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Running on Faith: Two runners honor the legacy of a West Fargo cross country star

"She had a great faith with God through her journey, and honestly, I'm just out here running on faith," said Schwab.

August 30, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — In the late 80’s and early 90’s, Kelly Breidenbach rocked the Cross Country world in North Dakota. In 1988, she and her teammates would help win the Eastern Dakota Conference State Cross Country Championship for the West Fargo Packers. “She was the one we always looked up to. She was the leader,” said Staci Birrenkott, a former…

Midwest Becomes COVID-19 Hotspot As U.S. Hits 6 Million Cases

Global deaths from COVID-19 stand at over 842,000

August 30, 2020

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — The United States hitting 6 million COVID-19 cases out of 25 million globally. The U.S. leads the count followed by Brazil with 3.8 million and India with 3.5 million. The Midwest becoming a hotspot for new cases with Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota recently reporting record one-day increases. Many of the new cases in Iowa…

West Fargo Man Run Over by Tractor

The accident happened west of Cooperstown, North Dakota

August 30, 2020

Alison Voorhees,

GRIGGS COUNTY, N.D. — A West Fargo man is injured after getting run over by a tractor in Griggs County. It happened west of Cooperstown shortly after 10 a.m. Saturday. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says 32-year-old Ryan Hoverson was working on a fence with another man when a parking brake malfunction caused the tractor to run him over. Hoverson…

Long-Time Sanford Donor, T. Denny Sanford, Under Investigation

August 30, 2020

KVRR Staff,

T. Denny SanfordFARGO, N.D. — Sanford Health’s CEO is responding to reports of a child pornography investigation involving long-time donor T. Denny Sanford. Kelby Krabbenhoft sent a letter to all Sanford employees acknowledging the investigation and wrote that he is “deeply concerned about these reports.” The Argus Leader reports that the investigation centers on an electronic device owned by Sanford….

White House’s Dr. Birx Visits North Dakota

Dr. Birx visited with local leaders to discuss the state's coronavirus response.

August 29, 2020

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FARGO, ND – White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx was in Fargo today to participate in discussions about the states coronavirus response with state leadership, as well as the mayors of Fargo, Grand Forks, and Bismarck. She praised the states commitment to testing, as well as the Governors Vulnerable Population Protection Plan. Both Dr. Birx and the governor…

The F-M Community Takes To The Streets After Black Man Is Shot In Kenosha

More than 200 people attended the march for Jacob Blake.

August 29, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.- The recent police shooting of a Wisconsin man brings the Fargo-Moorhead community back on the streets to march for change. Some in the Fargo-Moorhead area say the movement that has come after George Floyd’s death is making sure no Black man or woman dies in vain. It’s part of an effort to make real change. A change they…

Grand Forks bars, restaurants to close at 11 p.m. daily beginning Saturday

Mayor Brandon Bochenski's latest emergency declaration includes all classed liquor license holders

August 29, 2020

Site Staff,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Grand Forks Mayor Brandon Bochenski has issued an emergency declaration temporarily modifying hours of all classed liquor license holders, to include bars, bar/restaurants and offsale to close daily at 11 p.m. The change goes into effect Saturday, August 29th. Bochenski’s announcement comes after a round-table discussion with White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx and…

Fargo Public Schools Outlines Plan To Ensure Students Receive Meals

The district is set to start on September 2nd with Hybrid learning.

August 28, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – Fargo Public Schools is not only ensuring that students receive the best education amid a pandemic, but also making sure they have full tummies while doing so. “With the pandemic, we know that households may be struggling even more, and that’s why it’s still important that we provide these meal services to those students,” Nutrition Service Director…

Replay Games offers ‘Virtual Learning Environment’ for hybrid learning students

August 28, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – Replay Games in Downtown Fargo is offering a unique and fun way for kids to handle hybrid learning. Parents can sign them up to take their virtual classes. Supervision, as well as help with classwork and homework will be available on site. When kids finish their schoolwork, they will be awarded with time to play video games….

North Dakota reports 314 new COVID-19 cases Friday

Cass County accounts for 3,409 of the total positive cases and 76 of the total deaths.

August 28, 2020

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CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 314 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths Friday. Thirty-three counties report new cases. Burleigh County reports the most new cases with 62 and Cass County the second most with 50. The NDDoH says one case from Morton County and one from McKenzie County were determined to be from out of…