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Sanford Health Closes Gordmans Vaccination Center

They are already offering vaccines at their primary care and walk-in clinics.

July 1, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Sanford Health is closing its vaccination site in the former Gordmans building due to a decrease in appointments. They are already offering vaccines at their primary care and walk-in clinics. Sanford has administered 48, 910 vaccines since the opening of the center. In total, there have been more than 170,000 patients vaccinated across the Sanford footprint….

Protect runaway pets on Independence Day

"Fireworks are scary so turn on a radio or TV something to drown out the sound."

July 1, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A local animal shelter is reminding people of pet safety when out celebrating this holiday weekend. People with a local shelter say Independence Day celebrations are the leading cause for family pets to go missing or end up at the local pound. One way to ensure your furry friends are safe is to have a pet…

Man facing charges after marijuana grow discovered in apartment

July 1, 2021

Jim Monk,

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) – A man was arrested after Valley City Police, Barnes County deputies and members of a drug task force discovered a marijuana grow at an apartment. Police say a vent leaving the apartment smelled of raw marijuana. A judge approved a search warrant and equipment used in marijuana grows and several plants were seized. 32-year-old Sean…

Lindquist to run for U.S. House in Minnesota District 7

July 1, 2021

Jim Monk,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – A Moorhead man perhaps best known for performing the National Anthem at major sporting events across the nation is running for Congress. Mark J. Lindquist says he plans to seek the Democratic nomination to represent Minnesota’s 7th District in the U.S. House. Lindquist was born in Seoul, Korea. The author and motivational speaker says he spent…

Fargo nightclub’s liquor license suspended, effective immediately

July 1, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – The Fargo City Commission has suspended the liquor license of a nightclub with a lengthy list of issues. Effective immediately, Africa International Restaurant and Nightclub is barred from serving alcohol. The city commission’s vote was unanimous. The Fargo Liquor Control Board recommended a 60-day suspension. City Auditor Steve Sprague says the suspension will stay in effect pending the…

South Dakota law banning Down syndrome abortions goes into effect

July 1, 2021

Jim Monk,

PIERRE, S.D. (KVRR) – A new law goes into effect in South Dakota Thursday which bans abortions when tests indicate a fetus may have Down syndrome. “Several pro-life bills that I signed are becoming law in South Dakota TODAY, including a ban on abortions based on a Down syndrome diagnosis” Gov. Kristi Noem said on social media Thursday. “We’re protecting…

North Dakota term limits petition submitted for approval

July 1, 2021

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) – A group has submitted to the Secretary of State a proposed state Constitutional amendment for term limits. The measure would limit the Governor to two four year terms, and legislators could serve up to eight years in each House. It would not affect current office-holders. Another provision would prohibit the Legislature from putting a Constitutional amendment…

GOP donor paid $1 million to deploy South Dakota National Guard

July 1, 2021

Jim Monk,

Gov. Kristi NoemSIOUX FALLS, S.D. – A billionaire Republican donor is paying $1 million to help cover the cost of deploying the South Dakota National Guard to the U.S. -Mexico border. The amount of the donation was confirmed by Gov. Kristi Noem’s office. Noem’s office says she accepted the offer from donor Willis Johnson to save taxpayers money. Critics say…

Mayo Clinic sued in alleged snooping of nude patient photos

July 1, 2021

Jim Monk,

Mayo ClinicROCHESTER, Minn. – Mayo Clinic faces lawsuits from three female patients who say a former surgery resident viewed nude photographs of them in their medical records. The lawsuits claim 28-year-old Ahmad Alsughayer had no reason to go into the patients’ files. Alsughayer allegedly viewed records of more than 1,600 patients. He was charged in April with one count of…

Court approves 3rd-degree murder charges against 3-ex cops in Floyd death

July 1, 2021

Jim Monk,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Court of Appeals says prosecutors may file aiding and abetting third-degree murder charges against three former Minneapolis police officers in the death of George Floyd. The appeals court sent the case back to Hennepin County District Judge Peter Cahill. He denied prosecutors’ motion to add the charges against former officers J Kueng, Thomas Lane…