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Pet Connection: Meet LeRoy Jenkins

LeRoy Jenkins knows how to make a good impression in this week's Pet Connection

  LeRoy Jenkins knows how to make a good impression. He may be a two-year-old ball of energy, but he can mellow out with the best of them. The Catahoula Leopard Mix at 4 Luv of Dog Rescue is a working dog, so he’s smart. He already knows commands like sit, stay and shake. That being said, he does have…

Captain Cody Mauch

Senior Left Tackle Ready to Lead O-Line

FARGO– Left Tackle Cody Mauch was named a team captain for NDSU football. The Hankinson North Dakota native blocked for a Bison run game that ranked number two in the FCS. With Mauch and company creating holes and dominating opposing defenses they racked up 280.6 yards per game and 6.21 yards per carry. The Bison’s 4,209 yards were the third…

UND students react to Native American remains found on campus

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Many University of North Dakota students, particularly those with Native roots, are upset after hearing from school president Andrew Armacost. The school committee are looking to identify which tribes the ancestral remains belong to. Once identified, they said they’ll have two years to return them. A member from UND’s American Indian Center says, “We’re here,…

Man struck by vehicle in rural East Grand Forks

NEAR EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. (KVRR) – An Oklee man is in the hospital after being struck by a vehicle in rural East Grand Forks. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office responded to 340th Avenue and 110th Street Southwest around 2:20 Wednesday afternoon. Forty-six-year-old Donald Howard was loading a trailer when he was struck by a vehicle driven by 41-year-old Kristina…

Update: Burgum ‘heartbroken’ over discovery of Native American remains at UND

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has issued an apology following the discovery of ancestral Native American remains at the University of North Dakota. UND President Andrew Armacost says the remains were discovered on campus in March. In a press conference, Armacost said he will not say where the remains were found or where they are…

NDSU Looks Forward to Kicking Off Season

NDSU Football Will Host Drake Saturday

FARGO– North Dakota State will open their season Saturday against the Drake Bulldogs at home. The Bison feel confident that practicing against themselves this fall has prepared them for the season. Quarterback Cam Miller believes that the Bison will stick to the game plan and pound the run, establishing their style of football. Senior captain Michael Tutsie is going into…

Fargo affordable housing issues starts with demolishing the high rise

City and State officials are teaming up to provide needed affordable housing in Fargo.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – City and State officials are teaming up to provide needed affordable housing in Fargo. It starts with the high rise being demolished late next summer or early fall. “It’s the Lashkowitz Tower. 248 apartment units. The low cost apartments for seniors and it served the city well since 1971,” North Dakota Senator John Hoeven said. It’s…

Grand Farm Initiative to enhance precision ag research

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A partnership between North Dakota State University, Emerging Prairie and the Agricultural Research Service will serve to enhance agriculture research by the Grand Farm Initiative. Backed by North Dakota Senator John Hoeven, the Agricultural Research Service wants to strengthen rural economies and diversify farm income. “Nobody does agriculture better than North Dakota. We’re number one in…

Nursing homes struggling to recruit staff

North Dakota Long Term Care Association leaders say the struggle to hire nurses continues.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – North Dakota Long-Term Care Association leaders say the struggle to hire nurses continues. They say they have had to depend heavily on contracted CNAs. Since 2011 when they began tracking the stats, nursing homes in North Dakota have gone from spending $4 million annually to $30 million. This is because of a few factors like contract…