Cooperstown, ND - Town of the Week 12-15-20
In its fourth try for Town of the Week, Cooperstown came up big and defeated Hankinson. Congratulations and go Cougars!
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Fargo Public Works Dept. trains employees for late coming winter
FARGO, N.D. -- Unusually warm temperatures has given and opportunity to city workers to better prepare for the winter. "You know, been able to do some equipment training for younger staff, so everybody is…
Annual Moorhead Shop-With-A-Cop event adjusted due to pandemic
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) -- The Moorhead Police Athletics & Activities League teams up with other local organizations to host the annual Shop-With-A-Cop event. For most, the usual hustle and bustle of shopping…
South Fargo woman concerned after people go through her mailbox
FARGO, N.D. - A woman in South Fargo wants people to be more aware of their mail after a surveillance camera caught two people snooping through mailboxes. On Monday morning, Kim Rensch went out…
Sanford Health doctor reacts to getting COVID-19 vaccine
FARGO, N.D. -- As Sanford Health Medical Center continues handing out its first round of the Pfizer vaccine, healthcare workers provide insight on the relief they are feeling. The vaccine is a beacon…
Legal fund started for Minnesota businesses who plan to defy Walz's COVID-19 restrictions
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) - Minnesota business owners who plan to open this week in defiance of Gov. Tim Walz's coronavirus-related restrictions have started a GoFundMe account to cover legal fees. The group named ReOpen Minnesota hopes to raise $100,000.…
Judge denies early release for Fargo man imprisoned for child pornography
FARGO (KVRR) - A federal judge has turned down a Fargo man's request to be released from prison because of COVID-19 concerns. Fifty-four-year-old Robert Scheiring was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison after he pleaded guilty to possessing and…
Workers arrive in northern Minnesota to build pipeline
PALISADE, Minn. - More than 4,000 workers are expected in northern Minnesota over the next couple weeks to build the Line 3 oil pipeline replacement. Opponents of the pipeline have escalated their attempts to block construction, while local law enforcement…
Minnesota could free man serving life in child's 2002 death
MINNEAPOLIS - Minnesota’s pardon board will consider freeing a man who was imprisoned for life as a teenager in the 2002 death of a girl who was hit by a stray bullet while doing homework at her dining room table.…
North Dakota reports 13 more coronavirus deaths
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Department of Health on Tuesday reported 13 additional deaths from COVID-19. There are currently 3,230 active cases in the state, a decrease of 362 since Monday. 277 people are hospitalized. Cass County reported…
85-year-old woman pleads not guilty in pedestrian death
BISMARCK, N.D. - An 85-year-old Bismarck woman accused of driving away from a June collision in which a pedestrian died has pleaded not guilty. Bertha Harper is charged with negligent homicide and failure to report the incident that authorities say…
West Fargo to discuss special assessments for Sheyenne Street project
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - The West Fargo Special Assessment Commission will hold a virtual meeting Friday to discuss preliminary special assessment plans for the north Sheyenne Street corridor reconstruction project. The project includes replacement of aging or undersized water…
Pandemic will cause most Americans to stay home for holidays
FARGO (KVRR) - The vast majority of Americans are expected to stay home this holiday season, according to AAA. AAA expects at least 34 million fewer travelers compared to last year’s holiday season, as many as 84.5 million Americans may…
Fargo City Commission votes to help businesses cover utility costs
FARGO, N.D. -- The Fargo City Commission votes to help restaurants and bars catch up with past due utility payments. The commission wanted to provide some quick relief to help establishments struggling to stay afloat as they faced a decrease…
Sanford Health receives and distributes first round of COVID-19 vaccinations
FARGO, N.D. -- The first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have made it to hospitals in North Dakota. "I feel great. I feel thankful. Great and thankful," Sanford Health Infectious Disease Physician, Dr. Avish…
ND women share experiences of taking part in COVID-19 vaccine trial
NORTH DAKOTA - Two North Dakota women take part in the COVID-19 vaccine trial. Danielle Pinnick has seen firsthand the impact COVID-19 has had on her friends and family. Being part of the…
Grand Forks Mayor announces "Light the Town Green Week"
GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- Grand Forks Mayor Brandon Bochenski issues a proclamation making this week "Light the Town Green Week." It's to honor front-line workers and pay tribute to their grit and determination during the COVID-19 pandemic. The lights on…
North Dakota officially awards electoral votes to Trump
BISMARCK, N.D. - North Dakota’s presidential electors have officially awarded the state’s three electoral votes to President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence. The state’s three electors - Sandy Boehler of Fargo, Robert…
Minnesota lawmakers pass aid for businesses, workers
ST. PAUL - Minnesota lawmakers have convened to pass a package of coronavirus relief measures for businesses and workers who took the biggest hit from a four-week “pause” ordered by Gov. Tim Walz. Leaders agreed last week on a $216…
Amy Olson Falls One Shot Short of First Major in Emotional Final Round
HOUSTON - Oxbow native Amy Olson fell one shot short of history Monday afternoon finishing second at the U.S. Women's Open in what would've been her first win and first major championship on the LPGA Tour. Heading in to the…
North Dakota has 5 more COVID-19 deaths, active cases drop by 100
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Department of Health on Monday reported 5 additional deaths from COVID-19. There are currently 3592 active cases in the state, a decrease of 100 since Sunday. 277 people are hospitalized. Cass County reported…
Frazee man who died while saving son awarded Carnegie Medal
PITTSBURGH (KVRR) - A Frazee, Minn. man who died while saving the life of his son is one of 17 people receiving the Carnegie Medal for heroism. Christopher Schultz drowned while rescuing his 3-year-old son Ashton, who had fallen into…
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…
Sheriff releases name of teen who was killed by dog
BATTLE LAKE, Minn. (KVRR) – The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of a teen who died after he was attacked by his family's dog. Fourteen-year-old Dion Bush was attacked by the Long-Haired German Shepherd on Dec.…
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