Author: Hami Arain

Airport
Business, Local News, North Dakota News

Hector International Airport expansion could include parking garage

As Hector International Airport continues work on its expansion project, officials say there have always been plans for a parking garage in its master plan.
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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Hector International Airport’s expansion will add five terminals and update its apron. The goal is to start breaking ground in September and finish the project by the end of 2025. Officials say the city’s growth is one big reason for change with data that shows passenger boardings are trending upwards in the last twenty years. “This…

Mental
Community, Health, Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead

Concordia College celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month with rally, guest speaker

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MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Tasha Schuh, the author of “The Power of Path” came to Concordia College in Moorhead to speak on the importance of removing the stigma of speaking out about mental health and the significance of community support. She drew upon personal experience involving a tragic fall when she worked in theatre as a high schooler. Schuh fell…

Crime
Crime, Local News, North Dakota News

Attorney General Wrigley releases 2022 crime report

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BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — According to North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley, certain crimes against persons have increased, while overall crimes against persons are down five percent from 2021. He released last year’s crime stats Tuesday morning at the State Capitol in Bismarck. Reported murders have seen a 76.5% increase, from 13 to 30 cases. Negligent manslaughter and kidnappings have…

Fgo Marathon Winners
Community, Minnesota News, Moorhead, North Dakota News

19th Annual Fargo Marathon Results

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Abraham Talam Kipkemei wins the 19th annual Fargo Marathon. He finished at just over 2 hours and 19 minutes. Kipkemei, from Kenya, broke a 37-year-old record 2 weeks ago at the Lincoln Marathon in Nebraska by fifteen seconds. Rumors swirl around the 45-year-old’s retirement from marathons. St. Louis native Sadie Smith won the women’s division at…
Minnesota News, Moorhead

Minnesota Senate passes recreational marijuana bill

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ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Minnesota is poised to become the 23rd state to legalize recreational cannabis. The Democrat-controlled Senate passed a bill 34-32 and now goes to Gov. Tim Walz who says he will sign it. The bill takes effect Aug. 1 and will allow a person  21 years or older to possess up to 2 oz. of marijuana…

Jail
Local News, North Dakota News

24 Cass County Jail inmates transferred due to overcrowding

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Cass County Jail officials say 24 inmates have been transferred to other jails because of overcrowding. Jail officials say ten inmates were transferred to Grand Forks this week, while 14 more remain in Richland, Stutsman, Burleigh and Barnes Counties jails. Cass County Jail has just under 350 beds. Captain Andrew Frobig says some inmates have to…

Fargo Hrc
North Dakota News

Fargo Human Rights Commission backs Gandhi for ignoring state laws regarding trans students

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo Human Rights Commission has voted unanimously to support Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Rupak Gandhi for ignoring new state laws that would create a number of restrictions related to trans students. Commissioners say they’re aware of how this legislative session has been anxiety-inducing for many children and their families. They cited data from the North…

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