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Cass County Republican Legislators Hold Meeting to Hear Citizen Concerns

A forum was held by the Cass County United Republican Committee in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. — Republican legislators held a forum with Cass County this morning to talk about critical issues. The Cass County United Republican Committee joined in Fargo to discuss the citizen’s concerns. They covered educational standards, law enforcement issues and how they’re handling medical marijuana. People visiting the forum were able to have a Q&A with the legislators to voice…

United We Stand Holds Standing Rock Support Rally on Veteran’s Memorial Bridge

DAPL Prostesters rallied today to put a halt to construction of the pipeline

RED RIVER VALLEY — Protesters of the Dakota Access pipeline rallied at Veteran’s Memorial Bridge to speak out against construction. After months of standoffs between law enforcement and protesters, construction on the Dakota Access pipeline is moving forward. Many people there say they’re furious after President Trump signed the Executive Order to build the four-state pipeline. They say they’re standing up…

Governor Burgum: Sunday, February 19th on KVRR Local News at 9

Governor Burgum talks with KVRR about a number of topics...and on a lighter note, addresses his now "famous" denim

FARGO, N.D. — KVRR’s weekday anchors TJ Nelson and Alison Voorhees had a sit down interview with Governor Burgum. A number of topics were discussed, including the cleanup at the Dakota Access pipeline protest camps. The governor said crews already cleared out 120 dumpster loads of trash which in his words, “barely puts a dent,” in what’s needed. He said…

STEM Lessons Take Over the West Fargo Library

Mini scientists had the opportunity to make and invent exciting creations and science projects, such as CD owls and fish

WEST FARGO, N.D. — School’s out for the day but that doesn’t mean you still can’t get an educational lesson in. Invent It, a STEM class geared towards kids in grades k-5, took place at the West Fargo Public Library. Mini scientists had the opportunity to make and invent exciting creations and science projects, such as CD owls and fish….

Here’s One 94-Year-Old You Won’t Want to Mess With

The 94-year-old woman in east China says she's been practicing martial arts since she was a young child

  CHINA– She’s a grannie you don’t want to get in a fight with. The 94-year-old woman in east China says she’s been practicing martial arts since she was a young child. Is she letting age stop her? You decide. Zhang Hexian said she started practicing the basic techniques like pushing palm and throwing a punch with her father. Zhang…

State Wrestling: Lisbon Team Takes Runner-Up, West Fargo Individuals Show up Strong

Highlights from the North Dakota state wrestling tournament

Watch the video to see highlights from the North Dakota state wrestling tournament. Lisbon placed second in Class-B as a team, while West Fargo has several wrestlers make the Finals. Categories: High School, KVRR Sports Extra, Top Sports Headlines Tags: North Dakota Wrestling, State tournament, West Fargo

Jury Duty Scam in Clay County

The Clay County Sheriff's Office issued a warning about a phone scam regarding missed jury duty.

CLAY COUNTY, Minn — The Clay County Sheriff’s Office issued a warning about a phone scam regarding missed jury duty. According to the Sheriff: The Clay County Sheriff’s Office has received several calls from concerned citizens about an apparent money scam. These citizens have received calls from an unknown male stating they have missed jury duty and needed to provide…

LIVE: “Sensory Mommies” Make Weighted Blankets For Kids With Special Needs

Custom-Made Blankets Help Kids With Autism And Other Disorders

Tina Dietz with Sensory Mommies joins Adam Ladwig live on the KVRR morning show. The company makes weighted blankets for people with autism and other disorders. Dietz talks about the health benefits weighted blankets have. The weight of the blanket can help calm someone down if they are experience stress or anxiety. Sensory Mommies custom-makes all blankets based on weight…

UND Women Stay in 1st Place, Beat Idaho State

Dyer Lifts Hawks to Win in 1st Game of Homestand

Courtesy UND – Video Courtesy MidcoSN Host North Dakota stayed in first place in the Big Sky Conference with a 63-56 win over Idaho State Thursday at the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center. Senior Makailah Dyer had her 17th career 20-point night with a team-high 21 in the win for UND.   UND (17-8, 12-2) used a third-quarter surge to move…