Author: Juliana Pelaez

Governor Armstrong unveiled ‘Grain Storage and Facility Rebuilder Program’ to help producers affected by storm

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The storms that destroyed tens of millions of bushels of grain storage and several family homes have brought many in the state together. And nearly a week after his visit, Governor Kelly Armstrong announced a Grain Storage and Facility Rebuilder Program. “The program will enable producers to start ordering temporary or permanent grain storage solutions as…

Tacos Reynosa future unknown after issues arise between owners and landlord

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — What started as a taste of Mexican culture in West Fargo has turned dark. As Tacos Reynosa announced on social media they have been shut down by West Fargo inspectors due to an unsafe roof and an inoperable kitchen. “There’s not a measure we could’ve done to prevent the breakers from tripping all the time….

ND to boost awareness of SNAP acceptance at farmers’ markets

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFGO/KVRR) – A key federal food assistance program is gaining a bigger presence at the nation’s farmers’ markets. North Dakota is among the states trying to let SNAP recipients know which locations accept the aid, giving them another option to buy healthy foods. Keith Knudson of the North Dakota Farmers Market and Growers Association says this is another…

Rasmussen University Nursing Program Sees Increase of Male Students Graduating In The Last Decade

The national average for nurses is about 14% and this years graduating class is at 20%

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — On Friday, Rasmussen University surpassed the national average with twenty percent of male students graduating to become a nurse. Bringing the increase of men in the nursing field up. “It was very eye-opening, like when we were doing our clinicals at the hospital, even the nurses were excited that a male was on the floor with…

Armstrong surveys storm damage

ENDERLIN, N.D. (KVRR) – Gov. Kelly Armstrong has been meeting with community leaders and surveying storm damage in the Enderlin, Page and Hunter areas. Armstrong declared a statewide disaster and activated the State Emergency Operations Plan after multiple tornadoes, strong winds and hail caused widespread damage Friday across North Dakota. Three people were killed by a tornado in rural Enderlin….

State Senator Rob Kupec and Former State Representative Morrie Lanning React to Shooting

Rep. Melissa Hortman & Sen. John HoffmanFARGO, N.D.  (KVRR) — “To know that they had encountered either in Representative Hortman’s case such a violent end to their life or my friend John Hoffman, you know, that he went through and endured that moment of violence. That hurts a lot,” said Rob Kupec, (D) State Senator, Moorhead. State Senator Rob Kupec…

Nationwide “No Kings’ Protest Starts Tomorrow And Local Organizers Are Prepared

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — On Saturday, over 1,500 ‘No Kings’ protests are scheduled all across the nation. In North Dakota, ten of those protests will be taking place across the state. “Every single time we do one of our events, somebody shows up who says, I’ve never done anything like this before, but I’m scared. I’m worried, I’m afraid of…