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Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine gets full FDA approval

The FDA has never before had so much evidence to judge a shot’s safety.

WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. has given full approval to the COVID-19 vaccine made by Pfizer. The Food and Drug Administration’s decision on Monday may help lift public confidence in vaccinations as the nation battles the most contagious coronavirus mutant yet. The FDA has never before had so much evidence to judge a shot’s safety. More than 200 million doses…

LIVE: Escape Room Murder Mystery at Ft. Sisseton

The pandemic was murder on recreation sites in the region... until they found a creative solution. Now you can be a part of it.

Lake City, S.D. — It was looking pretty bleak in terms of keeping visitor attractions going at Ft. Sisseton State Park during this pandemic. Then, they hit on the perfect solution. Murder. That’s the stroke of inspiration from state park manager Ali Jo Tonsfeldt, who figured out a murder mystery could be the perfect way to get guests back into…

Fargo company awarded contract for 119th Wing’s Remotely Piloted Aircraft Operations Center

FARGO (KVRR) – A Fargo company will build a new, state-of-the-art operations center for the North Dakota Air National Guard’s 119th Wing in Fargo. Sen. John Hoeven says the Army awarded a more than $13 million contract to Gast Construction Company, Inc. of Fargo.  The facility will be home for the Air National Guard’s Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) program. “The…

Rollover Near West Acres After Three-Vehicle Crash

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Fire and police respond to a three vehicle crash near West Acres and Holiday Inn that left one vehicle on its roof. The crash happening around 3 this afternoon off 13th Avenue on 38th Street South. Fargo Fire Captain Darin Nester tells KVRR no one was taken to the hospital. He says all of the parties…

Move-In Day For Students At Concordia Where Masks Will Be Required In Class

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Concordia College in Moorhead is requiring face masks in all classes, labs and studios beginning on the first day of class which is Thursday. Students spent the day getting moved into the college to get ready for the start of classes. They head off Monday to “Hands For Change” service projects around the community. Concordia is also…

Face Masks Required Indoors at UND Starting Monday

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Just days after UND President Andrew Armacost said he wasn’t mandating face masks this semester, there has been a change of course. As classes begin on Monday, a face mask requirement is now in place for all indoor spaces at UND including classrooms, academic buildings, hallways, administrative buildings and Chester Fritz Library and other spots. It…

Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch outdoor pop-up-shop benefits local at-risk children

The funds collected from the thrift store's sales help benefit local kids who have psychiatric, behavioral and trauma issues.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — An outdoor pop up shop sells one of a kind items for a good cause. The Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch Thrift Store let its customers take a closer look at their higher end online inventory by putting it on full display with their outdoor sale. The funds collected from the thrift store’s sales help benefit…

NDSU move-in day welcomes new Bison to the herd

"I'm looking forward to watching NDSU football and just making new friends and having a good time here, and learning."

FARGO, N.D. ( KVRR) — NDSU is welcoming new Bison to the herd at the university’s move in day. As the start of the new school year begins, students settling into their dorms may be having a much smoother transition than the previous year. “We have all sorts of students making their way onto campus. It is super exciting to…

UPDATE: Missing Moorhead girl found safe

UPDATE 08/21 AT 4:10 P.M. — Moorhead Police say Isabelle Storey was found safe at around 3 p.m. on August 21. MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The Moorhead Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding 11-year-old Isabelle Storey. Her family last saw her on August 18, 2021 at 11 am. She was last seen wearing a red or…