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Some Moorhead homes asked to reduce water usage, disconnect sump pumps

April 6, 2020

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. – People living in some parts of Moorhead are asked to disconnect their sump pumps from sanitary sewer and limit water usage. The request is being made for people living from Main Avenue south to the city limits and 8th Street to the Red River. The city says it’s possible backup into basements could happen without limiting water…

Petitioners: Gov. Burgum, Shut Down This State

The petition started Friday begs Burgum to join vast majority of sitting governors with a formal order.

April 6, 2020

Emily Welker,

An online petition asking North Dakota’s governor to issue a stay at home order for the state is up to more than 3,700 signatures and counting this morning. The online petition featured on change.org started circulating April 3rd. The petition says it was started by a mother from North Dakota, Denise French. It asks Governor Doug Burgum to issue a…

Cass County Coroners: Preparing for Pandemic’s Rise

How they handle bodies to stop the spread of COVID-19.

April 6, 2020

Emily Welker,

The video is unsettling out of New York: health workers resorting to forklifts and refrigerated trucks to handle and store the bodies of American citizens’ loved ones, as the coronavirus pandemic ravages one of the United States’ biggest cities. And here in Cass County, the bioseals are standing ready. As the number of cases rises here in the Red River…

LIVE: Pandemic Profiteers and Illegal Evictions

It's hard to follow stay at home orders if you're kicked out of your home. So Minnesota's AG wants to hear from you.

April 6, 2020

Emily Welker,

Money is tough to come by for a lot of people right now, and putting price hikes on things like rice, toilet paper and hand sanitizer is exactly what none of us consumers need. But that’s what investigators with the Minnesota State Attorney General’s office are finding is happening with businesses throughout the state to people just like you. Not…

Moorhead Parents Start Community Supply Drive to Support Families

The organizers say they have already received a $1,000 donation.

April 6, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn.–With many families working and learning from home, three Moorhead parents have started a community supply drive to support Moorhead Area Public Schools, students and families. The Moorhead Community Supply Drive is asking for donations to support the childcare services provided for essential workers and to implement distance learning at West Central Juvenile Center. Donations can be anything from…

WATCH: MN Governor State of the State

April 5, 2020

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(FOX 9) – Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will deliver the annual State of the State Address at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 5. You can watch the State of the State right here on KVRR.COM as well as the KVRR Facebook page. As of Sunday, there have been at least 900 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide, and 29 deaths attributed to the virus. “The peak will…

WATCH: A United F-M Metro Against COVID-19

April 4, 2020

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FARGO, ND — The metro’s governments and health agencies released a three minute “A United Metro Against COVID-19” video. F-M leaders enforce the need for social distancing, hand washing and being aware of symptoms. Called United F-M Against COVID-19 is a collaboration to promote community, calm and preparedness in a unified manner in this video. Categories: Coronavirus, Health, Local…

Fargo-Moorhead Spring Clean Up Week Rescheduled

April 3, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–The Cities of Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead and Dilworth have rescheduled the annual metro spring cleanup week. The decision was a unified community response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The cleanup week has been rescheduled for September 14-18. The City of Horace has also rescheduled their cleanup day to September 19. Additionally, the annual electric recycling event in Fargo has…

Woman Safe after Vehicle Catches Fire on Railroad Tracks in Moorhead

The cause of the fire is currently unknown.

April 3, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn.–A woman is safe after her vehicle became stuck on the railroad tracks and caught fire near the intersection of 8th Street and First Avenue North in Moorhead Thursday night. The Moorhead Fire Department responded to the scene and quickly put the fire out. Firefighters pushed the vehicle off the tracks once the fire was out. Acting Fire Captain…

Menards Will Take Customers Temperature

April 2, 2020

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EAU CLAIRE, WI — Your next trip to Menards may include having your temperature taken. The store based in Wisconsin has already started taking customers’ and employees’ temperatures as they enter their store in Eau Claire, WI. Pets and children under the age of 16 are no longer allowed in any Menards stores as a precaution. Jeff Abbott, a spokesman…