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NDSU hosts first COVID-19 vaccine clinic on campus

About 600 people that are part of the NDSU community got the Johnson & Johnson vaccine

March 31, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Sanford Health partners with North Dakota State University to offer hundreds of COVID-19 vaccines to students, faculty and staff. The first-ever COVID-19 vaccine clinic on campus took place Wednesday at the SHAC. Gloomy skies weren’t overshadowing the excitement and hope filling the air on campus. “I know students were incredibly excited to have this opportunity to…

Family of Fargo man killed in a crash propose community garden in his memory

March 31, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The parents of a young Fargo man killed in a crash nearly three years ago want to create a community garden in memory of their son. Since his death in 2018, Cameron Bolton’s organ donations have saved multiple people’s lives. His parents Sarah and Arlin Fisher are hoping a Garden of Healing will bring peace to…

Essentia Health Taking Walk-Ins at Vaccine Center Through Thursday

March 31, 2021

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — Essentia Health has put out the call for anyone 16 and older who wants a COVID-19 vaccine shot to head to the former Gordmans building in Fargo. They are taking walk-ins until 7 p.m. Wednesday and again Thursday afternoon from 1 to 7. It is open to anyone in North Dakota or any person who has a…

Sanford Health officials encouraged by high demand for vaccinations

March 30, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — As COVID-19 vaccinations open up to more North Dakotans and Minnesotans, those at Sanford Health say they’re encouraged by the demand. Dr. Doug Griffin says Sanford plans on vaccinating around 3,000 people this week. He says vaccinating young adults is crucial since they are attributing to many of the new cases in Cass and Clay counties….

North Dakota House approves amended Ten Commandments bill

March 30, 2021

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) – The North Dakota House passed a bill that allows public schools to display the Ten Commandments. The bill was amended to say the Ten Commandments would be displayed as part of a display of historical documents. Supporters say the amendment would help the bill survive a legal challenge. Opponents have said the issue would likely end up…

Red Flag Warning makes for dangerous fire conditions

"That red flag warning is really a big deal because if you have a fire start wind like today will just set it off and spread it right down the pasture and right down the field."

March 29, 2021

Aaron Walling,

NORTH DAKOTA & MINNESOTA (KVRR) — Due to dry conditions A red flag warning has been issued throughout North Dakota and Western Minnesota. “That red flag warning is really a big deal because if you have a fire start wind like today will just set it off and spread it right down the pasture and right down the field,”Fargo Fire…

Community rallies behind Fargo woman battling cancer

Lend a Hand Up and family came together for a good cause

March 27, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – “You never know what’s knocking at your backdoor.” Breast cancer is never an easy burden to bear. But with friends and family like Chris Beaulieu, one Fargo north woman is being shown an abundance of love and support. Michelle Johnson’s family and friends hosted a benefit in order to rally hope and help during this difficult…

Two people rescued from Red River after their kayak capsized

March 27, 2021

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FARGO (KVRR) — A man and woman were rescued from the Red River near Dike East in downtown Fargo Saturday afternoon. Authorities say their kayak overturned at 3:15 p.m. A caller reported that there were two people in the water and neither had been able to get to shore. Responders arrived a few minutes later and found the man had…

Students and community march to end hate against Asian Americans at NDSU

March 26, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Students at North Dakota State University come together to shed light on social issues plaguing our country. Stop Asian hate, black lives matter and love wins are some of the statements shared by student activists as they marched around campus for equality. In light of the recent spa shootings in Atlanta, the Asian American community and…

Program seeks to educate staff at assisted living facilities about COVID-19 vaccines

The first set of presentations took place at Bethany Retirement Living on University Drive

March 25, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A pilot program launched by NDSU aims to educate employees at assisted living facilities about the importance of getting vaccinated. Tiffeny Hestdalen is an Infection Preventionist for Bethany Retirement Living. As you can imagine, she’s kept busy this past year. “It’s been definitely a whirlwind. It’s really made us rethink everything that we’re doing and how…