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Senator Klobuchar Introduces Bill That Helps Independent Music Venues

The proposal is endorsed by the National Independent Venue Association and the National Independent Talent Organization.

July 29, 2020

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WASHINGTON, D.C.- While the return of concerts and theaters remains uncertain, Minnesota Senator Klobuchar is trying to provide independent venues some financial relief. The Save our Stages act asks for ten billion dollars that will help them for the next six months. “The idea is short term help for theaters and small venues, to help them so that they can…

One Inmate Is Returned, Another Goes Missing In Barnes County

July 29, 2020

KVRR Staff,

VALLEY CITY, N.D. — While one jail inmate is back in custody after not returning from work release, another man is wanted for escape after he failed to report back to the Barnes County Jail. Tyler Delmore was released Monday morning and has yet to return to the jail. Delmore was in jail for failing to register as a sex…

Mural Promotes Local Food and Healthy Eating

July 29, 2020

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — A local artist partners with Fargo Cass Public Health to create a mural for the community family market. The mural was started on Monday after choosing between a couple of designs that were collected from ideas from the community. For them, it was important to highlight the foods that were seen in our local area, as well…

Democrat Leaders Have Different Views On Handling Of COVID-19 Pandemic In Minnesota

July 29, 2020

KVRR Staff,

Minnesota Rep. Collin Peterson says the statewide COVID-19 restrictions imposed by fellow Democrat Gov. Tim Walz are harming the rural economy. Peterson represents the 7th District in western Minnesota. He says business owners in his district are losing money because the state’s mandates differ from less-restrictive guidelines in nearby North Dakota and South Dakota. Peterson says it’s hard to explain…

Overdue Fees Are Forgiven At West Fargo Public Library

If you keep an item longer then 28 days, it will be billed to your account and removed once it's returned

July 29, 2020

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, N.D. — If you have a fine with the West Fargo Public Library, good news: it is being forgiven. The Board of Directors has voted to no longer charge a fee for overdue materials. No new fines will accumulate on accounts except in the case of lost or damaged items. They say all previously assessed overdue fines on…

Mural Painted on Breckenridge Flood Wall

Work started Tuesday and is expected to wrap up next week

July 29, 2020

Alison Voorhees,

BRECKENRIDGE, Minn. — A splash of color is getting added to Breckenridge’s flood wall. A mural is being painted by Shawn McCann and Kimberly Wood, who is from Michigan. The two started the work yesterday and should finish next week. The wall features many colors and the city’s name Breckenridge. It will also showcase some of the city’s rich history…

Fargo Public Schools release draft plans for restarting classes

July 29, 2020

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — Fargo Public Schools have released a draft of their plan to restart schools this fall. Fargo will be holding in-person instruction with the option for students to learn virtually. All students and staff will be required to wear a mask while in the school building. The plan also outlines protocols on what to do if a student…

Greater Moorhead Days Parade and Kids Fest cancelled

July 29, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn.–Some of the events normally celebrated at Greater Moorhead Days will not be held this year. The City made the decision to cancel certain events that could not be conducted in coordination with current health and safety guidelines. The cancelled events include the Greater Moorhead Days Parade, the Wings and Wheels Fly in and Car Show, The FM Flatlander…

North Dakota reports 89 new COVID-19 cases and two new deaths Wednesday

Cass County accounts for 2,850 of the total positive cases and 76 of the total deaths.

July 29, 2020

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CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 89 new COVID-19 cases and two new deaths on Wednesday. Twenty-one counties report new cases. Burleigh County reports the most new cases with 27 and Cass County the second most with 10. An 80-year-old woman from Cass County and an 80-year-old man from Burleigh County died. The woman reportedly had underlying…

West Fargo Public Library waives existing fines and goes fine free

July 29, 2020

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WEST FARGO, N.D.–The West Fargo Public Library will no longer be charging fines for overdue materials. Additionally, all existing overdue fines will be forgiven. Patrons should see the fines disappear in their accounts within the next few weeks. Library Director Carissa Hansen said, “Under this new policy, patrons with overdue items won’t be turned away due to financial circumstances. This…