North Dakota News

Block 9 Shut Down After Subcontractor Tests Positive for COVID-19

FARGO, ND — Construction on the Block 9 project in downtown Fargo has been shutdown temporarily after a subcontractor’s employee who visited the work site tested positive for COVID-19 McGough Construction Co., LLC, one of the general contractors on the Block 9 project in downtown Fargo, has confirmed that one of the subcontractors on the project tested positive for COVID-19….

Senior JROTC Cadents to be Honored at South Fargo High School

FARGO, N.D.–Senior JROTC Cadets at South Fargo High School will be honored and presented with awards on Friday. The informal graduation ceremony will be held in the South High School parking lot at 10 a.m. Eleven senior cadets will receive shadow boxes and be recognized for other awards they received throughout the year. Underclass cadets will be allowed to view…

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Burgum to Host COVID-19 Press Briefing

BISMARCK, N.D.–Gov. Doug Burgum is holding a press briefing to provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic. The North Dakota Department of Health reported a total of 2,095 positive cases, 38 current hospitalizations, 1,302 people recovered and 49 deaths. Categories: Coronavirus, Coronavirus-ND, Health, North Dakota News Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, GOV. DOUG BURGUM, NORTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, PRESS BRIEFING

North Dakota Reports 102 New COVID-19 Cases and 4 Deaths

Cass County reports the most cases with 49.

CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 102 new COVID-19 cases and four deaths on Wednesday. Eleven counties report new cases including Burleigh, Cass, Grand Forks, Morton, Nelson, Richland, Stutsman, Traill, Walsh, Ward and Williams Counties. Cass County reports the most cases with 49 and Morton County the second most with 23. Four men with underlying health conditions…

Fargo Drive-Thru Food Truck Festival to be Held in June

The event will feature eight food trucks whose menus will be downloadable.

FARGO, N.D.–A drive-thru food truck festival will be held at the North Dakota Horse Park June 12-14. The festival, managed by Mike Schmitz, is a way for him to thank Fargo Foodies for supporting his annual food truck festival. The event is meant to promote local food vendors and generate revenue for them. Schmitz said, “It’s going to take some…

WATCH LIVE: City of Fargo to Host COVID-19 Press Briefing at 11 a.m.

KVRR will have a live stream of the briefing here and on our Facebook page.

FARGO, N.D.–The City of Fargo is holding a press briefing at 11 a.m. to provide updates on the COVID-19 pandemic in our region. City and county government officials, public health experts and healthcare systems will provide information specific to their organization. The speakers will include: Director of Fargo Cass Public Health Desi Fleming Clay County Public Health Administrator Kathy McKay…

Basic Care Residents Allowed to Keep Stimulus Checks after Emergency Rule Change

The emergency rule went into effect on Tuesday.

BISMARCK, N.D.–Residents at basic care facilities in North Dakota are now allowed to keep their Economic Impact Payments after Gov. Doug Burgum announced an emergency rule change. Previously, Economic Impact Payments made out to basic care residents were to be counted as income and kept by the state. Burgum said, “We’re grateful to legislative leadership, the Attorney General’s Office and…

Bison Injures Woman at Theodore Roosevelt National Park

MEDORA, N.D. – The National Park Service says a bison injured a woman visiting the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park near Medora, North Dakota. Officials say the 55-year-old woman from Watford City was hiking around a bend on the Buckhorn Trail on Monday afternoon when she encountered a bull bison on the trail. The bull charged, striking the…

Fargo Parents Create Petition To Attend High School Graduations

Parents are trying to arrange a meeting with the school board on Wednesday, the superintended says they have no plans to attend.

FARGO, N.D.- Lori McClary is a mom of triplets, two girls and a boy who are graduating from Fargo North High School. It did not sit well with her when she was told she would not be able to attend her children’s graduation in person. “As a mom. I want to be there and sitting on the couch at home…

More Federal Relief Coming for Cities like Grand Forks

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Mayor Michael Brown along with Congressman Kelly Armstrong and Senator Kevin Cramer are talking about continued assistance for smaller communities from the federal government. Brown stressed the importance of help for local health care systems during another briefing on the pandemic in Grand Forks. Cramer outlined the newly announced Covid-19 AG support program giving 16 billion…