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West Nile Virus Identified in Grand Forks

Grand Forks and East Grand Forks are urging citizens to take extra precautions to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes.

GRAND FORKS, ND — A crow from Grand Forks has been identified as having West Nile virus. Grand Forks and East Grand Forks are urging citizens to take extra precautions to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes. The mosquito most common for carrying and transmitting West Nile virus is active just before sundown and through the night into the early morning….

LIVE: Red River Market Kick Off For Season

Kickoff Party Set For June 27th; First Market Set For July 8th

  Simone Wai from the Red River Market joins Adam to talk about the upcoming season. The kickoff and member drive event kicks off the season on Tuesday, June 27h. The first market of the season will happen Saturday, July 8th. About 50 vendors are expected out each Saturday morning from July to October, selling locally-grown and made produce, bakery…

Glyndon Police Officer Shot At During Traffic Stop

Police say at around 11:30 last night on Highway 10 a Glyndon police officer pulled over a car in a routine traffic stop.

GLYNDON, MN — A person who allegedly shot at a police officer last night in Glyndon is still on the loose. Police say at around 11:30 last night on Highway 10 a Glyndon police officer pulled over a car in a routine traffic stop. Glyndon Patrol Officer Brandon Boe was on a routine traffic stop on Highway 10 near mile marker…

Shooting Death Under Investigation in Halstad

Police tell KVRR Local News a 20 year old female shot and killed a 22 year old male.

HALSTAD, MN — Police say a Halstad woman is in custody charged with shooting and killing her boyfriend outside their home Monday night. At about 6:30pm police say 20-year-old Mona Lisa Perez shot her 22-year-old boyfriend in the chest outside their home on the 500th Block of US Highway 75 in Halstad. The man was pronounced dead on the scene….

Resettlement Plans Put on Hold After Reinstatement of Travel Ban

People from six Muslim majority countries with no strong ties to the U.S. will not be allowed to enter

FARGO, ND — The Supreme Court has reinstated part of President Trump’s travel ban. People from six Muslim majority countries with no strong ties to the U.S. will not be allowed to enter. Refugee resettlement has been a topic of conversation in the Fargo-Moorhead area for years. Local groups are speaking up after the president is calling the court’s decision…

Fireworks Reminders for this Dry 4th of July

The do's and don'ts to pay attention to while handling fireworks this summer

FARGO, ND — Fireworks are great for family fun, but they can be dangerous when you don’t play by the rules. It’s the holiday where lighting off tons of fireworks and firecrackers throughout the night is widely acceptable. But when it comes to playing with fire, it’s dangerous on a number of levels. “I don’t think there’s a year that…

Fargo Man Asks for Community’s Help in Catching Drone Thief

If you recognize the suspect from the footage, contact the Fargo Police Department

FARGO, ND — One Fargo man is hoping to catch a thief after his son’s drone was stolen from his locked pickup. Surveillance video from Joseph Ochoa’s house in south Fargo shows a man going through two pickups in the driveway around 4:30 am last Tuesday. He said you can see the man picking up the drone, which cost nearly…

Pearl Harbor Sailor Finally Laid to Rest

A funeral service was held in Fessenden for sailor 74 years after he gave his life serving his country

FESSENDEN, N.D., — After decades of unanswered questions, a Pearl Harbor sailor was finally identified and brought home. “It’s a Saturday, the county fair is going on three miles from here, and there are hundreds of people out honoring a man they haven’t even seen a picture of until this week in the newspaper,” said Captain Duane Sand with the…

Drought Conditions Hitting Farmers and Ranchers Hard Across the Region

A farm in Leonard is suffering from drought conditions

LEONARD, ND — Due to severe drought conditions in portions of the state, North Dakota lawmakers announced farmers and ranchers will receive emergency grazing acres. Drought conditions are affecting nearly a third of North Dakota. That’s a concern for Leonard farmer, Mark Nesemeier. “We have some subtle moisture, but we do have some late planted crops that had trouble coming up…

North Dakota National Guard Withdraws from Mayville After 60 Years

The unit is holding a flag-retiring ceremony today

MAYVILLE, ND — The city of Mayville is formally saying goodbye to the North Dakota National Guard. Due to changes and cutbacks, the Guard is withdrawing from Mayville after six decades of being in the city. The unit is holding a flag-retiring ceremony today. All soldiers who have served in Mayville are being invited back for a final formation. Categories:…