NEW YORK – Add travel to the activities vaccinated Americans can enjoy again. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidance Friday to say fully vaccinated people can travel within the U.S. without getting a COVID-19 test or going into quarantine. The agency previously cautioned against unnecessary travel even for vaccinated people. Vaccinated people should still wear a…
OMAHA, Neb. – A new monthly survey of business leaders suggests that strong economic growth will continue over the next few months in nine Midwest and Plains states as businesses continue to recover from the pandemic. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss, who oversees the survey, said businesses in the area have recovered about half of the roughly 120,000 jobs lost…
BISMARCK, N.D. – Firefighters have stopped a wildfire from spreading in the western North Dakota tourist town of Medora, where its 100 residents were forced to evacuate. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damaged structures in the community, which is just outside Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Crews spared the Burning Hills Amphitheatre, home to the Medora Musical. The…
WEST FARGO, N.D (KVRR) — Congressman Kelly Armstrong stops by a local high school for a Q&A session with the seniors. “It’s part of what we do it’s one of my favorite things to do in office” said Armstrong. The senior class at Sheyenne High School get the chance to have a Q&A with Armstrong. The class shared their opinions…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A house on the move early Thursday morning caused some traffic disruptions around town. “It’s interesting,” said Linda Warner, who watched from the street as the house was hauled across University Drive South. “I was looking for something to do this morning anyway,” she laughed. Warner has lived in Fargo for 14 years but says it’s…
FARGO, N.D. — A Mega Millions winning ticket worth $3 million and sold in Fargo has been claimed. But the winner has chosen to remain anonymous. The ticket for Tuesday’s drawing was sold at a Casey’s General Store. The winner’s quick pick ticket was worth $1 million, but since the player bought the Megaplier, it ended up being worth $3…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A traveling exhibit that connects the younger generation and the American revolution can be found at the downtown Fargo Public Library. You’ll be able to become familiar with who Hamilton was as a statesman and visionary. His life inspired discussion and controversy and helped shape the America that we live in 200 years after his death….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Many people around the country are standing together for National Wear Blue Day. April 1st marks the first day of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Wearing blue signifies the pinwheel, which is a statewide symbol for supporting the effort of keeping children in the community safe. Prevent Child Abuse North Dakota Project Manager, Mary Lizakowski explains…
BILLINGS CO., N.D. — (UPDATE: 8:43pm 04/01/21) — Around 9,600 acres have burned near Medora, North Dakota and containment of the grass fire which caused the evacuation of the small tourist town is at 15%. Interstate 94 is temporarily closed from Beach to Belfield with no detour in place. Drivers will have to use alternate routes. **ORIGINAL POST BELOW** Evacuations…
Grand Forks Police Department / FacebookGRAND FORKS, N.D. — Grand Forks Police Department has a new crime fighter! Meet Brandon, the department’s dual-purpose police goat. They say he’s getting faster every day! Brandon is fully qualified in tracking and detection and is National Police Goat Association certified. He’s partnered up with Officer Mike. It’s either a brilliant April Fool’s Day…
