FARGO, N.D. – United Way receives $10,000 from Xcel Energy to add to its Coronavirus Response Fund. The longstanding partner of the nonprofit decided to use this moment to introduce new Xcel Energy principal manager Tony Grindberg. United Way hopes to use the funds to continue programs that are focused on helping those impacted by the virus. “A homeless prevention…
FARGO, N.D. – The longtime principal manager for Xcel Energy in North Dakota is retiring and being replaced by a former Fargo City Commissioner. Mark Nisbet has been principal manager for 18 years and has been with Xcel Energy for 40 years, holding a number of positions. He is retiring next month and is using the next six weeks to…
BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has unveiled a $15 billion budget that bumps state spending by 2%. The plan includes a $1.25 billion bonding package largely aimed at funding statewide infrastructure projects. The governor’s suggested spending does not raise taxes on sales or income. The Republican governor’s budget is the second-biggest proposed by a governor in state…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Department of Health on Thursday reported 11 additional deaths from COVID-19. There are currently 5,461 active cases in the state, an increase of 225 since Wednesday. 306 people are hospitalized. Cass County reported the largest number of new cases with 230. BY THE NUMBERS 10,977 – Total Tests from Yesterday* 1,164,267 – Total…
NORTH DAKOTA — The North Dakota Department of Health says two COVID-19 vaccines could make their way to the state this month. The FDA will discuss approving Emergency Use Authorization for the Pfizer vaccine next Thursday. Discussions about Moderna will take place the following week. “A vaccine will likely be in North Dakota the week of December 14th, and providers…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Dept. of Health is providing an update on COVID-19 vaccine distribution. Categories: Coronavirus, Local News, North Dakota News Tags: COVID-19, north dakota, vaccine
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Department of Health on Wednesday reported 12 additional deaths from COVID-19. There are currently 5,236 active cases in the state, a decrease of 450 since Tuesday. 301 people are hospitalized. Burleigh County reported the largest number of new cases with 112. BY THE NUMBERS 5,709 – Total Tests from Yesterday* 1,153,230 – Total…
BISMARCK, N.D. — Christmas festivities have officially begun in North Dakota. Gov. Doug Burgum and First Lady Kathryn Burgum ushered in the holiday season with a virtual Christmas tree lighting at the state capitol. The theme of this year’s tree is “Creating Connections.” It’s a reminder to reach out and stay socially connected this holiday season even while staying physically…
FARGO, N.D. — It’s the season of giving, and for a Fargo librarian, there’s no better gift than giving a child a book to get lost in. “It brings a tear to your eye,” says Lydia Faulkner, a librarian at Horace Mann Roosevelt Elementary. “I mean, just to see a child that really wants something and you’re able to provide…
FARGO, N.D. – A vandal decides to ruin an artist’s fun neighborhood holiday display. Christina Johnson’s Rick and Morty Christmas themed display had one of its characters stolen from her yard in the 900 block of 10th Street North. Around 11:30 Sunday night, her surveillance camera caught a young man stealing Morty and causing damage to other parts of the…
