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Walz to shut down indoor dining at Minnesota restaurants, bars
ST. PAUL, MINN. – Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is planning to announce new COVID-19 restrictions that will shut down indoor dining at bars and restaurants, close gyms and fitness centers, and put organized indoor youth sports on hold for four weeks. Bars and restaurants will still be allowed to offer takeout during the four-week pause. Walz is scheduled to make…
Fargo Fire Department looking for firefighters
FARGO (KVRR) – The Fargo Fire Department needs firefighters. Applications are being accepted now through Dec. 4. Candidates are required to have a valid driver’s license, be at least 18 years old and have completed 60 college semester hours in any subject. Firefighters must also obtain national certification as an Emergency Medical Technician within the first year of employment For…
Prosecutors want Chauvin’s 2017 arrest of teen in Floyd death trial
MINNEAPOLIS – Prosecutors in the upcoming trial of a former Minneapolis police officer charged with killing George Floyd want to introduce evidence of a 2017 arrest in which they say the officer held his knee on the back of a 14-year-old boy and ignored his pleas that he couldn’t breathe. Prosecutors say body camera video that captured the boy’s arrest…
Drive thru event at Alerus Center provides seniors with Thanksgiving meals
For the last three years the event has taken place inside the Alerus Center, hosting more than 500 people.
GRAND FORKS, N.D.- The Grand Forks Senior center provides holiday meals drive thru style at the Alerus Center to seniors from the region ahead of Thanksgiving. The Grand Forks Senior Center has been holding the event for 20 years. For the last three years the event has taken place inside the Alerus Center, hosting more than 500 people. “This year…
Churches think creatively to keep holiday traditions alive through the pandemic
Some churches will hold online or drive-by services. Others may hold outdoor nativity scenes or send home advent kits.
FARGO, N.D. — One of the most the difficult things people have had to miss out on during the pandemic is attending church; a practice that many hold close to their hearts. “A lot of people have had trouble adjusting to the fact that they would not be in a house of worship,” said Pastor Bob Ona. At Northview Church…
Fargo Cass Public Health Business Response Team upholds new Covid-19 regulations
The team will enforce and teach businesses how to follow the new Covid-19 guidelines
FARGO, N.D. — Since the pandemic began, some local businesses have struggled to stay afloat while ensuring they are following the right protocols. The Covid Business Response Team is available to ensure and teach businesses of the new change in guidelines. “We’ll reach out to the specified businesses, discuss with them what the mandates mean, what the limitations are set…
Another Fargo restaurant to be featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
The episode is set to air this Friday
FARGO, N.D. — Less than a week after a Fargo restaurant made an appearance on Food Network, another owner downtown says tune in this Friday. Blackbird Woodfire will be featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives on November 20th at 8 p.m. The post on Facebook says, “it was a lot of fun and a great honor to be picked to…
The Boiler Room owner whiplashed over ND Covid-19 regulations
Says the constant change in guidelines are hard to keep up with
FARGO, N.D. – The owner of The Boiler Room took to Facebook to share his frustration of new Covid-19 rules in North Dakota. Dan Hurder’s post on social media late last week poked fun at the ever changing capacity rules being set by the city and the state. Hurder says he’s been following the strict guidelines since the pandemic began, but…
Fargo man captured after chase involving stolen vehicle
Hamid ZuriFARGO (KVRR) – Authorities say a Fargo man is in custody after fleeing law enforcement in a stolen vehicle. At around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, a Cass County deputy attempted to stop 32-year-old Hamid Zuri for reckless driving on County Road 17 south of Horace. As law enforcement pursued the vehicle, deputies learned the vehicle was stolen in Richland County….
