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Caregiver accused of assaulting memory care patient who died

FARGO (KVRR) - A caregiver is accused of assaulting a Fargo assisted living facility resident who later died. Fargo police say 59-year-old Rachel Cooper was arrested late Wednesday night for endangering a vulnerable adult. On August 3, police were called…

Activists call for mask mandate in Fargo-Moorhead area schools

FARGO (KVRR) - Some Fargo-Moorhead area parents are calling for local school districts to mandate face coverings. The Community Alliance for Responsible Education is asking for mask requirements to be established in all F-M area schools. "We've had enough of…

No plans to resettle Afghans in North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. - State officials say there are no current plans to bring any of the people fleeing the violence in Afghanistan to North Dakota. The North Dakota Department of Human Services says there is no resettlement plan and that…

Grand Forks man died from accidental drowning

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) - A Grand Forks man who was found dead in Devils Lake Tuesday died from an accidental drowning. Ramsey County Sheriff Steve Nelson says it's still unclear how the man ended up in the water. He…

UND recommends COVID vaccine to incoming students

GRAND FORKS (KFGO) – As students prepare to return to the University of North Dakota next week, UND President Andrew Armacost – in a message to the campus community – said getting vaccinated is the best defense against COVID-19. According…

UPDATE: Missing Teens Found Safe In West Fargo

WEST FARGO, N.D. -- (10:45 p.m. update) West Fargo Police say the two teens have been found safe in West Fargo. Police thank the community and surrounding law enforcement agencies for their help in the search. (9:45 p.m. update) West…

Fire temporarily evacuates Fargo hotel

FARGO, N.D. ( KVRR) -- A kitchen fire temporarily evacuates people staying at a Fargo hotel. Just before 10 this morning firefighters were dispatched to Mainstay Suites on 19th Avenue and 44th street…

State workers to start mowing areas along highways

BISMARCK, N.D. - State transportation workers are getting set to begin mowing areas along state highways this week. The mowing will focus on weeds and areas where hay has been collected. State Department of Transportation Director Wayde Swenson says typical…

Man's body found in Devils Lake

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) - Deputies recovered a man's body that was found floating in Devils Lake Tuesday. Ramsey County Sheriff Steve Nelson says the sheriff's office responded shortly after 7:00 a.m. Nelson says the man, from Grand Forks and…

People Who Are Immunocompromised Encouraged To Get Booster Shot

FARGO, N.D. -- Additional doses of COVID-19 vaccines are now recommended for people with moderately to severely compromised immune systems. North Dakota Department of Health is urging those North Dakotans to consider getting the additional dose to increase their immunity…

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