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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…

Judge denies early release for Fargo man imprisoned for child pornography

December 15, 2020

Jim Monk,

Robert ScheiringFARGO (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 distributing child pornography. Scheiring claims he’s at high risk for exposure to the virus because of his age and…

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…

Last Minute Change In North Dakota Electors Before Monday’s Vote

December 13, 2020

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. — There is a last minute replacement among North Dakota Electors who will formally cast their ballots for President and Vice President on Monday. John Trandem of Reiles Acres will replace state Senator Ray Holmberg who recused himself because of COVID-19 quarantine. The other electors are Sandy Boehler of Fargo and Robert Wefald of Bismarck. They will meet…

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…

KFGO’s Bob Harris Dies of COVID-19 After 2 Week Battle

December 11, 2020

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FARGO (KFGO) – KFGO personality Bob Harris has lost his fight with COVID-19. Harris, 65, died at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo early Friday evening. He was hospitalized Thanksgiving Day after experiencing shortness of breath. Harris had been in the ICU. Harris, long time host of “Night Time Live” and “The Harris Happening” podcast, was well known and respected in…

‘Morty’ returned to Fargo artist’s home with apology note

December 10, 2020

Jim Monk,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Morty is back home. The artwork, along with an apology note, has been returned by the person who apparently stole it from the front yard of artist Christina Johnson in north Fargo. “Morty just came home! With an apology note that I’m willing to believe is genuine, because I want to. I’m happy to let 2020 surprise…

Fargo School Board changes Woodrow Wilson High School to Dakota High School

Board members made the decision at Tuesday's School Board Meeting

December 8, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — What has stood in Fargo as Woodrow Wilson High School for years is now Dakota High School. “We know we’re giving the school a new name because we have to, but beyond that, why? What are we really hoping is going to happen as a result of a new name?” asks Fargo School Board President Rebecca…

Land O’Lakes Donates 20 tons of mac & cheese to Great Plains Food Bank

The Cheesiest winter in Fargo

December 4, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – It might be a little cheesy, but it’s also a great way to make a difference. The Great Plains Food Bank receives a generous donation from a Minnesota company that serves people nationwide. Land O’Lakes donated 40,00 pounds of macaroni and cheese to the Food Bank. Great Plains plans on sharing the gift with other food bank…

Fargo city leaders light tree at Broadway Square

December 3, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – It’s a big unveiling in Downtown Fargo. Fargo Park District Executive Director Dave Leker lit the tree at Broadway Square. NDSU’s Madrigal Singers delighted the crowd with beautiful harmonies of I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas, which we still are. Officials also opened the rink at Broadway and 2nd Avenue North. “This new tree marks a new…