Author: Aaron Walling

Video made by anti-abortion group being used in sex-education classes in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A video provided by an anti-abortion group known as Live Action, is being shown in schools across North Dakota, and it is being used in Fargo Public Schools for sex education. The video is of fetal development called ‘Baby Olivia’.  “We are well aware our video is being played in classrooms in North Dakota,” said Christina…

Public Health offering resources to help those fighting smokeless tobacco addiction

  FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo Cass Public Health is encouraging smokeless tobacco users to quit during ‘Through with Chew’ week. Smokeless tobacco and oral nicotine are harmful according to health officials as both contain a number of cancer-causing chemicals. Smokeless tobacco can cause cancer of the mouth, gum disease and tooth loss. Public Health is offering a Break Away…

Fake ID operation busted in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A large fake ID operation was busted by police in Fargo this month. 19-year-old Blaise Bitz of Fargo, a student at NDSU, was arrested for selling over 500 fake IDs and making over $40,000 in profit. Bitz was charged with felony counterfeiting and felony illegal control of an enterprise. Fargo Police says they were made aware…

Fargo Public Schools using fetal development video from anti-abortion group

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP/KVRR) — Baby Olivia isn’t a real baby. It’s an animated fetus that develops over the course of a three-minute video that has become a new front in state-level abortion politics. Bills in the Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri and West Virginia legislatures would require public school students to watch a video like Baby Olivia, which was created by…

Fargo Fire Department releases 2023 report

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo Fire Department released its 2023 report, showcasing the highs and lows for the past year. One of their biggest goals for 2024 is to lower response times, and with the new station being built in south Fargo, that will help with the issue. “It will help to have additional people working every day that will…

Below Zero Wrestling puts on a show with Winter Slam

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Butler Arena in West Fargo was packed with wrestling fans, as Below Zero Wrestling held their Winter Slam event. Former WWE wrestlers Maven and John Morrison were part of the show, that drew hundreds of people. The crowd was excited throughout the night, cheering on the heroes and booing the villains. Maven, who is…