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University of Minnesota vaccine mandate takes effect with FDA’s approval

August 23, 2021

Jim Monk,

MINNEAPOLIS – The University of Minnesota is among hundreds of colleges nationwide in requiring a COVID-19 vaccination for students and staff at its five campuses. The mandate went into effect because the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given final approval to a coronavirus vaccine, not just emergency use status. Faculty and staff at the Twin Cities, Duluth, Rochester, Crookston…

Minnesota wildfire not expanding, still uncontained

August 23, 2021

Jim Monk,

Northeastern Minn. wildfire (U.S. Forest Service)FINLAND, Minn. – Authorities fighting a northeastern Minnesota wildfire say the blaze did not expand over the weekend. The Greenwood Fire was expanding by about 1,000 acres a day since it started last Sunday. But after growing to nearly 7 square miles Thursday night and raging through Friday, the U.S. Forest Service estimated the size…

Officers involved in fatal shootout near Sebeka will not be charged

August 23, 2021

Jim Monk,

WADENA, Minn. (KVRR/KDLM) – Charges will not be filed against two law enforcement officers involved in a fatal shootout near Sebeka, Minn. in February. The Wadena County Attorney’s Office says after a comprehensive review of the BCA case file, criminal charges are not warranted against Sebeka Officer Jason Worm or Wadena County Deputy Troy Mayer in the February 27 deaths…

LIVE: Escape Room Murder Mystery at Ft. Sisseton

The pandemic was murder on recreation sites in the region... until they found a creative solution. Now you can be a part of it.

August 23, 2021

Emily Welker,

Lake City, S.D. — It was looking pretty bleak in terms of keeping visitor attractions going at Ft. Sisseton State Park during this pandemic. Then, they hit on the perfect solution. Murder. That’s the stroke of inspiration from state park manager Ali Jo Tonsfeldt, who figured out a murder mystery could be the perfect way to get guests back into…

Move-In Day For Students At Concordia Where Masks Will Be Required In Class

August 22, 2021

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Concordia College in Moorhead is requiring face masks in all classes, labs and studios beginning on the first day of class which is Thursday. Students spent the day getting moved into the college to get ready for the start of classes. They head off Monday to “Hands For Change” service projects around the community. Concordia is also…

Face Masks Required Indoors at UND Starting Monday

August 22, 2021

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Just days after UND President Andrew Armacost said he wasn’t mandating face masks this semester, there has been a change of course. As classes begin on Monday, a face mask requirement is now in place for all indoor spaces at UND including classrooms, academic buildings, hallways, administrative buildings and Chester Fritz Library and other spots. It…

Several buildings involved in huge fire in St. Paul, Minn.

August 21, 2021

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Crews have mostly knocked down a massive fire on Saturday that involved multiple buildings in St. Paul, Minnesota. Reports of the fire along Marshall Avenue near Snelling Avenue just off I-94 came in shortly before 6 p.m. About an hour and a half later, aerial video showed firefighters making progress on the flames, knocking the fire…

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness temporarily closed due to wildfire

August 21, 2021

Site Staff,

FINLAND, Minn. – The U.S. Forest Service has closed a popular recreational wilderness area in northeastern Minnesota as the state’s largest active wildfire threatens the 1-million-acre property. The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness stopped issuing entry permits Saturday, but it was not known if campers already in the expansive wilderness area would be evacuated. The Greenwood fire in the forest…

UPDATE: Missing Moorhead girl found safe

August 21, 2021

Site Staff,

UPDATE 08/21 AT 4:10 P.M. — Moorhead Police say Isabelle Storey was found safe at around 3 p.m. on August 21. MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The Moorhead Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding 11-year-old Isabelle Storey. Her family last saw her on August 18, 2021 at 11 am. She was last seen wearing a red or…

Man arrested in connection with Becker County hit-and-run

August 20, 2021

Site Staff,

BECKER COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) — Police have arrested a man in connection with a hit-and-run in Becker County that left two people hospitalized Thursday, August 12. The Becker County Sheriff’s Office says 45-year-old Justin Richey of Waubun, Minnesota is in custody pending formal charges. The Becker County Jail lists criminal vehicular operation, possessing drugs, and driving after cancellation inimical to…