Gov. Doug Burgum, Attorney General Wayne StenehjemBISMARCK, ND (KVRR) – Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem said Wednesday that North Dakota has joined a lawsuit that challenges a vaccine mandate for healthcare workers employed by companies that receive Medicare and Medicaid funds. According to the lawsuit, the CMS vaccine mandate “imposes an unprecedented federal vaccine mandate on nearly every full- or part-time employee,…
DILWORTH, Minn. (KVRR) – Police in Dilworth say a fire that broke out in a row of apartment garages Tuesday is being investigated as an arson. At least two vehicles and personal property were destroyed in the blaze at 102 5th St. NW. Crews were on scene for about an hour and-a-half. No injuries were reported. Firefighters from Dilworth, Moorhead,…
FARGO (KVRR) – The Hershey Company says it has entered into an agreement to acquire North Dakota-based Dot’s Pretzels. Dot’s Pretzels started more than a decade ago. It was originally a homemade snack that she shared with family, friends and neighbors to get through long, cold North Dakota winters. The company has manufacturing facilities in North Dakota, Arizona and Kansas….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — She’s a renowned ag lawyer who served as North Dakota’s ag commissioner. Now, she’s an author, recounting how she helped save thousands of family farms across the country. Sarah Vogel’s first book is a memoir titled The Farmer’s Lawyer. She tells the story of her legal fight against the USDA’s Farmers Home Administration in the…
Mayor Tim MahoneyFARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – A district court judge has ruled that Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney can seek another term. Mahoney was a city commissioner when he was appointed to finish the term of Mayor Dennis Walaker following his death from cancer. He was later elected mayor in a special election. Mahoney said it’s very unusual for a mayor to die…
House fire (Jamestown Fire Dept.)JAMESTOWN, N.D. (KVRR) – Firefighters in Jamestown were called to a fire at a residential fire Wednesday morning. The fire was located inside the garage of the home. No injuries were reported. Crews were on scene for about an hour. The cause will be investigated. Categories: Local News, North Dakota News Tags: Fire, jamestown
FARGO (KVRR) – Gasoline prices surged in October and are likely to remain elevated through the holiday season. AAA spokesman Gene LaDoucer says in North Dakota, the average price for gas is about $3.20 per gallon. LaDoucer says Thanksgiving gas prices haven’t been this high since 2013. Last Thanksgiving, the state average was $1.99 per gallon. “As it appears these high…
FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – Face coverings will no longer be required in school buildings during non-instructional hours in the Fargo Public School District. Superintendent Rupak Gandhi says the decision was made following discussion with Fargo Cass Public Health and the State Department of Health. Gandhi says that while masks will continue to be strongly recommended during after-school hours for various meetings…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Moorhead adds a new color to some of their traffic signal poles. The City of Moorhead installed blue lights on top of their stop lights to make sure nobody is running a red light. They help police get a better view of traffic lights. “I don’t have to be sitting right at the intersection because if…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Plans for the new West Fargo Fire Department headquarters are coming together. West Fargo Fire Chief Dan Fuller announced the finalized planning process of the project. The fire department selected the building’s design firm, Construction Management Company, and have been moving forward with the design process. They hope the new headquarters will Improve response times…
