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Experts say public is not ready to forgo masks

It's still recommended in public that fully vaccinated people mask. Sounds a bit like a broken record, but that's what I think we still need to do,"

March 9, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – With the CDC updating its COVID-19 guidelines experts say we are not in the clear just yet. Parts of the country have already begun easing restrictions on mask mandates including North Dakota Legislature dropping mask usage within chambers and Grand Forks County forgoing all masks. Experts at Sanford Health say even with low case numbers and…

Minnesota expands vaccine eligibility ahead of schedule

The state is moving through its timeline of vaccine prioritizations quicker than anticipated

March 9, 2021

Site Staff,

MINNESOTA (KVRR) – Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says the state is reaching its goal of vaccinating 70% of people 65 years and older this week. That puts the state’s timeline several weeks ahead of schedule. “This is good news, Minnesota,” said Walz at Tuesday’s press conference. “There’s still a much higher demand than there is a supply, but the supply…

Upset In Horace City Council Recall Election

March 9, 2021

TJ Nelson,

HORACE, N.D. — An upset for two men targeted in a recall election in Horace. David Fenelon and Bryan Schmidt have both been voted off of the City Council according to a release by the city. Unofficial results show the winners as Naomi Burkland and Jeffrey Trudeau. They will be sworn in on Monday and serve the remainder of the…

SWAT team training in North Fargo

March 9, 2021

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. – Law enforcement wants you to know if you see a large police presence in North Fargo Tuesday night, it’s just training. Red River Valley SWAT will be doing training at 901 41st Avenue North until 9:00. Officials say loud noises and people dressed in camouflage will be in the area. Categories: Local News, North Dakota News Tags:…

Minnesota House Republicans urge Gov. Walz to ease business restrictions

March 9, 2021

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ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) – With COVID-19 case counts and hospitalizations on the decline in Minnesota, Republicans are calling on Gov. Tim Walz to loosen restrictions. House Minority Leader Rep. Kurt Daudt says Minnesota is lagging behind neighboring and other states in reopening restaurants and events. Walz has said he plans on announcing new guidelines in the coming days. Rep….

Lawmakers asked to eliminate citation envelopes

March 9, 2021

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Highway Patrol wants the Legislature to change a rule that requires law enforcement to provide a pre-addressed envelope with every traffic citation. The Patrol says the practice is a waste of money and an unneeded hassle for law enforcement because most people pay online, in person, or by phone. Troopers argue that law enforcement agencies…

Wimmer’s Diamonds to close downtown, West Acres and open new location

March 9, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – After more than 100 years in downtown Fargo, one of the city’s oldest retail businesses is on the move. Wimmer’s Diamonds will close its stores in downtown Fargo and West Acres Mall. Both locations will merge into a single store later this year. Co-owner Brad Wimmer says the downtown store has been open for 102 years. The…

Burgum receives first dose of Moderna vaccine

March 9, 2021

Jim Monk,

Gov. Doug Burgum receives a COVID-19 vaccination.BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – Gov. Doug Burgum received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday as North Dakota reached another pandemic milestone with all counties now having health care providers serving the Phase 1C vaccine priority group. The governor received the Moderna vaccine during a drive-through vaccine clinic at the Bismarck Event Center. First…

Fargo approves bid for water tower and mural

March 9, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – Fargo is getting a new water tower to replace three much smaller water towers, all on the north side. One was built in the 1940s and the others date from 1955 are in need of significant repairs and have operational issues. Fargo re-bid the project and got a deal, saving the city about $1-million. City commissioners approved…

LIVE: Har Mar Superstar Talks New Album And His Moorhead Bar

Har Mar Superstar's "Roseville" Is Available Digitally Now

March 9, 2021

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FARGO (KVRR) – One of Minnesota’s biggest indie musicians has his first album out since coming back home to the state. Har Mar Superstar, the musical alias of Sean Tillmann, released “Roseville” digitally last week. The album will be available in stores in May. It’s his first album as Har Mar since he moved back to Minnesota five years ago….