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Watch: COVID-19 vaccine arrives in Fargo

FARGO (KVRR) – Sanford Medical Center in Fargo has taken delivery of about 3,400 doses of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. Sanford Health front-line health care workers in Fargo received the first doses…

Feds settle ADA complaint with State of North Dakota

FARGO (KVRR) - The Justice Department says a settlement has been reached over a lawsuit that claims North Dakota unnecessarily places people with disabilities in nursing facilities. Under the agreement, North Dakota will expand services to residents with physical disabilities…

LIVE: Personal Book Recommendations for Kids

If you're a parent comparing your to-do list for the holidays and the remaining dwindling days on the calendar with increasing panic, the Fargo Public Library Children's Librarians are here to help. For the…

Lutheran Church of the Cross hosts drive-thru Christmas event

WEST FARGO, N.D.-- Lutheran Church of the Cross is doing things a little differently this year. Many churches across the U.S. are making changes to their holiday traditions in order to keep them going, and…

Last Minute Change In North Dakota Electors Before Monday's Vote

BISMARCK, N.D. -- There is a last minute replacement among North Dakota Electors who will formally cast their ballots for President and Vice President on Monday. John Trandem of Reiles Acres will replace state Senator Ray Holmberg who recused himself…

Sanford Health To Give Health Workers COVID-19 Vaccine Monday Afternoon

FARGO, N.D. -- (KFGO) Sanford Heath announced Sunday night that they are planning to administer their first COVID vaccinations Monday afternoon. According to the press release; if the shipment arrived as scheduled Monday morning they will give the very first COVID-19…

UND To Play Crucial Role In Developing "Flying Cars"

GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- Imagine getting behind the controls of one of these contraptions in the future. "Flying Cars" are a real thing and UND is playing a role in the development of the machines. The university has been awarded…

One of Two Men Arrested For Theft Overnight On Construction Site in Horace

HORACE, N.D. -- One of two men found on a construction site in Horace overnight is arrested for theft. A Cass County deputy spotted the men, including 44-year-old Ryan Woodbury of Moorhead, shortly before 5 a.m. Sunday. Authorities say the…

Fargo pickup truck owner speaks up after falling victim to vehicle theft

FARGO, N.D. -- A Fargo woman is in custody after police say she stole a truck at a convenience gas station in Fargo Friday evening. Truck owner Josh Larson said, "It was kind of my…

Struggling to stay afloat amid the pandemic, K-9 recreation center hosts dog diving fundraiser

FARGO, N.D. -- A K-9 recreation center is hosting a winter fest dog diving event to help raise funds and keep its doors open. Rocket Dogs K-9 Aquatics & Wellness Center opened its doors earlier…

Santa's Village helps bring Christmas cheer throughout the metro

FARGO, N.D. -- The Fargo Park District is celebrating its 36th annual Santa's Village with fun Christmas filled festivities for everyone. Because of COVID, this year's festivities won't include Santa and Mrs. Clause themselves, but…

Santa Claus pays a visit to Fargo Air Museum

FARGO, N.D. -- Santa Claus made a visit to the Fargo Air Museum to spread holiday cheer to those in the community. The Fargo Air Museum is known for a pretty special tradition: Santa arriving…

Holiday-themed corgi pack walk encourages safe socialization amid pandemic

FARGO, N.D -- A holiday-themed pack walk brings together holiday attire and corgis from across the metro. The walk, hosted by the Northern Corgis, took place at Island Park in downtown Fargo. The corgis and…

Woman under arrest after fleeing police in stolen vehicle

FARGO, ND – A Fargo woman is in custody after fleeing from police in a stolen vehicle. Around 9 pm Friday, a pickup was stolen from the Holiday Gas Station on 45th Street Southwest. The pickup was seen multiple…

Sanford Health thanks military nurses with challenge coins

FARGO, N.D. -- Military nurses who are deployed to help out throughout local hospitals are thanked for their services at Sanford Health. The military nurses were gifted challenge coins as a sign of appreciation…

Retirement home helps seniors get in the Christmas spirit with donated holiday wreaths

WEST FARGO, N.D. -- It's the season of giving and a senior living community is helping spread holiday cheer. "We were just trying to bring some Christmas cheer here and I just posted anybody…

FDA approves emergency use of Pzier COVID-19 vaccine

UNITED STATES -- The FDA approves emergency use of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine. Shots will begin a few days after the decision. The FDA called the vaccine from Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech safe and strongly protective. Initial doses…

KFGO’s Bob Harris Dies of COVID-19 After 2 Week Battle

FARGO (KFGO) – KFGO personality Bob Harris has lost his fight with COVID-19. Harris, 65, died at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo early Friday evening. He was hospitalized Thanksgiving Day after experiencing shortness of breath. Harris had been in the…

North Dakota per capita death count soars in recent weeks

BISMARCK, N.D. - North Dakota’s per capita death count from the coronavirus has risen from 12th-highest in the U.S. to fifth in just six weeks. The data from Johns Hopkins University researchers shows the state’s death count has gone from…

Woman dead after getting out of moving vehicle in south Fargo

FARGO (KVRR) - Police say a female passenger died after she exited a moving vehicle in south Fargo. When an officer tried to make a traffic stop Friday morning, the vehicle took off at a high rate of speed. The…

North Dakota COVID-19 cases drop 190, 27 deaths reported

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Department of Health on Friday reported 27 additional deaths from COVID-19. There are currently 4,406 active cases in the state, a decrease of 190 since Thursday. 277 people are hospitalized. Cass County reported…