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Fargo Cass Public Health is moving to phase 1B of Covid-19 vaccine distribution

Phase 1A of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution is almost reaching its end.

January 13, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. – Sanford Health in Fargo will begin administering the COVID-19 vaccine to Phase 1B, to those 75 and older starting tomorrow by appointment only. Fargo Cass Public Health says they’re expecting to begin distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine for priority groups in phase 1B on Monday. Phase 1A of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution is almost reaching its end….

Following FBI alerts, ND legislators prepare for possibility of violence at State Capitol

North Dakota lawmakers are working with state and local authorities

January 13, 2021

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BISMARCK, N.D. — The North Dakota Capitol is one of many across the country preparing to respond to possible armed demonstrations. “We know that just because we’re in North Dakota or Bismarck, North Dakota, doesn’t make us immune from potential acts of violence,” says House Minority Leader Josh Boschee of Fargo. Boschee and Speaker of the House Kim Koppelman of…

Fargo apartment fire sends person to hospital

January 13, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. – One person is hospitalized after an apartment fire in Fargo Wednesday night. It happened at 1402 32nd Street South. Fire officials say the blaze started in a first floor unit with multiple people inside. They were able to get out with minor injuries. Crews say they were able to knock down the fire in 10 minutes and…

Frostival begins with snow sculpture competition

January 13, 2021

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MOORHEAD, Minn. – Moorhead Business Association is hosting a snow sculpture competition as Frostival beings. It’s six whole weeks of winter fun throughout the metro. The forms are being set up for the artists to make their marks. “The Snow Must Go On” Snow Sculpture Competition is taking place at Viking Ship Park during the Frozen Fortress. Amateurs and professionals…

ND Legislature looking into raising interstate speed limit to 80 MPH

A Republican House Representative proposes a speed limit bill

January 13, 2021

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BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota lawmakers are thinking about the possibility of an 80 mile per hour speed limit. Republican State Rep. Ben Koppelman of West Fargo believes some parts of the two interstate highways serving North Dakota should go from 75 to 80. Koppelman says in states with that limit, the number of fatalities have actually dropped at a…

Suspect In ATM Thefts In Three Counties Arrested In Dickinson

January 13, 2021

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — A suspect in a string of ATM thefts in the region is arrested in Dickinson. Cass County Sheriff’s Office tells us 38-year-old Joshua McCleary of rural Wheatland was taken into custody around 8 o’clock Tuesday night. McCleary is a suspect in an ATM crime spree that spans the counties of Cass, Barnes and LaMoure. Authorities say the…

Driver Dead After Crashing Into Snowplow On I-29 In Walsh County

January 13, 2021

TJ Nelson,

WALSH CO, N.D. — A driver is dead after crashing into a North Dakota DOT snowplow on I-29. The highway patrol says it happened in the noon hour about 20 miles southeast of Grafton. It was clear and sunny when the plow operator was pre-treating the roads for icy conditions with emergency lights activated. The driver of a Honda Accord…

House votes to impeach Trump a second time

January 13, 2021

Jim Monk,

WASHINGTON (KVRR) – For the second time in just over a year, the House of Representatives has impeached President Donald Trump. Actual removal seems unlikely before the Jan. 20 inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell would not agree to bring that chamber back immediately, all but ensuring a Senate trial could not begin at least until…

North Dakota bar owner seeking donations to challenge Burgum’s executive orders

January 13, 2021

Jim Monk,

WILLOW CITY, N.D. – A North Dakota bar owner who says the state drove him out of business with COVID-19 restrictions is soliciting funds to file a federal civil rights complaint. David Corum, who ran Gunslingers Bar in Willow City, has been contacting bar owners about hosting fundraisers to challenge Gov. Doug Burgum’s executive orders that hurt businesses. Northeast District…

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Walz activates Minnesota National Guard

January 13, 2021

Jim Monk,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) – Gov. Tim Walz activated the Minnesota National Guard Wednesday to assist state and local law enforcement over the coming days. The activation follows the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and FBI concerns about the possibility of armed protests at state capitol buildings around the nation. “We will always support Minnesotans’ First Amendment rights to peacefully…