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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…

Fargo Fire Department looking for firefighters

FARGO (KVRR) - The Fargo Fire Department needs firefighters. Applications are being accepted now through Dec. 4. Candidates are required to have a valid driver’s license, be at least 18 years old and have completed 60 college semester hours in…

Fargo man captured after chase involving stolen vehicle

FARGO (KVRR) - Authorities say a Fargo man is in custody after fleeing law enforcement in a stolen vehicle. At around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, a Cass County deputy attempted to stop 32-year-old Hamid Zuri for reckless driving on County Road…

Man Charged In Deadly Bar Fight Over The Summer Changes Plea

FARGO, N.D. -- A Horace, North Dakota man has changed his plea to guilty in a deadly bar fight this summer. 25-year-old Jordan Pendleton pleading guilty to manslaughter, aggravated assault and two counts of simple assault. According to court documents,…

Minnesota Twins cancel Winter Caravan, TwinsFest

MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) - The Twins Winter Caravan, an annual Minnesota tradition for the past 60 years, has been canceled for 2021. “An offseason without our longstanding and beloved fan events is certainly tough to digest,…

Fargo Cass Public Health to hold another flu shot clinic

FARGO (KVRR) - Fargo Cass Public Health will sponsor another walk-in flu shot clinic on Friday. The clinic will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 1240 25th Street South in Fargo.  Appointments are not required but residents…

North Dakota reports 26 new COVID-19 deaths

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Department of Health reported 26 additional deaths Tuesday from COVID-19. There are currently 10,022 active cases in the state, that’s down 878 active cases since Monday North Dakota has 304 people hospitalized with…

Fugitive Task Force nabs 26 domestic violence suspects

FARGO (KVRR) - The U.S. Marshals Service says 26 people in North Dakota and Minnesota were taken into custody during a one-month enforcement operation targeting domestic violence and abuse fugitives. "Operation Sanctuary" focused on fugitives with arrest warrants for crimes…

Fargo libraries transition to no contact operations

FARGO, N.D. -- Due to rising COVID-19 numbers and increased restrictions, the Fargo Public Library has chosen to transition to non-contact operations for the safety of everyone. All three Fargo public libraries are closed…

Fargo mayor aligns local capacity limits with state

FARGO (KVRR) - Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney has modified an executive order he issued last week in response to a growing number of COVID-19 cases. The order seeks to enforce Governor Doug Burgum’s Occupancy Limitation Order of 50% capacity (or…

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