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Cass County legislators discuss 2021 legislative session priorities

The Cass County Legislative Policy Panel was hosted by the FMWF Chamber

December 15, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s the second day of the Legislative Preview Summit hosted by The Chamber. Tuesday’s session featured State Sen. Jim Roers and Ron Sorvaag and Rep. Karla Rose Hanson of Fargo and State Sen. Judy Lee of West Fargo. Lawmakers discussed budgeting for the upcoming years, the FM Diversion Project and COVID-19 vaccine distribution. When asked if…

Legal fund started for Minnesota businesses who plan to defy Walz’s COVID-19 restrictions

December 15, 2020

Jim Monk,

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. On its Facebook page, ReOpen Minnesota called for “a complete revocation of Gov. Walz’s emergency powers.” The group’s statement says…

Pandemic will cause most Americans to stay home for holidays

December 15, 2020

Jim Monk,

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 still travel from Dec. 23 through Jan. 3, a decline of at least 29 percent. It will mark the first…

ND women share experiences of taking part in COVID-19 vaccine trial

Both women joined the trial at the end of October/beginning of November.

December 14, 2020

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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 COVID-19 vaccine trial was just a way for her to make sure no family has to suffer the loss of a loved one. “I thought it was…

Minnesota lawmakers pass aid for businesses, workers

December 14, 2020

Jim Monk,

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 million grant program for businesses such as bars and restaurants. Lawmakers reached a deal Sunday night for a 13-week extension…

North Dakota has 5 more COVID-19 deaths, active cases drop by 100

December 14, 2020

Jim Monk,

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 the largest number of new cases with 49. Categories: Coronavirus, Local News, North Dakota News Tags: COVID-19, north dakota

Watch: COVID-19 vaccine arrives in Fargo

December 14, 2020

Jim Monk,

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 of the vaccine on Monday. Sanford says the health system has enough cold storage facilities to store almost 500,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine. Sanford says it plans to…

Lutheran Church of the Cross hosts drive-thru Christmas event

West Fargo church is socially distant for the holidays

December 13, 2020

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WEST FARGO, N.D.– Lutheran Church of the Cross is doing things a little differently this year. Many churches across the U.S. are making changes to their holiday traditions in order to keep them going, and LCC is no different, combining 2 in-person events into 1 drive-thru event– what they’re calling an Advent Christmas Carol Mash-up. “This is an opportunity to…

Local family sets up fundraiser to help cover Massive COVID-19 medical costs

I did it to get the support that we need."

December 13, 2020

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. — While battling complications of COVID-19, one local family is faced with even tougher challenges. “I actually was the one who started the Go Fund Me. I did it to get the support that we need not only financially as much as we need that, but just to spread the word and get prayers out,” Patricia Cabrera said….

Sanford Health To Give Health Workers COVID-19 Vaccine Monday Afternoon

December 13, 2020

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — (KFGO) Sanford Heath announced Sunday night that they are planning to administer their first COVID vaccinations Monday afternoon. According to the press release; if the shipment arrived as scheduled Monday morning they will give the very first COVID-19 vaccinations to frontline health care workers. The will happen at both Sanford Health Fargo and Sanford Health Bismarck around 1…