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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…

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…