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Fargo man injured in head-on crash in Mapleton

June 18, 2020

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MAPLETON, N.D.–A Fargo man was injured after colliding with another vehicle in Mapleton on Wednesday. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says 27-year-old Dane Kastrinos of Fargo was traveling southbound on Cass County Road 11 at approximately 5 p.m. At the same time, 21-year-old Emily Peterson and 52-year-old Adam Peterson turned northbound on the same road. As Kastrinos approached Peterson, Kastrinos…

Livestock and pet owners encouraged to be on the lookout for blue-green algae

Livestock, pets and children are most at risk of becoming ill due to the algae.

June 18, 2020

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BISMARCK, N.D.–Blue-green algae may already be present in many bodies of water across North Dakota. The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality says that while the algae is most common in late summer, it only takes a few hot days for the algae to bloom. The algae is known to produce toxins called cynotoxins that when ingested can cause vomiting,…

Team Chip presents $50,000 check to Lend A Hand Up

The group of friends hosts Bowlin' for Colon to fundraise money for the organization in honor of their late friend Maynard "Chip" Johnson

June 17, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — One group is continuing their tradition of giving back to honor their late friend. Team chip has come together every year since 2011 to host a benefit for Maynard “Chip” Johnson who was battling colon cancer. Lend A Hand Up helped them host their first successful event. They raise funds each year at their Bowlin’ for a…

Fargo Workers Caravan Through Downtown Fargo For Racial And Economic Justice

About 20 cars were part of the caravan.

June 17, 2020

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FARGO, N.D – The Northern Plains United Labor Council and the community come together to caravan through downtown Fargo to take action for racial and economic justice. The message is simple. “That we can all come together and have this very important, very uncomfortable dialogue and move forward to making positive changes, so we don’t end up in a place…

Sanford Health Says Uptick in COVID-19 Cases Is Expected As Restrictions Ease

He is expecting these upticks to last through the summer.

June 17, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – An infectious disease expert at Sanford says as things start to reopen and people start going out more, the number of cases will slightly rise, but it’s not something that should be concerning. They say it’s still important for people to wear masks and social distance. He does not think this is a second wave of COVID-19….

Mayor Mahoney, Chief Todd respond to OneFargo allegations

Mayor Mahoney says he has been reaching out to OneFargo to schedule a meeting with them for the last week but that they have not responded to him

June 17, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Police Internal Affairs investigation report into former Deputy Chief Todd Osmundson during the May 30th protest and riots has been made public. Prior to the release, Osmundson claimed to have been in contact with Chief Todd throughout that day and that the Chief told him he could go home at midnight. OneFargo asked Chief Todd…

ACLU Claims Fargo Mayor’s Focus On March Permit Is Misplaced

Mahoney: “We fully respect and encourage our citizens’ rights to their first amendment protections."

June 17, 2020

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — ACLU of North Dakota says Mayor Tim Mahoney’s focus on whether protestors obtained a permit for the weekend marches in Fargo is misplaced. They say if he is serious about mending years and years of racial injustice, he needs to stop making statements that chill free speech. OneFargo is inviting the community to join them at a…

Identity of Park River Man Pulled From Grain Bin Released

The Man Was Trying To Dislodge Grain Monday Afternoon

June 17, 2020

TJ Nelson,

WALSH CO., N.D. — A man who died while trying to dislodge grain inside a bin in Walsh County is identified. He is 50-year-old Thomas Shirek of Park River. Authorities say Shirek became trapped inside the bin Monday afternoon, about 6 miles south of Adams. He was taken to the hospital in Park River where he died. Categories: Local News,…

Recount Set For Tied Gardner Council Race, Two Candidates Got 8 Votes Each

the recount will take place at 9:30 Monday morning

June 17, 2020

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — A recount for a tie in the council race in tiny Gardner, North Dakota is set for Monday at the Cass County Annex. As KVRR first reported Tuesday, Carey Hanson and Patrick Nelson each got 8 votes in the election but Nelson was declared the winner on the vote.nd.gov website. That is an error according to Cass…

North Dakota reports 42 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths Wednesday

June 17, 2020

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CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 42 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths on Wednesday. Nine counties report new cases including Barnes, Burleigh, Cass, Grand Forks, McKenzie, Morton, Sioux, Stutsman and Ward Counties. Cass County report the most new cases with 17 and Stutsman County the second most with 8. North Dakota’s COVID-19 numbers: 3,166 positive…