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Street In South Moorhead Blocked Off Due To Break

February 18, 2021

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MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – A street is blocked off after a water main break overnight in Moorhead. The Moorhead Fire Department tells KVRR Local News the break happened around midnight on the 1000 block of 18 1/2 Street. S. The break spilled water onto the road covering about half a block. Moorhead Public Service crews were out making repairs overnight….

MSUM Musicians Use Ice-Made Percussions For Outdoor Performance

The half-hour concert was part of the University's "Why Not Winter Wednesdays," a series of outdoor events in the winter months

February 17, 2021

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MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – The middle of February brings frigid temperatures to the area. It might be too cold for most outdoor activities but on the campus of MSUM, Dr. Kenyon Williams wanted to find something that could get people outside. “About five years ago, I was watching on Facebook some videos of people performing on frozen lake ice in…

Fargo City Commission extends mask mandate

February 17, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – In a 3-1 vote, the Fargo City Commission decides to extend its face mask mandate until March 22nd. Fargo City Commissioner Tony Gehrig was the sole vote against the face mask mandate extension. Commissioner Dave Piepkorn was not present, but has voted against extending the mandate in the past. The extension comes following a recommendation from…

Sanford Health is prepared for COVID-19 variant in North Dakota

February 17, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Sanford Health Vice President Dr. Doug Griffin says it’s no surprise that the U.K. COVID-19 variant has made its way to North Dakota. Even so, he says it does concern him, as there is evidence that the variant is more contagious and may cause more severe illness. Griffin says Sanford Health in Fargo is prepared for…

Dakota Medical Center Partners with Tech4kids to donate laptops

Mrs. North Dakota Amy Longtin leverages position to help children in need.

February 17, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. – The new Mrs. North Dakota Amy Longtin started a tech-focused non-profit to provide tools to kids in need. Tech4kids is donating 20 refurbished laptops to another non-profit focused on education. They were donated by many local companies such as Stoneridge Software and RDO. Tech4kids then made sure they were in good working order. “I reached out to…

Church practices Covid-19 safety on Ash Wednesday

February 17, 2021

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MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Ash Wednesday is the first day of lent and because of the pandemic, people have found a new way to observe the event. Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd held a drive-thru ash penance where Pastor Taylor distributed the ash with Q tips and masks. 40 members of the congregation took part in the sacrament, the…

Minneapolis beefs up security before trial in Floyd’s death

February 17, 2021

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George Floyd memorial MINNEAPOLIS – Minneapolis city leaders are beefing up security plans, preparing to close streets and keeping residents and businesses informed as the trial approaches for the former police officer charged in the death of George Floyd. Mayor Jacob Frey said security will be a top priority during the trial. Former police officer Derek Chauvin is charged with…

North Dakota Senate rejects bill to ban abortion clinics within 30 miles of a school

February 17, 2021

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BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) – The North Dakota Senate has rejected a bill that would prohibit abortion clinics from operating within 30 miles of a school. Opponents of the measure say it would supersede the authority of local governments to make zoning decisions. Turtle Lake Republican Senator Howard Anderson says if the bill passed, the state would, in effect, be “banging…

East Grand Forks asks electric customers to conserve power

February 17, 2021

Jim Monk,

EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. (KVRR) – East Grand Forks Water and Light received a request from grid operators asking customers to voluntarily reduce their consumption of electricity until Friday, Feb. 19 to help the stability of power system. Some methods of reducing electric consumption: Turn down electric heating 2-3 degrees. Limit amount of hot water usage. Limit use of washers,…

Fargo City Commission extends mask mandate until March 22

February 17, 2021

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FARGO, ND — The mask mandate in the city of Fargo was extended until Monday, March 22. The Fargo City commission held a special meeting this afternoon to discuss extending the mandate past the planned expiration on Thursday, February 18. Last week the Fargo Cass Public Health Commission sent a letter to Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney requesting the extension. The…