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American Indian Movement leader Clyde Bellecourt dies at 85

January 11, 2022

Jim Monk,

Clyde Bellecourt (Arizona State Universitry)MINNEAPOLIS – Clyde Bellecourt, a leader in the Native American struggle for civil rights and a founder of the American Indian Movement, has died. He was 85. Bellecourt died Tuesday morning from cancer at his home in Minneapolis. Bellecourt was a co-founder in 1968 of AIM, which began as a local organization in Minneapolis that sought…

LIVE: Putting Yourself First at Ladyboss Midwest

After 2 years of a pandemic, giving yourself 3 days doesn't sound like such a big ask.

January 11, 2022

Emily Welker,

Pandemic-weary working women looking to recharge and reconnect have an opportunity coming up this spring. That’s the promise from the organizers at Ladyboss Midwest, who are putting on their first-ever retreat for 3 days in Nisswa, MN. Among the featured guests is motivational speaker and pro MMA fighter Mariah Prussia. She’s also a personal trainer and owner of MPX Fitness…

Firefighter’s death from COVID-19 classified as ‘Line of Duty Death’

January 11, 2022

Jim Monk,

Tim KathTINTAH, Minn. (KVRR) – The death of a Tintah firefighter who died in December from COVID-19 has been classified as a Line of Duty Death by the National Fallen Firefighters Association. Tintah Firefighter Tim Kath died Dec. 31 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo. Firefighters from North Dakota and Minnesota are expected to attend Kath’s funeral on Wednesday, Jan….

LIVE: New Building At Fargo’s National Cemetery

They're looking to build on a great start at the state's only national cemetery.

January 11, 2022

Emily Welker,

The Fargo National Cemetery is the first and only one of its kind here in North Dakota, and so far since its opening in 2019, it’s been a beautiful and meaningful resource for families of veterans. There’s just one problem: when you need to conduct a service there this time of year, it’s uncomfortably — and impractically — cold. At…

Roers Jones joins race for Fargo mayor

January 11, 2022

Jim Monk,

Shannon Roers JonesFARGO (KVRR) – A member of the legislature who represents District 46 in Fargo has announced that she’s running for mayor. Republican Shannon Roers Jones is an attorney who was first elected to the North Dakota House in 2016. “It’s time for fresh leadership to unlock Fargo’s unlimited potential” Roers Jones said in an email announcing her candidacy….

NDSU unveils Sugihara Hall, a new science building on campus

NDSU has a new $51.2 million science building that students were able to attend class in today.

January 10, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — NDSU has a new $51.2 million science building that students were able to attend class in today. Sugihara Hall is named after the late James Sugihara, a former chemistry professor and dean of NDSU College of Science and Mathematics. His grandchildren and great grandchildren were at the ribbon cutting. “It’s just very humbling. It’s not really…

Essentia Health Looks to Community for Volunteers

Essentia Health-Fargo is actively recruiting volunteers to work in the Cancer Center, emergency department, gift shop and as patient escorts.

January 10, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Essentia Health-Fargo is actively recruiting volunteers to work in the Cancer Center, emergency department, gift shop and as patient escorts. Since the start of Covid 19 protocols, Essentia Health is down to only thirty volunteers. If you’re interested, shifts are four hours long. Qualifications include a successful background check, must be 18 or older, and be…

New Biden mandate requires insurers to pay for home COVID tests

January 10, 2022

Jim Monk,

WASHINGTON – Starting Saturday, private health insurers will be required to cover up to eight home COVID-19 tests per month for those on their plans. The Biden administration announced the change Monday as it looks to lower costs and make testing for the virus more convenient amid rising frustrations. Under the new policy, Americans will be able to either purchase…

North Dakota officials forced to cut back on COVID case work

January 10, 2022

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – The recent surge in COVID-19 cases is forcing North Dakota health officials to cut back on investigations and they are encouraging people who test positive to isolate on their own. The state Department of Health says it will continue to monitor virus cases for K-12 students, higher education students, people over age 55 and people in health…

North Dakota House leader Pollert announces retirement

January 10, 2022

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – Republican House Majority Leader Chet Pollert says he is retiring from politics and will not run for re-election. Pollert has served as the House majority leader for two legislative sessions and in the Legislature for 24 years. He says he wants to spend more time with his family and travel. The 66-year-old Pollert has represented a district…