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North Dakota COVID-19 cases drop by 145, four deaths reported

December 28, 2020

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Department of Health on Monday reported four additional deaths from COVID-19. There are currently 1,878 active cases in the state, a decrease of 145 since Sunday. 108 people are hospitalized. Cass County reported the largest number of new cases with 23. Categories: Coronavirus, Health, Local News, North Dakota News Tags: COVID-19, north dakota

Stenehjem charges service provider with Medicaid fraud

December 28, 2020

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem’s office is charging a Mandan woman with Medicaid fraud for allegedly submitting $76,000 worth of claims for work she did not perform. The Department of Human Services began looking into claims Rebecca Fruge made for in-home medical services after she claimed she had performed more than 24 hours of work on…

2020 ‘pretty terrible year’ for North Dakota oil industry

December 28, 2020

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota’s top oil regulator says 2020 will be known for the rapid collapse of crude prices in the spring, leading to dismantled rigs and idled wells. State Mineral Resources Director Lynn Helms called it “a pretty terrible year for the industry.” Oil companies filed for bankruptcy and thousands of people in North Dakota’s oil patch lost…

Families throughout the region enjoy the snow and kick off winter activities

"It's beautiful out, I think it's gorgeous, we're warm, we've got under layers on and everything and I think it's perfect, more people should be out here and enjoying this."

December 27, 2020

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. — With this year’s mild winter temperatures, families throughout the region say they are glad to be able to enjoy the outdoors. “Oh very excited, kids are excited we get to finally use our sleds go down the hill and have a good time outside for once,” Moorhead resident, Tony Lewis said. Lewis says it’s a good time…

Warrant And Felony Charge For Man Who Smashed Windows at Hoeven’s Fargo Office

December 27, 2020

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — A Christmas Eve arrest warrant issued for the man seen on video taking an ax to smash windows of North Dakota Senator John Hoeven’s office in the sky way in downtown Fargo Cass County prosecutors have charged Thomas Starks of Lisbon with felony criminal mischief. Police identified Starks from the security video, where they say he…

President Trump Ends The Wait, Signs $900 Billion COVID Relief Package

December 27, 2020

TJ Nelson,

WEST PALM BEACH, FL — A last-minute holiday gift out of Florida: President Donald Trump has signed a $900 billion pandemic relief package that will deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals. He was spotted earlier in the day on the golf course where he spent much of his holiday. It was learned that he planned to sign the bill…

COVID-19 rapid testing available at Hector International Airport

Testing helps identify asymptomatic passengers and removes them from the transmission train

December 26, 2020

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Beginning Saturday, December 26th, the North Dakota Army National Guard will be providing rapid COVID-19 tests for passengers arriving at Hector International Airport. Tests will be self-administered by travelers and results will be ready approximately 15 minutes following the test. North Dakota Army National Guard representatives will be available one hour prior to the first arriving…

Marchers take to downtown Fargo to demand COVID-19 relief

"Today on Christmas day of all days, it is not merry for many."

December 25, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)–This holiday, some community members are taking to the streets of downtown Fargo as a reminder that it’s not a time of joy and bliss for everyone. “Today on Christmas day of all days, it is not merry for many,” Jamaal Abegaz said. That’s because according to the organizers, a lot of families both across the country and…

Camper in Fargo is destroyed after it catches on fire

There was no one inside of the camper at the time.

December 24, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — At around 1:30 p.m., fire crews respond to 437 23rd Street South of reports of a camper fire. Officials say when crews arrived on scene, a camper in between two homes was fully engulfed. They say there was also a possible explosion. Officials say the fire was controlled within a couple of minutes. There was no…

Local church hosts socially distanced Christmas Eve service

Many congregations are having to adjust their plans this Christmas

December 24, 2020

Site Staff,

HORACE, N.D. (KVRR) — The worship hall inside Horace Lutheran Church may be empty this Christmas Eve, but the parking lot is bustling with noise. Car horns have replaced “Amens” this holiday as families come together for a socially distanced worship service. “Lots of new traditions including bringing our puppy to church,” says church member Rachel Lerum. She and her…