 new COVID-19 deaths

November 17, 2020

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Department of Health reported 26 additional deaths Tuesday from COVID-19. There are currently 10,022 active cases in the state, that’s down 878 active cases since Monday North Dakota has 304 people hospitalized with COVID-19. BY THE NUMBERS 8,749 – Total Tests from Yesterday* 1,022,763 – Total tests completed since the pandemic began 1,091 – Positive Individuals from Yesterday***** …

Fugitive Task Force nabs 26 domestic violence suspects

November 17, 2020

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – The U.S. Marshals Service says 26 people in North Dakota and Minnesota were taken into custody during a one-month enforcement operation targeting domestic violence and abuse fugitives. “Operation Sanctuary” focused on fugitives with arrest warrants for crimes such as child neglect, aggravated domestic assault, and violation of court orders related to domestic violence offenses. Studies conducted by…

Driver hospitalized after crashing minivan into Fargo building

November 17, 2020

Jim Monk,

Minivan crash 11/16/2020FARGO (KVRR) – The driver of a minivan was taken by ambulance to a Fargo hospital after the van crashed into a building and caused extensive damage in north Fargo. Police say the crash happened Monday night in the 700-block of 18th St. North. The driver was traveling east on Great Northern Drive at a high rate of…

Fargo students receive unique masks for music classes

"If it means that they can be making music together that's what we do."

November 16, 2020

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D.– The morale of the students was lowering when we couldn’t be singing or playing. That’s absolutely happening with the teachers because they just want to be making music with their kids,” Performing Arts Curriculum Specialist Ainsley Rentfrow said. Students at Fargo public schools weren’t able to perform without proper PPE, but now they have the reassurance to make…

City Commissioners try to strike down Mayor Mahoney’s Covid-19 order

The order now limits occupancy for bars and restaurants to 50% and up 150 people. It also works to accommodate attendance sizes with places of worship.

November 16, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — The coronavirus surge in North Dakota is among the worst in the U.S. Cass County is playing a big part. “The cases in the state as well as Cass County continue to increase on a weekly basis,” said Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney. “Cass County has 1,562 active cases. One of our highest yet.” In Fargo, Mayor Mahoney…

Fargo libraries transition to no contact operations

Items may be requested via online catalog

November 16, 2020

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. — Due to rising COVID-19 numbers and increased restrictions, the Fargo Public Library has chosen to transition to non-contact operations for the safety of everyone. All three Fargo public libraries are closed to public access. They are offering curbside pickup. Library card holders will continue to have access to some of the library’s resources once they’ve requested items…

MN Dept. of Health has new method to contact trace COVID-19 cases

It's hoping to eliminate time spent by contact tracers making repeated calls by sending out a text

November 16, 2020

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MINNESOTA – The Minnesota Department of Health is trying a new method for COVID-19 contact tracing and case investigation. It will send a text to those who have tested positive and their close contacts. Itwill say a case worker from a state, local or tribal health department will be calling to discuss COVID test results or potential exposure. It will…