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Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine approved for children ages 12 to 15

UNITED STATES (KVRR) - The Food and Drug Administration expands use of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children 12 to 15 years old. Last month Pfizer said phase three clinical trials found its vaccine was safe and one hundred percent effective…

FBI: No particular pipeline threats in Dakotas, Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) - As authorities investigate a cyberextortion attempt that shut down a vital U.S. pipeline, the head of the FBI in Minneapolis says cyber-related crimes are becoming more common. "A very popular activity now in the cybercrime arena; for…

Mark Kennedy will step down as University of Colorado President

DENVER – University of Colorado President Mark Kennedy has announced he would be stepping down from his position.The Monday announcement comes nearly two weeks after University of Colorado Boulder faculty and students voted to censure Kennedy for his actions and…

North Dakota woman who voted twice receives deferred sentence

MINOT, N.D. - A Minot woman who voted twice in last fall’s election has received a deferred sentence. Forty-five-year-old Ashlee Monique Deschamp pleaded guilty to a Class A misdemeanor election offense. North Central District Court Judge Richard Hagar deferred her…

Former theater teacher accused of abusing boys

MINNEAPOLIS - A former Anoka, Minn. teacher who was an outspoken advocate for LGBTQ students is charged with 10 felony counts of sexually abusing minors. Forty-seven-year-old Jefferson Fietek taught arts theater at Anoka Middle School and created the non-profit group…

Fire damages Fargo apartment building

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) - Fire damaged a portion of a two story rowhouse apartment building Monday in north Fargo. The fire at 307 7th Ave. N. was reported shortly before 6 a.m. A second alarm was called because it's a…

The Red River Zoo Celebrates Mother's Day

FARGO, N.D. -- There is a list of things mothers can do today, like eating or seeing a movie, but some mothers chose to visit the zoo. "Mother's Day is a popular day and so…

Mental Health Mindsets of Minorities.

FARGO, N.D.-(KVRR) -- May is Mental Health Awareness Month and after a rocky 2020, people are ready for a more hopeful tomorrow in 2021. "Like many things when we start talking about it we understand…

Hay bale starts quonset on fire in Angus, Minnesota

ANGUS, Minn. -- Fire crews responded to a quonset on fire in Angus, Minnesota. The fire was at 13407 US HWY 75 North, owned by Arlen Stroble. A deputy says a nearby burning hay bale started a the quonset on…

Road Projects Planned In FM Metro for I-94 and I-29

FARGO, N.D. -- Road crews will be working around the I-94 and I-29 intersection starting on Monday morning. They'll be working on the bridge approach slabs and installing expansion joints. Two lanes of traffic and ramp access will remain…

West Fargo hosts the City's first Color Fest

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- You may notice an area in West Fargo is now a bit brighter. The City is hosting its first Color Fest. "Today is Color Fest….we're here from 10 to 4.…

New Life Center collecting donations

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- The New Life Center in Fargo is collecting clutter to help people in need. The thrift store is teaming up with 97.7 to pick up donations at the Luther Family Ford…

High-speed chase spanning 103 miles ends outside of Fargo

PEMBINA COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) -- A high-speed chase covering 103 miles on I-29 ended with nobody hurt on Saturday. Authorities say the pursuit began in Pembina County when a deputy noticed that a vehicle that was reported as stolen from…

Gov. Burgum vetoes penalizing state colleges over abortions

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) -- North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has partially vetoed a bill aimed at penalizing the state’s 11 colleges and universities for funneling federal grant money to individuals or organizations that promote or perform abortions. Burgum said in…

North Dakota Dem-NPL elects Patrick Hart as new chair

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) -- Dem-NPL leaders from across North Dakota elected Patrick Hart to serve as the new State Party Chair on Saturday. Hart is a small business owner living in Bismarck. He previously served as the Dem-NPL Vice Chair.…

Teenager killed in crash near Lidgerwood

LIDGERWOOD, N.D. (KVRR) -- A 15-year-old is dead following a crash near Lidgerwood on Saturday, May 8th. It happened at 12:22 a.m. when the boy was driving west bound on Highway 11. Officials say his pickup entered the north ditch…

Play of the Week Nominees: May 7

FARGO, N.D. -- The latest Chris Heise High School Play of The Week Nominees come from the soccer pitch and baseball field. First up, from Shanley baseball, Cooper Mattern catches a Fargo South runner…

Body found near Red River in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Shortly after 3:00 Friday afternoon Fargo Police responded to a suicidal person near the convent landing on 52nd Avenue South near the Red River. Once officers arrived they found a body. Police have not released any…