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With COVID-19 vaccinations on the rise it raises concerns among some

"These vaccines appear very effective and very safe particularly as we're giving more and more of them across the country."

January 5, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. — With more people receiving COVID-19 vaccinations, some in the public may be wondering whether or not the vaccines are safe. “There’s a lot of myths around vaccines in general, but I would urge people to get their information either from a healthcare provider that they trust that has knowledge of this,” Sanford Health Vice President and Chief…

Gov. Doug Burgum delivers 2021 State of the State Address

Burgum addressed a joint session of the 67th Legislative Assembly on the first day of its biennial session

January 5, 2021

Site Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D. — Gov. Doug Burgum began his 2021 State of the State Address by acknowledging the challenges brought on in 2020. “As North Dakotans, we’ve experienced much this past year,” he said. “Truly, an entire flock of black swan events, combining flooding, drought, an ongoing global pandemic, market crashes, historic rapid and huge economic contractions.” Despite the challenges the…

“End of an Era” as Former Maple Inn Comes Down In Polk County

January 5, 2021

TJ Nelson,

MENTOR, Minn. — A bit of history is coming down in Polk County to make way for new lakefront lots. Crews are working to knock down the old Maple Inn near Mentor, Minnesota. Tammy Larson sharing video of the demolition on social media. The building had a long and rich history and was once a 16-room bed and breakfast on…

Casey’s launches campaign to help support schools across 16 states

Throughout January, people can round up their purchases and all the money will be going to schools projects and other initiatives.

January 5, 2021

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ANKENY, Iowa – Casey’s kicks off a month long campaign to support teachers and students. The convenience store chain is partnering with LIFEWTR to help K-12 public and private schools across 16 states including North Dakota. Throughout January, people can round up their purchases and all the money will be going to schools projects and other initiatives. Company leaders say…

WF households to receive $25 gift cards to help boost local businesses

The gift cards will be strictly for use at West Fargo stores and restaurants.

January 5, 2021

Aaron Walling,

WEST FARGO, N.D. — People in West Fargo are in for a treat. City leaders hope to stimulate the economy by providing free gift cards to support local businesses. The $25 gift cards will be strictly for use at West Fargo stores and restaurants. The cards will track where the funds are spent. Participating businesses who receive payments from these…

Cass County Sheriff’s Office wants help in search for missing teens

Ethan Duval and Diamond Funk may be heading to the east coast

January 5, 2021

Alison Voorhees,

CASS COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) — The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding 15 year-old Ethan Duval. Ethan currently suffers from anxiety and depression and was last seen in Kindred yesterday afternoon around 2:30 p.m. Ethan is 6’1″ and 150 pounds with brown eyes and brown hair. It’s longer on the top and shorter on the sides. He…

North Dakota distributes two-thirds of COVID-19 vaccine

January 5, 2021

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota health officials say the most recent date shows that the state has administered about two-thirds of its COVID-19 vaccine. The state has received 35,250 total doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines and dispensed 22,241 doses, according to the state’s vaccine dashboard that is updated every Tuesday. The CDC website ranks North Dakota third in…

Minnesota trooper assaulted after Brooklyn Center crash

January 5, 2021

Jim Monk,

BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (AP) – A Minnesota state trooper who was attacked by a driver at the scene of a crash in Brooklyn Center managed to subdue the suspect with the help of a Taser and a passing motorist. The attack happened around 8:30 p.m. Sunday after the trooper stopped to investigate a single vehicle crash. The suspect, a 38-year-old…

UND mourns death of Gayle Clifford

January 5, 2021

Jim Monk,

Gayle & Tom CliffordGRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR/KNOX) – The University of North Dakota is mourning the death of Gayle Clifford, the widow of former University president Tom Clifford. Gayle Clifford died Sunday at her Grand Forks home. She was 79. UND President Andrew Armacost said Gayle Clifford, like Tom, held a deep respect for the UND community and Grand Forks….

Covid-19 variant not detected yet in North Dakota

January 5, 2021

Jim Monk,

Covid-19 variant (CDC)BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – State health officials say so far, a new and more contagious variant of COVID-19 has not been detected in North Dakota. The mutated strain of COVID-19 is turning up in a growing number of states including New York, California, Colorado and Florida. “We’re not aware of any cases in North Dakota” according to North…