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Covid-19 changes protocols to meeting Santa at West Acres

FARGO, N.D. - This year, the Santa experience at West Acres Mall looks a bit different than in the past. Instead of the long lines, you will use an app to schedule an…

Fargo Fire Dept. recruiting new members to its team

FARGO, N.D. -- The Fargo Fire Deparment is recruiting for the position of firefighter/EMT. In order to apply, you must be 18 or older, have completed at least 60 college credits, have a valid…

WATCH: Gov. Walz Announces Four-Week Dial Back to Control Spread of COVID-19

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Governor Tim Walz announces new actions to help control the spread of COVID-19 including new restrictions on restaurants, bars, gyms and youth sports. His office released the following: Beginning Friday, November 20, at 11:59…

Twin Valley Democrat opposed to new shutdown orders from Walz

TWIN VALLEY, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) - A Democratic state lawmaker says he disagrees with the latest shutdown orders from Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. Sen. Kent Eken of Twin Valley says there should be more of a regional approach when it…

Teamsters on strike against Fargo food distributor over COVID-19 concerns

FARGO (KVRR) - About 70 drivers and warehouse workers are on strike against a Fargo food distributor. Members of Teamsters Local 120 were on the picket line Wednesday at Cash-Wa Distributing, formerly Food Services of…

West Fargo Fire Department closes central station for two weeks

WEST FARGO, ND -- The West Fargo Fire Department’s central station located at 106 first St, will be closed for two weeks because an employee tested positive for the coronavirus. This will not impact emergency service response within the City…

Longtime Minnesota senators leaving DFL to form Independent caucus

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Two longtime Minnesota DFL senators announced Wednesday they are leaving the Minnesota Senate DFL caucus to form a new Independent caucus. In a joint news release, Sen. Tom Bakk of Cook, a senator since…

Sanford Health to open new COVID-19 unit in Bismarck

BISMARCK, N.D. - Sanford Health is opening a new coronavirus care unit in Bismarck. The 20-bed unit at the former Bismarck Surgical Associates building is expected to open next week. President Michael LeBeau says the $1 million facility should be…

North Dakota reports 16 more deaths from COVID-19

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Department of Health is reporting 16 additional deaths from COVID-19. There are currently 9,977 active cases in the state, down 45 active cases since Tuesday. Cass County reported the largest number of new…