MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – The YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties is partnering with the USDA to help curb hunger in our region. As part of the Farmers to Families Food Box program, the YMCA is handing out over 2,600 family-sized food boxes. They are free and include fresh produce, dairy and meat products. The first distribution took place Tuesday…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Plenty of vaccines are readily available, yet hesitancy is still a concern a local health expert tells us. As the Johnson and Johnson vaccine makes its way back from a temporary setback, Sanford Health is using the limited doses on hand for people who may find it harder getting vaccinated. “Right now we have very limited…
DUNSEITH, N.D. (KVRR) – The family of a young Dunseith, North Dakota girl killed in a hit-and-run crash nearly two weeks ago is still coming to terms with the tragedy. Eight-year-old Jaylynn Belgarde was the light of her family’s life. “Her smile. Her smile says it all,” said Jaylynn’s cousin Paige Counts. Jaylynn was walking to the convenience store with…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo School Board votes to postpone a motion to end the district’s mask mandate on elementary playgrounds and outside physical education classes at middle and high schools to its May 11th meeting. The measure was brought up by Board Member David Paulson during the meeting which isn’t usually procedure. He wanted the change to take…
FARGO, N.D. — Essentia Health is now using a new combination of antibody treatment that is more effective against COVID variants. It is being recommended for those diagnosed with mild to moderate cases of the virus and who are at high risk for severe complications or hospitalization. The treatment is administered through an IV. The patient is sent home with…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. — A middle school student stabbed outside of West Elementary School in Grand Forks is found in University Park. The victim was taken to Altru Hospital for treatment of a single stab wound. Police tell us the student knew the juvenile male suspect who was located at a nearby home. They say the investigation is continuing and…
Daesha Heard NORTH DAKOTA (KVRR) – An Airman who pleaded guilty in military court in the death of a fellow airman at Grand Forks Air Force Base has been sentenced and given a bad conduct discharge. Daesha Heard will serve 100 days in prison. She gave fellow Airman Carlos Torres the gun he used to shoot and kill Airman First…
WASHINGTON (KVRR) – Sen. Kevin Cramer says he’ll attend to family matters this weekend following the recent death of his mother. Clarice Cramer died Saturday at Villa Maria Nursing Home in Fargo. She was 79. “Over the weekend, my Mother Clarice Cramer peacefully passed away after having lived with Alzheimer’s Disease” Cramer said. “Our family appreciates the messages of comfort…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s a night showcasing and empowering women at the 48th annual Women of the Year Awards hosted by the YWCA Cass Clay. There are 39 women and Edward Jones Investments nominated in 13 categories. Winners include Agnes Harrington with Share House with the Lifetime Achievement Award, Holly Erickson with West Fargo Public Schools in the education…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota State University is handing out pins with messages against hate on campus. The pins are part of the university’s larger “no-hate” campaign. NDSU’s communications manager says the university is putting a stop to hate on campus. The Staff Senate is the group responsible for making the pins promoting anti-hate and inclusion. They say the…
