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COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy still throughout the community

Medical expert says vaccine priority could help prevent possible COVID-19 surge.

April 20, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — As COVID-19 vaccines continue to be readily available throughout the Fargo-Moorhead metro, medical experts say there is still doubt when it comes to people receiving their vaccinations. Some of the areas with the most hesitancy include people within younger age groups as well as those who live in rural communities says Sanford Health’s Vice President Dr….

Hoeven, Cramer blast reintroduction of Green New Deal

April 20, 2021

Jim Monk,

Sens. Kevin Cramer & John HoevenWASHINGTON (KVRR) – North Dakota’s U.S. Senators say the Green New Deal would cost taxpayers a fortune and force the nation’s economy into bankruptcy. Members of the progressive “Squad” rallied around a new push for the Green New Deal Tuesday with separate bills for public housing, a civilian climate corps and funding for cities. “The…

North Dakota ranks 21st in virus cases in last 2 weeks

April 20, 2021

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota health officials are confirming 58 new cases of the coronavirus out of 1,686 tests that were processed since Saturday. Nearly 106,000 people in the state have tested positive for COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic. That includes nearly 24,000 in Cass County. The COVID Tracking Project reports there were about 279 new cases per…

Freedom From Religion Foundation to challenge North Dakota’s Ten Commandments Law

April 20, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – A non-profit group that works to oppose religious displays on public property says a new North Dakota law that allows the Ten Commandments in public schools is unconstitutional. “The North Dakota law flouts the Constitution in an attempt to sneak religion and Christian nationalism into public schools,” according to the Freedom from Religion Foundation. “Of course, FFRF…

Burgum signs bill modifying North Dakota’s ‘castle law’

April 20, 2021

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has signed legislation that eases restrictions on citizens’ rights to use deadly force in self-defense. The legislation signed Tuesday modifies the state’s “castle law” and would allow someone to use deadly force without retreating in certain circumstances. Its sponsor, Republican Rep. Ben Koppelman, called the legislation “the most consequential gun law change…

‘Bola Wrap’ Device To Be Used At Cass County Sheriff Dept.

The Cass County Sheriff Department is introducing a new device to help with restraining suspects.

April 19, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. — The Cass County Sheriff Department is adding a less-lethal force option” The Bola Wrap. The device acts as a remote handcuff to restrain anyone from a distance. “We as an agency always want to be forward-thinking and look for different ways that we can do things safer, rather that’s to the suspect, ourselves, or other people who…

Activists pack Fargo City Hall to get representation

Different community groups are seeking to have their voices and opinions heard at Fargo City Hall

April 19, 2021

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – “I hope that we can come together because i know that division does not help us we have to come together,” one parent said. Members of ONEFARGO and city groups took the chance to change how people in Fargo are heard. “I’m just encouraging people to do what we been doing since America was founded and…

Entities Welcome Walk-Ins for the COVID-19 Vaccine at Vaccination Center

April 19, 2021

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — If you are still looking to get the COVID-19 vaccine, walk-ins are being accepted at the vaccination center in the former Gordman’s building in Fargo. Fargo Cass Public Health says walk-ins are welcome during clinic hours and they announced they are moving its vaccine operation to its main location next Monday. Essentia Health will accept walk-ins starting…

Final suspect arrested in West Fargo shooting that injured juvenile

The shooting happened Monday, March 22 in a West Fargo neighborhood

April 19, 2021

Alison Voorhees,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — West Fargo police say the final suspect has been arrested in connection to a shooting that happened on March 22. A juvenile has been taken into custody. Police also say that the dark colored vehicle they were looking for has been found. The shooting happened at 9th Street West and Parkway Drive when two others…

Man pleads guilty to vandalizing Hoeven’s Fargo office with ax

April 19, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – A Lisbon, N.D. man has admitted to using an ax to vandalize the downtown Fargo office of Sen. John Hoeven. Federal prosecutors say 30 year-old Alexander Starks pleaded guilty to a charge of Destruction of Government Property. On Dec. 21, 2020, Starks used an ax to smash a window and caused substantial damage to the intercom system…