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30 People At Cass County Jail Test Positive For COVID-19

FARGO, N.D. -- COVID-19 testing at the Cass County Jail results in 27 inmates and 3 staff with the virus out of 260 inmates and 102 staff members. Jail officials say the majority are asymptomatic, with a few experiencing mild…

Burgum's $15B budget would not raise sales or income taxes

BISMARCK, N.D. - North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has unveiled a $15 billion budget that bumps state spending by 2%. The plan includes a $1.25 billion bonding package largely aimed at funding statewide infrastructure projects. The governor’s suggested spending does…

North Dakota coronavirus cases jump 225; 11 more deaths

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Department of Health on Thursday reported 11 additional deaths from COVID-19. There are currently 5,461 active cases in the state, an increase of 225 since Wednesday.  306 people are hospitalized. Cass County reported…

Man accused of using vehicle to hit another man

FARGO (KVRR) - Fargo police say a man intentionally ran into another man with his vehicle this morning. The incident happened in the 2500 block of 15th Street South just after 4:15 a.m. Police say 36-year-old Benny Rodriguez of Moorhead…

West Fargo teen reported missing found safe in Twin Cities

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - West Fargo Police say a teenage boy who had been missing since late November has been located in the Twin Cities area. Police say 16-year-old Phoenix Lindblad was found safe Wednesday night in Bloomington. Lindblad…

Filing Deadline Set For Recall Election In Horace

HORACE, N.D. -- A filing deadline is set in the Horace Special Recall Election. Council members David Fenelon and Bryan Schmidt are being recalled. They are accused of not representing the popular interests and opinions of the people of Horace.…

UND task force releases diversity, inclusion recommendations

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) - Following several months of discussions, the University of North Dakota's Diversion and Inclusion Task Force has released a list of recommendations to promote a "welcoming, safe and inclusive campus." According to UND, the report is…

Benefit concert planned for Farm Rescue

FARGO (KVRR) - A North Dakota-based nonprofit that focuses on helping injured farm workers is taking the extra step to help even more family farmers, including those affected by COVID-19. Farm Rescue is helping…

City Commission okays pandemic relief for Fargo businesses

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) - Fargo City Commissioners have approved a motion to assist bars, restaurants, retail, and ancillary businesses impacted by the pandemic. It will be targeted relief, beyond what the state and federal governments provide. Commissioners will look at a…

Fort Totten man sentenced for molesting incapacitated woman

FARGO (KVRR) - A Fort Totten, N.D. man has been sentenced to nearly 22 years in prison for sexually abusing an incapacitated woman. A jury convicted 55-year-old Paul Henry Cavanaugh during an August trial in Fargo. U.S. Attorney Drew Wrigley…

As North Dakota COVID-19 deaths rise, active cases plummet

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Department of Health on Tuesday reported 27 additional deaths from COVID-19. There are currently 5,686 active cases in the state, a decrease of 791 since Monday. 319 people are hospitalized. Cass County reported…

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