BEMIDJI, Minn. (KVRR) – A Bemidji, Minn. man has died after being shot while deer hunting in Beltrami County. The Beltrami County Sheriff’s office says 28-year-old Lukas Dudley was shot while hunting in Nebish Township Nov. 25. A man who was not hunting with Dudley told investigators that he observed movement of what he thought was a deer and fired…
FARGO (KVRR) – Border Bank of Greenbush, Minn. has announced that it plans to merge with Fargo-based Union State Bank. “This merger will result in our customers having access to additional products and services, and substantially greater access to capital for business development,” said Kory Shae, Border Bank and Union State Bank Senior Vice President and Business Development Director. “Our…
FARGO (KVRR) – December is set to usher in some of the cheapest December gas prices in 12 years. In North Dakota, the average price of a gallon of gas is around $1.99, down 52 cents from Dec., 2019. The last time gas prices were this low in December was in 2008, during the Great Recession. AAA says any increase…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Department of Health on Monday reported 7 additional deaths from COVID-19. There are currently 6,477 active cases in the state, a decrease of 360 since Sunday. 331 people are hospitalized. Cass County reported the largest number of new cases with 189. BY THE NUMBERS 7,777 – Total Tests from Yesterday* 1,144,256 – Total…
BISMARCK, N.D. – Plans to light North Dakota’s state Christmas tree have been altered this year because of the pandemic. Gov. Doug Burgum and his wife, Kathryn Burgum, plan to light the tree virtually on Tuesday evening with a livestream on Facebook. The governor’s office says this year’s Christmas tree theme is “creating connections,” a reminder to stay socially connected…
BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota’s 13 state parks have hit record camping numbers during the coronavirus pandemic. The state’s Parks and Recreation Department reported a 35% increase in campsite nights from May 1-Oct. 31 compared to the same period in 2019. Camping boomed in September and October over 2019. Annual park pass sales were up 18% this year from 2019….
FARGO (KVRR) – A North Dakota-based volunteer organization that helps farmers when they are injured or otherwise impaired says it has helped a number of Midwest farmers who were sidelined by the coronavirus. Since 2005, Farm Rescue has helped more than 700 farm families that have been unable to plant, harvest or feed livestock due to injury, illness or natural…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — This holiday season, Trinity Lutheran is living up to its motto of being a light to the community. Despite COVID restrictions, Pastor Nick Peterson says he wanted to make sure members could still participate in the annual Giving Tree. “Since we’re not able to gather for worship in person, our members were able to drive through and…
FARGO, N.D.– A nonprofit organization is hosting a fundraising event to lend a few helping hands to local families battling with health issues. Local nonprofit organization, ‘Lend A Hand Up’ is stepping up to the plate to assist local families in the community. “We’re starting our daily big boost drawings on Monday and that will go through Friday. Anyone who…
HAWLEY, Minn — It’s finally beginning to look a lot like Christmas for one community in Minnesota. The Hawley Women of Today nonprofit organization is kicking off the holiday season by spreading some Christmas cheer with their fourth annual community Christmas tree lighting. Community members lined their cars alongside the lot to experience the magical event from a safe distance…
