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Pandemic-related unemployment assistance to end in North Dakota

May 11, 2021

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum says North Dakota will end its participation in the federal government’s pandemic-related unemployment assistance programs, effective June 19. Burgum says that ending the $300 weekly federal supplemental benefit that is on top of state benefits is being done “to help address the ongoing workforce shortage across the state.” North Dakota had 16,396 online job…

Driver Hospitalized in Deputy Chase, Crash, Trespassing Shooting

Police say there's no danger to the public.

May 11, 2021

Emily Welker,

FARGO — The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says a driver is in the hospital this morning after a chase with deputies that ended in a crash, and a shooting from a homeowner who opened fire when he found the driver trespassing. The Cass County Sheriff’s office said deputies responded to the 1200 block of 49th Ave. N. in Fargo shortly…

Moorhead Agrees To Pay Retainer Fee For Possible Mosquito Aerial Spraying

May 10, 2021

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead’s City Council has decided to put the company that does aerial spraying for mosquitoes on retainer. The fee to secure Airborne Custom Spraying of Halstad, Minnesota is $12,000. That money would count toward the spraying cost which runs around $28,000 per application if the city council decided to go ahead and spray later in the summer….

Fargo PD releases “Break The Silence” documentary to prevent suicide

The Community Engagement Team wants to help bring awareness to mental health

May 10, 2021

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – This past year, the Fargo community suffered the tragic losses of two students by suicide and the Community Engagement Team wants to do all it can to prevent further tragedies like these from happening. The department hosted a viewing and launch party for its new video, “Break the Silence,” in the City Commission Chambers. The team…

Groundbreaking for Garden of Healing honors young man who donated his organs

Cameron Bolton's parents continues to keep his legacy alive and to learn about organ donation

May 10, 2021

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The family of a young Fargo man killed in a crash three years ago continues to keep his legacy alive and to learn about organ donation. “Cameron, this park is for you this garden is for you, but it is also for the whole community,” Cameron Bolton’s mother said. Sponsored by Crosses for Cameron, the Garden…

Worker Shortage Has North Dakota Ending Some Unemployment Assistance

May 10, 2021

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota is ending its participation in the federal government’s pandemic unemployment assistance programs. It is effective June 19. Gov. Doug Burgum says it is to help address the ongoing workforce shortage across the state. North Dakota has the highest number of online job openings since July 2015 at more than 16,000. More than 8,300 individuals are…

Road Projects In The Area Will Impact Your Travel

May 10, 2021

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — Road crews started work on the I-94 and I-29 intersection in Fargo this morning. They are working on the bridge approach slabs and installing expansion joints. Two lanes of traffic and ramp access will remain open, different east and west lanes will be closed at times during the work. Speeds will be reduced to 45 miles per…

Fargo Man Gets Life in Prison For Killing Girlfriend, Setting Fire

May 10, 2021

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — A Fargo man is sentenced to life in prison without parole in the death of his girlfriend. Forty-six-year-old Sheldon Davis was convicted in March of murder, arson and endangering by fire in the death of 52-year-old Denise Anderson. Her body was found in Davis’ apartment after a fire in August 2019. She died of traumatic injuries before…

Wahpeton teacher involved in George Floyd reenactment investigation ‘well-respected’

May 10, 2021

Aaron Walling,

WAHPETON, N.D. (KVRR) – Wahpeton Public School officials continue investigating an elementary school teacher after students in a class demonstration reenacted the arrest of George Floyd. Fifth grade teacher Barb Michelson is on administrative leave. Superintendent Rick Jacobson describes Michelson as a well respected teacher and says it was an incident where students were focused on learning. “We as a…

Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine approved for children ages 12 to 15

May 10, 2021

Site Staff,

UNITED STATES (KVRR) – The Food and Drug Administration expands use of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children 12 to 15 years old. Last month Pfizer said phase three clinical trials found its vaccine was safe and one hundred percent effective in the age group. Preliminary data shows there were no cases among fully vaccinated adolescents compared to 18 given placebos….