Brian Sherrod

Fargo and West Fargo Public Schools are aiming for April prom dates. Moorhead Public Schools says for right now, they are focusing on plans to get students back into full in-person learning on Monday.

For students, it’s as easy as knowing where your backpack is in the morning, so you do not have to rush out of the door and if you bring a lunch, pre-prepare it. Students need a support system by talking to someone about the struggles they are having.

The Minnesota Department of Health is reporting 788 new cases of COVID-19.17 deaths are also being reported.

The North Dakota Department of Health are confirming 111 new cases of COVID-19 and one more death reported in the state.

Right now, officials are still vaccinating healthcare providers, those 65 and older, pre-K through 12th grade teachers and childcare workers. Once officials reach 70% of vaccinations in this group, the next group will be provided with their vaccine.

Families will come to south side of the church, located at 1402 16th Street East in West Fargo, stay in their car, pop open their trunk and the food is placed inside. The church is planning to provide 75 meals to four person families starting this Friday from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.

Sanford confirms that the Johnson and Johnson vaccine has a 72% efficiency rate but says the vaccine should be treated with importance like Pfizer and Moderna. Dr. Griffin says the amount of Johnson and Johnson vaccine is to be determined.

National Honor Guard and Harwood American Legion Lisa Folstad says many veterans are homeless.These veterans can use socks, underwear, and hygiene products to help get them back on their feet.

This is the 72nd anniversary of this Dairy Queen. As you get yourself a Dilly Bar to commemorate it, your four-legged friend can enjoy doggie dishes as well.

So far, Alpha Tau Omega has raised $14,087, just under $1,000 from their $15,000 goal. These funds are used to refurnish homes for those that re just emerging from poverty.

Hundreds arrived at the memorial service to show their support for the unclaimed veteran. Through research, more information about Sheldon J. Bushroe has been discovered.

Many fun events this weekend includes a Food Truck Fest, Fargo screening, Coffee & Cocoa and tons more. These events start this afternoon goes throughout the weekend.

Essentia Health, Fargo Cass Public Health and Grand Forks Public Health Department provides Valley News Live with their breakdowns of vaccinations this week and expectations for next week.

Just last week, Clay County received 900 first dose and 200 second dose vaccines. This week, they have received 1,300 of both first and second dose vaccines.

Pfizer and Moderna made an announcement saying that their vaccine distribution will double and even triple from normal. Sanford says because of this increase, the vaccine allocation for the week is 2,000 doses.

Members of Alpha Tau Omega are standing outside for 120 hours to raise $15,000 for the Fargo-Moorhead Charity, Downhome.

The District invested in indoor air quality units. This new device will bring in at least 20% of outdoor air even during the winter months to make sure the buildings have good circulation.

This year, the school set a record for the most new stuffed animals ever collected through this annual event by collecting 195 for the homeless.

Dr. Doug Griffin says that the new variant does concern him but it is an expected discovery. Dr. Griffin says it is normal to see mutation cause other variants and the COVID-19 vaccine will help protect you against it.

Over 9,800 households were without power in Moorhead and hundreds of thousands lost power across North Dakota. Representatives say the power outage could happen again tonight and even throughout tomorrow.

North Dakota health officials report 91 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths.

The Senate voted 57-43 that Trump is “not guilty” of incitement. Two thirds of the Senate, or 67 votes, was needed for conviction.

The Polar Fest Plunge event raised a total amount of $21,662.89 for the Boys & Girls Club of Detroit Lakes. In the article, we provided a link to Josh Duhamel’s plunge.

The Minnesota Department of Health is reporting 964 new cases of COVID-19.Seven deaths are also being reported.

As officers arrived, they found a badly damaged vehicle and an unresponsive male laying on the ground. He later died at the hospital. The driver fled the scene and was located by police at their house. The driver was transported to the hospital.

Some items stolen from the homes include firearms, a vehicle and scheduled narcotic prescription medications. Four of these incidents occurred while the homeowners were gone for multiple days.

Sanford Health, Clay County Public Health, Fargo Cass Public Health and Grand Forks Public Health Department provided their vaccination timelines and individual allocation factors. Essentia will provide their data shortly.

Athleta will be opening its doors this upcoming Tuesday, February 16th at 10:00am.

Staff at Fargo Public School could receive their vaccination shot in about a month. Vaccinations will not be mandatory for teachers, support staff or students when it becomes available.

PlanYourVaccine.com shows if you are eligible to receive the vaccine based on your location, age, occupation and health risks.

Last week, Clay County Public Health gave 1,000 vaccination shots. This week, Clay County Public Health is receiving 400 first dose vaccines and 200 second dose vaccines.

The new center is in the Moorhead Center Mall, located in the old Furniture for Less space. This new space keeps the vaccination doses needed for Minnesota on the Minnesota side.

Altru has taken precautions by canceling 360 appointments due to individuals not meeting criteria for the COVID-19 vaccine. None of the doses have been wasted.

The drug Bamlanivimab, is a monoclonal antibody recently authorized for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. It must be given within 10 days of the start of symptoms and as soon as possible after a positive COVID-19 test.

Danny Allen Bredell passed away on Friday, February 5th in Sanford Medical Center at the age of 73.

The 80-year-old driver’s vehicle collided with the 58 year old pedestrian, sending her to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The Minnesota Department of Health is reporting 1,030 new cases of COVID-19. 17 deaths are also being reported.

V-safe is a smartphone-based tool that uses text messaging and web surveys to provide personalized health check-ins after you receive a COVID-19 vaccine.

You just need to enter the zip code or city to find a provider near you. While the locator map is currently for seniors, it will expand as more Minnesotans are able to get the vaccine. Map link is included in the article.

These outages have mostly been impacting members in the Forbes, Ellendale, Monango, Merricourt, Edgeley, Kulm, Fredonia, Gackle, Streeter, Jud and Alfred areas.

Clay County Public Health says they are receiving 1,000 vaccination doses this week. 500 are first doses and 500 are second doses. These doses will be shared with Sanford and Essentia.

This year, Sanford Health raised $180,000 to to support special programs, purchase high-tech medical equipment and fund research and education for Sanford Children’s Hospital, the only Children’s Miracle Network hospital in North Dakota.

Fargo Public Schools providing newer cleaning options, West Fargo Public Schools discuss plans going forward with 6th through 12th graders and Moorhead Public Schools reminds parents to home screen their children before sending them to school.

Dr. Doug Griffin says Sanford has received just over 400 doses this week. The expectation of next week is between 1,300 to 1,400 doses. Just last week, about 500 doses was provided to Minnesota counties.

So far, more than 1,000 patients have received the shot. Sanford says they have has enough staff on hand to administer the shots but not enough shots to provide to patients. Next week’s vaccine count number is unavailable at this time.

Money raised during the radiothon is used to support special programs, purchase high-tech medical equipment and fund research and education for Sanford Children’s Hospital, the only Children’s Miracle Network hospital in North Dakota.

Essentia Health, Fargo Cass Public Health and Cass County Public Health provides us with an update involving their vaccine allocations. Valley News Live has reached out to Sanford for an update and will update once we receive more information.

The clinic is expected to do 500 doses today and 450 on Thursday.So far, over 1,000 doses have been administered with close numbers expected for this week.

The 2012 Gray/Silver Chevrolet Malibu was reported stolen from Ridgeway Avenue Northwest on Sunday. The plate number: BNH870.

Minnesotans age 65 and older will now have a 24-hour window of time beginning at 5:00am Tuesday to pre-register for a randomized opportunity to get an appointment.