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North Dakota reports 87 new COVID-19 cases and two new deaths Wednesday

Cass County accounts for 3,067 of the total positive cases and 76 of the total deaths.

August 12, 2020

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CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 87 new COVID-19 cases and two new deaths on Wednesday. Nineteen counties report new cases. Cass County reports the most new cases with 15 and Williams County the second most with 12. An 80-year-old woman from Grand Forks County and a 60-year-old man from Morton County died. Both individuals had underlying…

El Zagal Shrine Circus partners with KVRR, local police departments for bike giveaway

The Fargo, West Fargo and Moorhead police departments each received 12 bikes to give to deserving kids in their communities.

August 12, 2020

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — Every year, the El Zagal Shrine Circus gives away hundreds of bikes to kids for free with the help from sponsors. The Circus was cancelled this year due to COVID-19, but El Zagal Shrine made sure deserving kids still got their new ride. “The sponsors came back and said ‘We sponsor these bikes and we really…

Fargo School Board Begins Process To Rename Woodrow Wilson High School

There is also a call to rename the former Agassiz Middle School due to Louis Agassiz's racist beliefs.

August 12, 2020

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FARGO, N.D- “Wilson’s racist thinking and policies make him an inappropriate namesake for a school,” says Community Advocate Jim Shaw. Community members come together to call for change. One that starts with the smallest actions. “Today, I’m asking you to remove the name of Woodrow Wilson from one of Fargo’s Public High Schools,” Shaw adds. The discussion to change the name…

Addie’s Royal Cupcake Stand Hosts 8th Annual Fundraiser

KVRR's very own Raya Quttaineh took part in the event.

August 11, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.- KVRR Reporter/Anchor Raya Quttaineh was one of many Disney princesses and villains that lined up across the parking lot at Probstfield in Moorhead to greet people. She was Disney Princess Elena of Avalor. Due to COVID-19, the fundraiser this year was a drive thru event. They had two thousand cupcakes to sell with the proceeds going to the…

Father of airman killed at GFAFB wants dorm supervisor to be charged

August 11, 2020

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GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. – The father of a Grand Forks Air Force Base airmen killed by a colleague wants the base’s dorm supervisor to face charges. Supervisors are required to do random checks for contraband and guns in dorms. Brian Murray says he’s heard from people who served with his daughter, Natasha Aposhian, that airmen have gotten…

Big Ten postpones fall sports season

August 11, 2020

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ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Big Ten Conference announced the postponement of the 2020-21 fall sports season, including all regular-season contests and Big Ten Championships and Tournaments, due to ongoing health and safety concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic.In making its decision, which was based on multiple factors, the Big Ten Conference relied on the medical advice and counsel of the Big…

Prosecution of airman tied to GFAFB deaths turned over to Air Force

August 11, 2020

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GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. – The father of an airman shot and killed at Grand Forks Air Force base in June says the case is now in the hands of the Air Force. Daesha Heard Daesha Heard has been charged with giving fellow airman Carlos Torres the gun authorities say he used to shoot Natasha Aposhian and then…

LIVE: Parenting in a Pandemic

You're probably socially distancing. But you're not definitely not alone -- especially when it comes to the struggle.

August 11, 2020

Emily Welker,

It’s an online event so popular in our region they’ve had to add two more just to keep up with demand. And while the next one coming up is already full, you can still get in on the following “Parenting in a Pandemic” session from Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota. The sessions feature live discussion time with LSSND’s licensed…

North Dakota reports 174 new COVID-19 cases and five new deaths Tuesday

Cass County accounts for 3,052 of the total positive cases and 76 of the total deaths.

August 11, 2020

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CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 174 new COVID-19 cases and five new deaths on Tuesday. Twenty-six counties report new cases. Burleigh County reports the most new cases with 43 and Stark County the second most with 28. Two men and three woman died. All five people had underlying health conditions. The NDDoH says a two previously…

Benefits to change for thousands of unemployed North Dakotans, Minnesotans

President Donald Trump signed coronavirus relief executive orders on Saturday

August 10, 2020

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MINNESOTA & NORTH DAKOTA – Millions of Americans are still out of a job amid the pandemic. As lawmakers continue to debate what kinds of unemployment benefits to approve, President Trump signed an executive order, which will impact hundreds of thousands of North Dakotans and Minnesotans. Those at Job Service North Dakota say the people they’re helping want their jobs…