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Fully vaccinated people can gather without masks

NEW YORK  - Fully vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing. That's according to long-awaited guidance from federal health officials. They also say that vaccinated people can come together in the…

Jury selection paused for ex-cop charged in Floyd's death

MINNEAPOLIS - The judge overseeing the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer accused in the death of George Floyd has paused jury selection while an appeal proceeds over the possible reinstatement of a third-degree murder charge. Judge Peter Cahill…

Activists speak up ahead of Chauvin's trial

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Ahead of the start of Derek Chauvin's trial, activists throughout the FM metro are seeking justice. "Today is a message of solidarity for the families of victims of police brutality, specifically…

Moorhead students return to in-person learning

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) -- After almost a year of students learning outside of the classroom, Moorhead High School is preparing to welcome back students full time to in-person learning. "We're pretty excited to have the…

3rd-degree murder count could delay start of Chauvin trial

MINNEAPOLIS  - The Minnesota Court of Appeals has ordered a judge to reconsider adding a third-degree murder charge against a former Minneapolis police officer accused in George Floyd’s death. A three-judge panel said Friday that the trial judge erred when…

LIVE: Red River Sportsmen's Show

The ice is melting fast throughout the region, and the boats and grills are disappearing just as fast. That's the word from organizers at the Red River Sportsmen's Show, who say some of the boat…

KVRR'S Rob Kupec Featured In "The Good Life"

FARGO, N.D. -- If you're looking for a little light reading this weekend, why not pick up the latest copy of The Good Life Men's Magazine. Inside you'll find a profile on our very own Chief Meteorologist Rob Kupec in…

Late night test alert mistakenly sent to 7,655 subscribers

FARGO (KVRR) - Cass Fargo Emergency Management has apologized for mistakenly sending a mass notification at around midnight Wednesday. Officials say the message was sent to 55,766 contacts and was delivered to 7,655 contacts before employees realized the error. "At…

Minnesota high school tournament spectators limited to 250

MINNEAPOLIS - The Minnesota State High School League says crowds at most tournament games and events this month and next will be limited to 250 people. League Executive Director Erich Martens says it’s hoped that one, maybe two, family members…

Record number of gun permits issued in Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS - A record number of permits to carry handguns in Minnesota were issued in 2020, a surge attributed to a rise in violent crime in the Twin Cities and the riots that followed the death of George Floyd. A…

Mammograms and the Covid Vaccine

If you're headed in for a mammogram or thinking about booking one soon, be sure to tell your doctor if you've gotten any of the Covid vaccines. That's because swollen lymph nodes, which are…

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