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NDSU Opens Second Vaccination Clinic
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- North Dakota State University opens its second vaccination site on campus. "When the CDC and FDA announcement came out about the pause in the Johnson and Johnson vaccine administration, they…
Gov. Walz Extends Minnesota's Peacetime Emergency for 14th Month
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Gov. Tim Walz is extending the peacetime emergency for another month in Minnesota. The federal government and 46 other states remain in a state of emergency. Walz says the state is continuing to work to outpace…
Two Teens Accused of Vandalizing More Than 60 Vehicles In Devils Lake
DEVILS LAKE, N.D. -- Two teens are taken into custody after a widespread vandalism spree in Devils Lake over the weekend. Police say the males are 15 and 18 and are believed to have broken into multiple garages along with…
Sanford Health Shows Off New Home for Pathology & Laboratory Services
FARGO, N.D. -- Sanford Health has cut the ribbon and is showing off its new home for its pathology and laboratory services. It is located in the former PRACS Institute building in south Fargo. Sanford Lab officially opened its doors…
Months remaining to get Real ID compliant
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Air travel will soon be experiencing even more regulations by the end of this year. Starting October 1 all American travelers must be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights.…
Biden to remove U.S. troops from Afghanistan by September 11
WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden says he will withdraw the remaining U.S. troops from Afghanistan and end America's longest war by Sept.11. Biden said that the 9/11 terrorist attacks, which were coordinated from Afghanistan, cannot justify American forces still being…
North Dakota House okays amended transgender sports bill
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) - The North Dakota House has passed an amended version of a bill that would require grade school and high school athletes to compete in sports according to their birth gender. That’s how the House originally passed…
Minnesota cop charged in shooting of Black motorist
BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. - A Minnesota prosecutor says he will charge a white former suburban Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot 20-year-old Black motorist Daunte Wright during a traffic stop. Washington County Attorney Pete Orput said Wednesday that Kim Potter…
Expert blames George Floyd's death on heart problem
MINNEAPOLIS - A retired forensic pathologist says George Floyd died from a sudden heart rhythm problem due to his heart disease while being restrained by police officers, not because former Officer Derek Chauvin kept his knee in Floyd's neck. Dr.…
LIVE: Fargo Cass Public Health Says J&J Vaccine Pause Won't Cause Major Issues
FARGO, N.D. - Fargo Cass Public Health has paused using the Johnson & Johnson vaccine while the CDC investigates six of blood clots in the more than six million people who got the vaccine…
Essentia Health & Sanford Health share how J&J vaccine pause impacts ND & MN
NORTH DAKOTA & MINNESOTA (KVRR) - As the FDA and CDC pause the Johnson and Johnson vaccine, local health care facilities are following their guidance. "The incidents out of 6.8 million doses only…
WTO's Chief Economist describes U.S. economy during Covid-19
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - North Dakota State university invites the World Trade Organization's chief economist to explain what the economic landscape looks like since dealing with Covid-19. Robert Koopman touched on how issues in the…
North Dakota women speak out against bill to cut NDSU funding
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- North Dakota women are speaking out against a recent amendment that could cut funding for programs at North Dakota State University. The Legislature is pushing to prohibit the university from funneling…
Second fire at former Mid America Steel building ruled intentional
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Fargo Fire Marshal Ryan Erickson says the second fire at the former Mid America Steel building was also intentionally set. Fargo police have released these surveillance pictures from the scene Sunday night, in hopes of…
COVID-19 Outbreak Linked To Youth Wrestling Tournament in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- A COVID-19 outbreak has been linked to a wrestling tournament in Sioux Falls March 31 through April 3. Minnesota Department of Health says 64 teams from at least 52 Minnesota counties participated including Becker, Beltrami, Clay,…
Woman Dies in ATV Crash In Paul Bunyan State Forest
HUBBARD CO., Minn. -- An ATV crash in the Paul Bunyan State Forest south of Bemidji claims the life of a Crow Wing county woman. Hubbard County Sheriff's Office got the report of the crash on Saturday afternoon. A Nevis…
No cases of blood clot issues from Covid-19 vaccines reported in MN & ND
NORTH DAKOTA & MINNESOTA (KVRR) - The North Dakota and Minnesota departments of health are not aware of any cases of blood clot issues with people who have gotten the Johnson and Johnson…
Carson Wentz charity softball game returns to Fargo
FARGO, N.D. – Carson Wentz is bringing the AO1 charity softball game back to Newman Outdoor Field on June 26. “This event is definitely a highlight of my summer,” said Carson Wentz in a press release. “It was a tough…
Brooklyn Center police chief, officer quit after driver’s death
BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (AP) - A white Minnesota police officer who fatally shot a Black man during a traffic stop in a Minneapolis suburb and the city’s chief of police have resigned. Brooklyn Center Mayor Mike Elliott says he hopes…
Diocese of Crookston Bishop removed by Pope
CROOKSTON, MINN. (KVRR) - Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Bishop Michael Hoeppner of the Diocese of Crookston. Hoeppner is facing allegations of covering up sexual abuse claims. The Diocese released a statement saying, "Bishop Hoeppner’s resignation arose from reports…
U.S. recommends "pause" in Johnson & Johnson vaccine to investigate blood clotting issues
WASHINGTON - The U.S. is recommending a "pause" in administration of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to investigate reports of potentially dangerous blood clots. In a joint statement Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and…
Fargo Police Offers Free Boxing & Self Defense Classes
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - The Fargo Police Department's Community Engagement team is taking action in order to get kids more involved in the city. A community trust officer from the force is taking…
Young Minnesota activists take part in Brooklyn Center protests
BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (KVRR) - Some local Minnesota activists were at the scene last night where the young black man lost his life and also at the Brooklyn Center police station. Minnesota Teen…
Moorhead City Council Interviews Ward 2 Candidates
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) -- Candidates for Ward 2 in Moorhead explain why they are the best person to win a seat on the City Council. "This gives us an opportunity to serve without…
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