LIVE: ND Family Has 19 Covid-Infected Members
A North Dakota woman who was the first in her family to get Covid-19 is speaking out after eighteen more members have since become infected with the virus. Ashlee Nordquist was left in…
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Burgum pardons 24 low-level marijuana offenders
BISMARCK, N.D. - North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has pardoned 24 people convicted of low-level marijuana crimes, in the second wave under a new policy that gives former pot offenders a second chance. The policy adopted last year allows people…
North Dakota cities set to get infrastructure funding
BISMARCK, N.D. - Cities across North Dakota are set to get the first distribution of new state infrastructure funding next month. The 2019 Legislature passed “Operation Prairie Dog,” which created several state funds filled every two years with up to…
14th annual Fill the Dome food drive looks different amid the pandemic
FARGO, N.D. -- This time of year, the FargoDome is usually filled with thousands of pounds of food donations to be given to struggling families. With the coronavirus still rampant, the Dome will…
Salvation Army's Thanksgiving food boxes will feed over 500 families
FARGO, N.D.- The Salvation Army will be feeding record numbers for the area this Thanksgiving. Over 500 families registered for the event, more than double from last year. With the COVID-19 pandemic, it…
North Dakota starts free rapid COVID-19 testing for teachers
BISMARCK, N.D. - North Dakota health officials are rolling out free rapid COVID-19 testing for teachers, staff and school administrators this week as part of a pilot project designed to identify and quickly isolate people who may be asymptomatic. Testing…
Fargo School Board trims list of proposed high school names
FARGO (KVRR) - The Fargo School Board has narrowed down a list of new names for the former Woodrow Wilson High School. The board removed the name last month and asked for suggestions from the public. A total of 129…
Hoeven among Republicans who want transition to begin
WASHINGTON (KVRR) - North Dakota U.S. Sen. John Hoeven has joined the list of Republicans who believe that President Trump should allow the presidential transition process should begin. "Vice President Biden should have access to the information he needs while…
North Dakota reports 6 additional COVID-19 deaths since Sunday
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Department of Health is reporting 6 additional deaths from COVID-19. There are currently 9,854 active cases in the state, a decrease of 390 since Sunday. Cass County reported the largest number of new…
Stuff the Trailer helps local families enjoy Thanksgiving dinner
FARGO, N.D. -- It's the season of giving and two businesses are helping make sure no family goes without a Thanksgiving meal. With Thanksgiving around the corner, some families are without means to provide a…
Fargo Air Museum provides STEAM workshops to families in the metro
FARGO, N.D.- STEAM Camp at the Fargo Air Museum provides kids in the metro the opportunity to enhance skills for a variety of careers. Kids and families were able to work with wood, electronics, and aviation technology. The museum offers…
Community church helps provide home cooked Thanksgiving meals for the neighborhood
FARGO, N.D. -- In the season of giving thanks, a local church is reminding members of the community that there's plenty to be grateful for. In partnership with the Prairie Roots community fund, the Neighborhood…
NDSU hosts Fall band concerts via live stream
FARGO, N.D.-- NDSU’s Challey School of Music hosted their Fall band concerts via live stream. The Wind Symphony and University Band both performed, but were split into smaller groups to ensure social distancing. Both groups also wore face masks and…
Fargo AMVETS hosts holiday fundraiser
Fargo AMVETS Post 7, Fargo, N.D.-- The Ladies Auxiliary of the Fargo AMVETS hosts their annual holiday fundraiser. The sale includes Christmas decorations and baked goods which are provided by the Auxiliary. This event used to be a silent auction,…
Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer Says It's Past Time For Transition To Start
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- North Dakota Sen. Kevin Cramer says it's time for the transition process to begin. Even as he defends President Donald Trump as he continues to challenge the results of the election. "I agree there has to be…
Man Arrested For Making Obscene Comments To Children
DILWORTH, Minn. -- Police track down and arrest a man for making obscene comments to children. 30-year-old Paul Brown of Fargo was located in Dilworth on Friday and arrested for Solicitation of a Minor. Officers responded to a report of…
COVID-19 Rapid Testing Pilot Project Begins Monday
FARGO, N.D. -- Rapid testing is coming this week for K thru 12 teachers, staff and administrators in North Dakota. It's part of a pilot project to identify asymptomatic COVID-19 cases. That way those people can be quickly isolated and…
Gun Accidentally Discharged in Scheels Parking Lot
GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- Police respond to the Scheels parking lot in Grand Forks after a man accidentally fired a handgun. It happened around 2:00 this afternoon. The man told police he was showing his friend his 9 mm handgun…
Man arrested, charged with DUI following police chase
BARNES COUNTY, N.D. -- A Fort Ransom man is arrested and charged with DUI after leading police on a chase in Barnes County Friday afternoon. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says 49-year-old Kevin Anderson was recklessly driving northbound on Barnes…
Supt. says Covid-19 is 'leading to increase of stress & anxiety' among students
NORTH DAKOTA - Governor Doug Burgum invites educators to discuss the impact of COVID-19 in schools. Although North Dakota continues to break records for the wrong reasons, the governor says their goals continue…
North Dakota nurses reach their breaking point
NORTH DAKOTA - For weeks, North Dakota has led the country in most active cases per capita as its numbers continue to rise with a 14.99 percent daily positivity rate. Nurses in North Dakota…
Essentia Health will restrict hospital visitors beginning Monday
FARGO, N.D. -- With the significant growth of COVID-19 cases, Essentia Health in Fargo will restrict visitors of hospitalized patients beginning Monday. Essentia officials say they are taking this step to keep patients and staff safe during a time of…
Sanford CEO says he had virus, but won't wear mask
FARGO (KVRR) - Sanford Health has released a statement following an email in which CEO Kelby Krabbenhoft wrote to Sanford employees that wearing a mask for COVID-19 "would be merely for show," Krabbenhoft told employees that he has recovered from…
UPDATE: Fargo apartment fire caused by smoking materials
UPDATE: Fargo Fire Department's Fire Marshal says a fire at an apartment building November fifth was caused by someone improperly getting rid of smoking materials on a third floor balcony. It happened on the…
Watch: Burgum holds pandemic briefing
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) - Gov. Doug Burgum's Friday COVID-19 briefing.
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