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Annual Air-Race Classic begins at Grand Forks International Airport

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — For the first time in its 46-year history, the all-women annual Air Race Classic began its takeoff from Grand Forks International Airport. “The Air-Race Classic, it’s been 6 years in the making since 2017. We had to delay it due to Covid so we’re really excited that we finally got everyone here, there’s a great turn-out…

LIVE: Celebrating Diverse Cultures & Diverse Flavors On World Refugee Day

Multiple groups are coming together for a World Refugee Day Potluck at Gooseberry Park Tuesday evening

The Fargo-Moorhead area is a diverse community. Celebrate some of the people who bring so much that makes our community special. Tuesday is World Refugee Day. Multiple groups are coming together for a World Refugee Day Potluck at Gooseberry Park Tuesday evening. You can also enjoy food from a half-dozen local international restaurants. Juba Restaurant and Cafe sent goat meat…

Horace City Council Reinstates Controversial Property Tax Break

The Horace City Council voted to reinstate a controversial property tax break for new home construction

HORACE, N.D.  (KFGO/KVRR) – The Horace City Council voted to reinstate a controversial property tax break for new home construction. The abatement was suspended earlier this year. The council’s action Monday night is a victory for the Fargo-Moorhead builders and realtors, who twice packed the city council meeting, trying to protect the tax break. The council action means new homes…

Former U.S. Attorney on Trump: “I’d be very concerned”

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A former U.S. Attorney and federal prosecutor says evidence behind the allegations against former President Trump are amongst the strongest he’s seen. Tim Purdon says he carefully reviewed the 37-count federal indictment against the former President mishandling classified documents. He believes the feds have as good case as any to go along with the charges against…

1 injured in robbery, suspect arrested

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — One person is injured when they were stabbed during a robbery while using an ATM in West Fargo. Police say they were called to the 1400 block of 13th Avenue E just before 6 p.m Saturday night. They say they arrested a juvenile male after a short foot pursuit. The suspect’s age and name will…

New Minnesota law adds protections for election workers

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) —  In Minnesota, new protections are now in place to protect election workers from threats, harassment, and intimidation. The new law makes it illegal to intimidate election workers, interfere with the administration of an election or tamper with voting equipment or a ballot box. The state joins a growing list of other states that have enacted…

Cigarettes leading cause of fire deaths in Minnesota last year

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Many of the 70 fire deaths in Minnesota last year were the result of lifestyle and behavioral decisions. According to Interim State Fire Marshal Amanda Swenson, unattended cooking is the number-one cause of all fires. However, the leading cause of fatal fires is related to cigarette use. According to Swenson, some victims went to bed…

Sandi Sanford set to lead ND Republicans

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — North Dakota’s former 2nd lady has been selected to lead the state’s Republican Party. The North Dakota GOP selected Sandi Sanford as their new chair Friday at their annual committee meeting in Fargo. Sanford defeated incumbent Perrie Schafer who was elected chair in 2021. Sanford has been active in politics at the state and federal level…