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LIVE: Celebrating NDSU Track And Field With Bison Illustrated

Bison Illustrated Editor Joe Kerlin talks about the latest issue of the magazine

Bison Illustrated editor Joe Kerlin joins us live on KVRR Local News to talk about the latest issue of Bison Illustrated. The issue highlight’s NDSU’s track and field teams, which have dominated the Summit League athletic conference for the last decade. Kerlin also shows off other magazines that Spotlight Media produces. You can find them for free at stores across…

Shelter Me Update: Keenan Finds A Foster Home

Local Animal Shelter Nursing Him Back To Health

A wonderful update on a story we brought you last month. Remember Keenan? The pooch that we profiled as volunteers nursed him back to health is living it up now in a foster home. Look how happy he is running around with his friend. Keenan had lost most of the hair on his legs, had frostbite, along with mange, but…

Millennials Can’t Get Enough Of Wine

Studies Show millennials drink more wine than any other generation

According to Forbes, millennials drank more wine in the last year than any other generation. You may think beer pong and keg stands, but when it comes to millennials, there seems to be a different alcoholic beverage in mind. “I prefer wine,” said MSUM Student, Maggie Stickney. “Oh wine!” said NDSU Student, Megan Olson. “For sure wine,” said NDSU Student,…

Charity Sled Hockey Tournament Helps to Get People Back on their Feet

Kids and adults with physical disabilities competed in a sled hockey tournament

FARGO, N.D. — Disabled adults and kids in Fargo still have a way to hit the ice rinks and play hockey. Six teams competed in a sled hockey tournament at Angels Arena. Hope Inc. specializes in improving the lives of children and adults with mobility challenges. Teams were set up based on their age range. It’s one of many ways…

Fargo Cyclers Ride to Help Ex-Cons Find a Fresh Start

Cyclebar offered a charity ride to help people returning from confinement

FARGO, N.D. — With warmer weather come greater opportunities for outdoor fun, but cyclers are staying indoors to help ex-cons get back on their feet. Riders put on their cycling shoes and came out to Cyclebar in Fargo for a charity ride. F5 Project teamed up with Cyclebar from two to three in the afternoon to help transition people returning…

Lawmakers Update the Public on the Current Legislative Session

Democrats and Republicans each gave seperate updates in Fargo and Casselton

FARGO, N.D. — We’re about halfway through the North Dakota legislative session and discussions are getting heated up. Democratic representatives from District 44 gave brief updates on the session so far and answered questions from citizens. “The District 44 legislators had a great time today visiting with our constituents about issues that are important to them and some of the…

96.3 KNDS Put on Probation, at Risk of Losing NDSU Funding

In a recent survey done by the university's Finance Advisory Board, more than 75 percent of students say they don't even know KNDS

FARGO, N.D. —  It seems students are bumping tunes more from their iPods rather than from a college radio station. For some of us, music is what gets us through our longest days. Yet, listening to 96.3 FM KNDS, NDSU’s student-run radio station, is not the route students choose to go to for their wind down of tunes. “I honestly…

NDSU’s 800 Cafe Serves Up Fresh Farm Products

FARGO, N.D. — Lunch is served at NDSU and this time, it’s from the farm table. The dietetics students of NDSU spent their afternoon showing off their cooking skills while preparing lunch for their classmates, faculty and staff. Lunch was served in the 800 cafe, which is operated by the students. Today’s main entree consisted of pecan salad, butternut squash…

Fire Destroys House in Georgetown

Authorities say there are no injuries and nobody was inside the house at the time

GEORGETOWN, Minn. — A house in Georgetown is a total loss after an early morning fire. Fire crews responded to a nearby garage fire that spread to the roof of the home. Authorities say there are no injuries and nobody was inside the house at the time. They say the flames started from a wood-type stove being used to heat…

Funeral Services Set as Carrington Community Comes Together in Support of Tufte Family

Toys for the kids, flowers and pictures are set up to honor their memory

CARRINGTON, N.D. — The community of Carrington is coming together to support a family after three siblings die in a house fire. Family friend Chelee Finch still can’t believe the loss of Spencer, Melody and Alex. “I just was shocked,” she said. “I couldn’t believe that it was true.” Friends and family across the valley are giving an outpouring of support to…