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Covid-19 changes protocols to meeting Santa at West Acres

FARGO, N.D. – This year, the Santa experience at West Acres Mall looks a bit different than in the past. Instead of the long lines, you will use an app to schedule an appointment with Santa. When it’s your turn, you’ll be allowed into a holiday themed corridor that leads to the big man himself. Instead of sitting on Santa’s…

Another Fargo restaurant to be featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

The episode is set to air this Friday

FARGO, N.D. — Less than a week after a Fargo restaurant made an appearance on Food Network, another owner downtown says tune in this Friday. Blackbird Woodfire will be featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives on November 20th at 8 p.m. The post on Facebook says, “it was a lot of fun and a great honor to be picked to…

Some Say statewide mask mandate should’ve been done ‘months ago’

Some community members believe this could all have been avoided if action was taken sooner.

FARGO, N.D.- With COVID-19 cases on the rise in the state, Governor Doug Burgum has now issued a statewide mask mandate. Governor Burgum made the announcement late Friday night through social media. “The State Health Officer with my full support has issued an order requiring face coverings to be worn in all indoor businesses and public settings and outdoor public…

Bismarck man creates COVID Memorial Project to honor coronavirus victims

The memorial is in memory of the hundreds of North Dakotan who've lost their lives to COVID-19

BISMARCK, N.D. — At a nursing home in the small town of Bottineau, North Dakota, Cathy Jose was one of 18 people who lost their battle with COVID-19 in the span of two and a half weeks. “I think that wherever she is, she would say that she’s proud of what we’re doing,” says her son Carl Young. Born out…

Police seize drugs, cash, gun from north Fargo home

FARGO (KVRR) – Police have arrested a Fargo man in connection with several drug-related charges. On November 3, the police department’s Narcotics Unit and the Cass County Drug Task Force, served a search warrant at 743 Oak Street North.  Detectives found 234 hits of LSD, marijuana wax, THC Vape Cartridges, $3,600 in cash, and a .45 Caliber rifle. Twenty-nine-year-old Jacob Wishinsky…

Fargo restaurant to be featured on Food Network Friday

Pounds posted to Facebook that it will be featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives this week

FARGO, N.D. — A Fargo restaurant will make its television debut tomorrow night. Pounds, in downtown Fargo, announced on its Facebook page it will be featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. The show’s host Guy Fieri had the town buzzing in June when he was spotted around the F-M area, filming at multiple locations. Also in the post, owners write,…

Fargo man arrested in drug bust

FARGO (KVRR) – An intensive drug investigation that started in February has ended with the arrest of a Fargo man. The Fargo Police Department Narcotics Unit, Metro Street Crimes Unit, and the Cass County Drug Task Force arrested 33-year-old Scott Anderson. Police say they have tried to arrest Anderson multiple times over the past several weeks but were unsuccessful. On…

Socially-distanced Veterans Day celebrations planned

All events are limited to 25% capacity

FARGO, N.D. — As COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the metro, Veterans Day celebrations will look different this year. Although the annual ceremony at the Fargo Civic Center will not go on as usual, other activities will. Some of the festivities include a parade, get-together over stew, and small flag-raising ceremony. Commander of the United Patriotic Bodies Jason Hicks…