The numbers are in on addiction and substance abuse in the pandemic, and they are sobering in a very literal sense. Drug overdose deaths hit a record high, with almost 97,000 recorded across the U-S for the 12-month period ending in March. CDC numbers show those deaths went up nearly 30 percent from March of last year to this year….
Just days before Halloween, they’re summoning the monsters to gather in Moorhead’s city center… and you can be there too. The city’s parks and recreation department is holding its first-ever Monster Mash Trunk or Treat on October 28th. You can gather under the full moon with your little witches, hobgoblins, werewolves and vampires for candy, crafts, and games. It’s an…
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) – Fire broke out inside a home in Fergus Falls Thursday morning. Crews were called to 503 Peck St. at around 3:30 a.m. A resident says he woke up because of his cat and found the home filled with smoke. He and his cat were able to get out safely. Firefighters pulled off the siding to…
WADENA, Minn. (KVRR) – Investigators say the cause of a fire that heavily damaged an apartment and business building in Wadena Wednesday was caused by a cigarette container. The fire at 202 1/2 Jefferson St. S. displaced tenants in 7 apartments. In addition to the apartment damage, KSKK Radio and All Around Divas Boutique received smoke damage. Lorena’s Salon received…
Justine Ruszczyk DamondMINNEAPOLIS (AP) – A former Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot an unarmed woman after she called 911 to report a possible rape behind her home has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison. The 57 months that the judge gave Mohamed Noor on Thursday was the maximum term possible for manslaughter under the state’s sentencing guidelines….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Red River Valley is experiencing a critical blood and platelet shortage. Vitalant is urging all eligible donors to make an appointment as soon as possible. “We have got a skyrocket of usage and we don’t have enough donors. We typically know how blood donations need to be used throughout the year, but with this pandemic,…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The White House has unveiled its plan to vaccinate millions of kids ages 5 to 11 against the coronavirus. It’ll be put in motion as soon as the FDA approves Pfizer’s vaccine for that age group, which may happen as soon as the first week of November. Advisers to the FDA are scheduled to meet next…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo’s Liquor Control Board unanimously approves the transfer of Africa International Restaurant & Nightclub’s liquor license to the commercial realtor who owns the building. Fargo City Commission will make the final decision on the transfer at its next meeting scheduled for November 1st. If approved, the new license owner would be owner of 518 Properties, Tyler…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Although a majority of businesses passed the most recent alcohol compliance checks, Fargo’s Police Chief says some have a “culture” of serving alcohol to minors. “Most of these people are trained, some of them are even looking at ID’s, and they’re serving anyway,” Chief David Zibolski said during Wednesday’s Liquor Control Board meeting. Nine out of…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A local woman and non-profit co-founder who KVRR featured in a fundraising story back in July has died from stage four cancer. A visitation and memorial service for 38-year-old Sara Dcamp of West Fargo are planned for Thursday morning at First Lutheran Church in Fargo. Dcamp had early onset colon cancer. It led her and…
