MAHNOMEN CO., Minn. — Mahnomen County is vaccinating at rates that far surpass most other counties in Minnesota. Minnesota Public Radio News reports that as of this past week, 85 percent of people 65 and older in the county have been vaccinated. Public health leaders at White Earth Nation and Mahnomen County credit that high vaccination rate to close collaboration…
FARGO, N.D. — Police are investigating a shooting in downtown Fargo that left three people injured. Authorities say officers were on patrol in the 500 block of Broadway early Sunday when they heard what they believed to be gunshots. Officers discovered the three victims and rendered medical aid before paramedics arrived. The victims were transported to a local hospital. The…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fargo Invaders are scouting for new players to join the team as they prepare for this year’s football season. The reigning Northern Elite Football League champions are preparing athletes for the national championship with a combine practice as they test each player’s skills and endurance on the field. After cancelling last year’s season due to…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fargo Parks District is welcoming players back with a game of pond hockey after canceling last week’s events due to the dangerously cold temperatures. “We have our annual pond hockey tournament today. We have four different divisions that are playing today. We usually have it split up in between two weekends, but last weekend it…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – A large local venue is preparing for the future as it implements further COVID-19 precautions. The Ralph Englestad Arena is encouraging its employees to share their COVID-19 vaccination information. “We’re trying to look to the future and our efforts to collect vaccination information from our employees is just trying to be proactive so that we…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – As students transition back and forth from virtual learning to in classroom learning, it may cause some hardships. To help students deal with these stressful scenarios, West Fargo Public Schools is extending its COVID Student Support program through the Spring. The program is available for middle and high school students. They virtually meet with a…
UPDATE: Police have identified the company and driver of this truck. FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Police is asking for the public’s help in finding a person responsible in a hit and run. Authorities say a truck driver hit a traffic signal causing significant damage at 15th Avenue and University Drive South. It happened yesterday afternoon at around 3:45. If…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) – By the narrowest of margins, the North Dakota Senate has passed a bill to allow for annual legislative sessions. The sponsor, Williston Republican Sen. Brad Bekkedahl, says the additional session would be a “short session” to take care of budget matters. One Senator was absent, and the vote was tied 23 to 23. Lt. Gov. Brent…
BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota’s Senate has defeated a bill that would have reimbursed several officials who hired attorneys after they were caught up in criminal investigations resulting from 2019 state audits. The reimbursements would have only applied if a criminal probe did not result in a conviction. The legislation would have reimbursed former Commerce Commissioner Michelle Kommer and former…
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Legislature is considering a bill that would legalize marijuana for recreational use with restrictions. Backers of legislation believe the recent legalization of the drug by voters in Montana and South Dakota means it’s likely inevitable that it will happen in North Dakota. Lawmakers say they want to be ready with rules to control and…
