COVID-19

Walz to announce ‘loosening’ of restrictions on indoor dining

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – On Wednesday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will be announcing an easing of some COVID-19 restrictions, including indoor dining, due to decreasing coronavirus numbers in Minnesota according to a spokesman from the governor’s office. “As COVID-19 numbers improve following the pause on activities around the holidays, Governor Walz will address Minnesotans live on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m….

First 2021 baby in Jamestown is son of frontline workers

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (KVRR) – Two frontline workers are the parents of the first baby born at Jamestown Regional Medical Center in 2021. Jalen Denning Breitbach was born at 3:12 p.m. on Sunday, weighing 8 pounds, 6 ounces. The proud parents are Makenzie and Alex Breitbach who just moved to Rugby from Jamestown. Makenzie is a registered nurse at JRMC and…

Burgum loosens COVID-19 restrictions on bars, restaurants

ND Smart RestartBISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – Gov. Doug Burgum has lowered North Dakota’s statewide risk level for COVID-19 from high risk “orange” to moderate risk “yellow” and increasing capacity limits for restaurants, bars and gatherings. Bars, restaurants and other establishments have been operating at up to 50 percent of their licensed capacity, not to exceed 150 people since Nov. 16….

Midwest economy improving but businesses less optimistic

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – The economy continues improving in nine Midwest and Plains states but business leaders are less optimistic after the latest surge in coronavirus cases in the region. The overall index for the region suggests strong growth even though it dipped to 64.1 in December from November’s 69. Any score above 50 on the survey’s indexes suggests growth,…

Fergus Falls couple welcomes New Years Day baby at Sanford Medical Center

"It feels good. It's exciting. Yeah, it's a good way to start 2021 for sure."

FARGO, N.D.- 2021 is already off to a good start for a Fergus Falls couple who welcomed a son at Sanford Family Birth Center in Fargo on New Year’s Day. “I’m John Walvatne, this is my wife Ahna and this is our new little man Asher John.” As the world celebrated the new year, a Fergus Falls couple welcomed an…

SD nurse gets surprised with proposal while administering Covid-19 vaccine to partner

At the end of the proposal, Cortes not only received his vaccine, but also a big yes from his new fiancee.

CANTON, S.D. – Sanford Health employees are ringing in the new year with a little extra love. Eric Vanderlee, a registered nurse, has been helping give COVID-19 vaccinations to frontline workers. When it was time for his long term partner to receive his dose, Vanderlee noticed something odd. Robby Vargas-Cortes pulled off the end of the year surprise by taping an…

Fargo AMVets invites members to celebrate the New Year with food and drinks

Post Commander Mark Wagemann says they had over 40 people stop by for food and drinks

FARGO, N.D.- Fargo AMVets welcomes the new year with a celebration. Post Commander Mark Wagemann says 2020 was a hard year because he lost a lot of members. Most of them Wagemann says died of old age. He adds there’s no better way to welcome in the New Year than with a celebration. Wagemann says the event this year looks…

Local virtual event lets you ring in the new year from the comfort of your home

The event starts at 10:30pm.

FARGO, N.D.- Broadway Square is hosting a New Year’s Eve Extravaganza for those looking to bring in the new year at home. Still in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, New Years Eve is another celebration that will not look the same this year. Broadway Square in Fargo wanted to provide the F-M community the experience of welcoming a new…

Lend an Ear program connects MN Seniors with volunteers

The program is offered in 32 counties across the state of Minnesota, including Clay.

MINNESOTA –  A program is connecting volunteers with seniors looking to receive a friendly call during the pandemic. Moorhead Senior Connections and Lutheran Social Services partnering up for the Lend an Ear program. The service is provided to people 60 and older who are living alone and would like to receive a phone call on a weekly basis. The program…