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Clay County Sheriff says social gathering restrictions will be ‘difficult’ to enforce

Governor Tim Walz issued an executive order on Tuesday limiting the size of social gatherings to no more than 10 people and no more than three households.

November 11, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn. – More restrictive changes are coming to Minnesota as the state tries to limit the uptick in COVID-19 cases. Governor Tim Walz issued an executive order that set a curfew of 10 p.m. for bars and restaurants, limits the number of guests at weddings to 50 people and allows for no more than 10 people from no more…

Minnesota Hits Single-Day Record for COVID-19 Deaths: 56

Nearly 300 people are needing intensive care

November 11, 2020

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL — Minnesota reports a record 56 COVID-19 deaths including 5 in our region: 2 each in Clay and Douglas and 1 in Marshall counties. The ages of the 56 people were all at least 50 and older. 38 of the deaths were in long term care facilities. Minnesota has 4,900 new cases of the virus. Around 1,300 people…

Sanford Health announces “Change In 24” fundraiser to help cancer patients

They wanted to find a way to ease some financial stress.

November 11, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – Change in 24 is a fundraiser for patients at Sanford Roger Maris Cancer Center in Fargo. Change In 24 started in 2016 for cancer patients and their families coming from outside the metro. They wanted to find a way to ease some financial stress. The money raised will go towards helping with transportation, accommodation, and other treatment…

West Fargo VFW’s Veterans Day program honors military veterans

The program features patriotic songs, memorial salutes and flag-raising

November 11, 2020

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WEST FARGO, N.D.- West Fargo’s VFW put on its annual Veteran’s Day program at the POW MIA Plaza on Sheyenne Street. It started by the VFW’s Color Guard and Boy Scouts Troop 232. After flag raising, the group came inside the VFW building for the ceremony. It included speakers, rifle volley salute by the VFW Honor Guard and the playing…

Pandemic leads to changes in Veterans Day ceremonies

November 11, 2020

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FARGO (KVRR) – This year’s celebrations for Veterans Day in the Fargo-Moorhead area look a bit different amid COVID-19. Several Veteran organizations took part in the downtown Fargo parade that included masks and was limited to 25 percent capacity. The parade started between 4th and 5th streets and ended at the Fargo Civic Center. This year there was no ceremony…

Sanford activates next stage of pandemic surge plan

November 11, 2020

KVRR Staff,

FARGO (KVRR) – Sanford Health in Fargo has activated the next stage of its pandemic surge plan. They are continuing with surgical procedures as planned and reviewing new cases for placement. Hospital officials say they have enough capacity to mee the rising demand but they are adding more beds overall. That includes 35 beds at the Broadway Medical Center for…

Woman accused of starting fire, assaulting police officer

November 11, 2020

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – A woman is facing charges after police say she started a fire and assaulted an officer in a south Fargo apartment building. Officers responded to an unwanted female at an apartment in the 1300 block of 32nd Street South. Police were advised that a woman, identified as 20 year-old Nyamal Kachlech, had been trespassed from the property…

Sheriff: Minnesota’s new pandemic restrictions are ‘big government overstep’

November 11, 2020

Jim Monk,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – A northwestern Minnesota sheriff says Gov. Tim Walz’s latest executive order, which limits the size of private gatherings would be difficult to enforce. The order restricts all social gatherings in Minnesota, including private events, to 10 people or less. It also bans gatherings involving members of more than 3 households, regardless of the size of the…

Vikings bar fans from final games as virus deaths hit record

November 11, 2020

Jim Monk,

MINNEAPOLIS – The Minnesota Vikings say they’ve given up on trying to host large crowds and instead will close the four remaining home games to fans. The Vikings said in a statement Wednesday that players, coaches and staff miss the energy and passion that fans bring on game day. But the team says Minnesota’s rising infection and hospitalization rates make…

North Dakota reports 12 more pandemic deaths

November 11, 2020

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Department of Health reports 791 new COVID-19 cases and 12 new deaths since Monday. There are 11,656 active cases in the state. 254 people are hospitalized. Cass County reported the most new cases, with 341. So far, 686 people in North Dakota have died. The latest stats from the Dept. of Health are…