FARGO (KVRR) – For the second year in a row, Fargo’s El Zagal Shrine Circus has been canceled due to the pandemic. “This was a hard decision to make because we know how much joy and excitement the circus brings each year to the children in our area” Circus Chairman Dan Beach said. “However, this decision was reached because we…
MINNESOTA (KVRR) – Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says the state is reaching its goal of vaccinating 70% of people 65 years and older this week. That puts the state’s timeline several weeks ahead of schedule. “This is good news, Minnesota,” said Walz at Tuesday’s press conference. “There’s still a much higher demand than there is a supply, but the supply…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) – With COVID-19 case counts and hospitalizations on the decline in Minnesota, Republicans are calling on Gov. Tim Walz to loosen restrictions. House Minority Leader Rep. Kurt Daudt says Minnesota is lagging behind neighboring and other states in reopening restaurants and events. Walz has said he plans on announcing new guidelines in the coming days. Rep….
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Gov. Tim Walz says Minnesota is expanding eligibility for the coronavirus vaccine after reaching its goal of inoculating at least 70% of people 65 and older. The state will expand eligibility to the next two phases of Minnesotans at once. Walz said Tuesday the next two priority groups include people with underlying health conditions and those…
Life is gonna go back to something similar to the old normal at some point. We’re beginning to see a light at the end of the tunnel with vaccination numbers increasing. But will everything in your life go back to the way it was before. I was thinking about that because I got my hair cut Monday. I don’t…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) – Minn. Gov. Tim Walz provides an update on state COVID-19 policies. Categories: Local News, Minnesota News Tags: COVID-19, GOV. TIM WALZ
NEW YORKÂ – Fully vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing. That’s according to long-awaited guidance from federal health officials. They also say that vaccinated people can come together in the same way with people considered at low-risk for severe disease, such as in the case of vaccinated grandparents visiting healthy…
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum has appointed his fourth state health officer since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Nizar Wehbi is the deputy director of the Center for Health Policy and assistant professor at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He is scheduled to take over as leader of the North Dakota Department of Health on May…
FARGO – Older residents and health care workers have kick-started the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in North Dakota. But many health officials worry that turning out younger and healthier adults will be a more difficult chore. The state has started soft selling via social media and word of mouth emphasizing the safety of the vaccine and the importance of a strong…
FARGO, N.D. — Starting today, Fargo Cass Public Health is inviting preschool and K through 12 school workers to vaccine clinics. According to the North Dakota COVID-19 Vaccination Plan, this is the final priority group in Phase 1B. Fargo Public Schools will have distance learning March 11, 12, 31 and April 1 so staff can take part in the vaccination…
