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Mandan man gets multiple life sentences in the death of four people

Judge David Reich sentenced 47-year-old Chad Isaak on Tuesday to consecutive life terms for each of his four murder convictions.

December 28, 2021

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MANDAN, N.D. (AP) – A man convicted of killing four people at a North Dakota property management company has been sentenced to multiple life prison terms without the possibility of parole. Judge David Reich sentenced 47-year-old Chad Isaak on Tuesday to consecutive life terms for each of his four murder convictions. He was found guilty of fatally shooting and stabbing…

Interstates Reopened Across North Dakota, Roads Remain Icy

December 27, 2021

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota DOT and North Dakota Highway Patrol reopened all of I-94 and I-29 across the state late Monday afternoon. But, roads remain snow covered and icy as indicted in purple and yellow on the map. In northwest and west central Minnesota roads are completely covered in snow indicated by pink on the map. Those in…

Vitalant looking for workers to help the nonprofit save lives

December 23, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Vitalant has such a big staff shortage, the nonprofit isn’t able to get 600 to 800 donations per month. Vitalant isn’t able to hold mobile blood drives because of a lack of employees. The nonprofit is looking to hire 14 full and part-time donor care positions. Officials want anyone looking for a career change or looking…

Lend A Hand Up makes 17 families’ spirits bright with $2,500 each in donations

December 22, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s a wonderful feeling when you’re going through hard times to know someone is there that cares. “It’s so overwhelming, the community support we received. It’s been very overwhelming” Stacie Rinde who’s battling breast cancer said. Seventeen families going through health issues receive $2,500 from Lend A Hand Up through Holiday Hand Up. Fifty thousand dollars…

Newborns at Sanford Health put in stockings with care

December 22, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s a cute tradition for the holiday season: babies in stockings at Sanford Health’s Family Birthing Center. They weren’t hung above the chimney, but they were put in there with care. Natalie, Ziona and Rivyn were put in the stockings. They were born between Sunday and Wednesday morning. Sanford staff say they have fun being creative…

Two hospitalized for carbon monoxide exposure in Fargo apartment building

December 22, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Two people are taken to the hospital after high carbon monoxide levels are found in a South Fargo apartment complex. First responders were called around 11:10 Wednesday morning to the building at 4715 46th Street South for a welfare check. Fargo Police say one person was found unresponsive in their apartment. Fire crews vented out the…

Families get food & toys from the generosity of the community & the Salvation Army

December 21, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – After weeks of bell ringing and collecting donations, the Salvation Army hands out toys and food to families in need. “This is not just a Salvation Army. This is the entire community rallying together to make sure that the needs of families are met for Christmas,” Volunteer & Public Relations Coordinator Kristi Simmons said. Northview Church…

Essentia Health offering services for children at TNT Kid’s Fitness & Gymnastics

December 21, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Essentia Health and TNT Kids Fitness and Gymnastics partner to help kids grow during important development years. The healthcare system will provide pediatric services, therapy, adult training, health and wellness education at TNT. Educational programing, screening services and parental education will also be offered. Essentia Health calls it convenient care for parents with busy lives. “We…

How to keep safe from carbon monoxide poisoning

December 20, 2021

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WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – With the colder months here and more people heating their houses after months of not using a furnace, it is crucial to have a carbon monoxide detector for the safety of everyone. When examining your detector, make sure you have fresh batteries and test the system to make sure it’s operational. The detectors typically run…

Omicron variant found in 4 North Dakotans, none were hospitalized

December 20, 2021

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BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Health Department says four cases of the omicron variant of Covid-19 have been found in the state. Two cases are in Ward County and there is one each in Cass and Burleigh counties. Two people who tested positive traveled to another state together. The other two did travel. Three of the four people…