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Essentia Health-Fargo Gets Initial 775 Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine

December 16, 2020

TJ Nelson,

Dr. Karol Kremens Gets First COVID-19 Vaccine Shot at Essentia Health-Fargo on WednesdayFARGO, N.D. — Essentia Health-Fargo gets its initial shipment of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. The first of the 775 doses went to Dr. Karol Kremens and Registered Nurse Kim Tenderholt. “I think it’s the right thing to do for a number of reasons; the science shows it’s safe,…

Update: Investigators looking into whether sex offender intentionally drove into bridge pillar

December 16, 2020

Jim Monk,

Jason SimeonFARGO (KVRR) – An investigation is underway to determine whether a man intentionally drove his SUV into a bridge pillar on I-29 in Fargo Tuesday evening. Forty-seven-year-old Jason Simeon, a convicted sex offender, was killed when he drove into a bridge pillar while the North Dakota Highway Patrol was attempting to stop him in Fargo. The incident began in…

North Dakota joins multistate lawsuit against Google

December 16, 2020

Jim Monk,

DALLAS – North Dakota is one of 10 states involved in a lawsuit being led by Texas against Google. Details of the lawsuit were outlined Wednesday by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The complaint says Google is being sued for “anti-competitive conduct” in the online advertising industry. Paxton says Google is using its “monopolistic power” to control the pricing on…

Xcel Energy granted interim rate increase in North Dakota

December 16, 2020

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) – The North Dakota Public Service Commission has granted Xcel Energy an interim electric rate increase, which the utility is entitled to under state law. In November, Xcel filed for a general rate increase. An average customer’s bill would rise by $8.37 per month in winter, and $8.53 per month in summer, based on 750 kilowatt hours…

North Dakota reports 24 COVID-19 deaths, active cases drop sharply

December 16, 2020

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Department of Health on Wednesday reported 24 additional deaths from COVID-19. There are currently 2,956 active cases in the state, a decrease of 274 since Tuesday. 160 people are hospitalized. Cass County reported the largest number of new cases with 72. BY THE NUMBERS 4,917 – Total Tests from Yesterday* 1,242,239 – Total…

Drowning victim’s body recovered from North Dakota lake

December 16, 2020

Jim Monk,

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) – A man’s body has been recovered from Lake Irvine near Devils Lake. Ramsey County Sheriff Steve Nelson says the man broke through the ice last night. Deputies were looking for the man when they discovered his body and snowmobile in the water of the lake, north of Churchs Ferry. Nelson considers the death an accidental…

Watch: Burgum gives COVID-19 response update

December 16, 2020

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – Gov. Doug Burgum’s Wednesday COVID-19 update. Categories: Coronavirus, Local News, North Dakota News Tags: COVID-19

Burgum will wait to get coronavirus vaccine

December 16, 2020

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum says he will wait his turn in line to get a coronavirus vaccination. The 64-year-old Republican governor told a Fargo-area chamber of commerce panel on a videoconference that he will be “way down the line” when it comes to his eligibility. North Dakota’s initial doses of the vaccine began arriving on Monday….

Fargo Public Works Dept. trains employees for late coming winter

"It's a big responsibility but I think I'm ready for it."

December 15, 2020

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. — Unusually warm temperatures has given and opportunity to city workers to better prepare for the winter. “You know, been able to do some equipment training for younger staff, so everybody is familiar with their routes that they’ll be assigned to to plow so we’re ready,” Fargo Public Works Supervisor, Lee Anderson said. Lee Anderson says it’s been a…

Cass County legislators discuss 2021 legislative session priorities

The Cass County Legislative Policy Panel was hosted by the FMWF Chamber

December 15, 2020

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s the second day of the Legislative Preview Summit hosted by The Chamber. Tuesday’s session featured State Sen. Jim Roers and Ron Sorvaag and Rep. Karla Rose Hanson of Fargo and State Sen. Judy Lee of West Fargo. Lawmakers discussed budgeting for the upcoming years, the FM Diversion Project and COVID-19 vaccine distribution. When asked if…