Author: TJ Nelson

Large-Scale training exercise planned for Wednesday at Fargo North High School

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) The second of three large-scale training exercises this summer will take place Wednesday at Fargo North High School. Several local agencies will be taking part in training simulations throughout the day between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Local officials say the annual training event has been planned for months and is not in response to any threats,…

Airport Authority requests continued mill levy funding from Fargo City Commission

Paula Ekman, Fargo Municipal Airport Authority Chair, addresses Fargo City Commission FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Municipal Airport Authority is asking Fargo City Commissioners to continue to support the 2 mill levy that funds capitol improvements at Hector International. The airport is in the process of a $200 million terminal expansion and the construction of a $4 million parking ramp…

Hillsboro teen to represent North Dakota at Children’s Congress with Breakthrough T1D in D.C.

HILLSBORO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Hillsboro teen is headed to Washington, D.C. to represent North Dakota at Children’s Congress with Breakthrough T1D, formerly Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. 16-year-old Nina Kritzberger and diabetes advocates most recently helped get legislation passed in North Dakota. It will allow access to insulin and basic diabetes supplies at a $25 co-pay per month for fully…

Ground spraying for elevated mosquito nuisance to begin Tuesday in Cass County

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Cass County Vector Control is gearing up to start ground spraying for what they call is an elevated mosquito nuisance. They will have their trucks rolling and spraying insecticides in rural Cass County cities and major subdivisions on Tuesday night starting at around 8:30. It is weather permitting. The insecticides are labeled for use in residential…

New Short Term Rental Committee to meet for first time Monday in West Fargo

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — West Fargo is beginning the process of studying who can operate short-term rental properties. The new Short Term Rental Committee will hold it’s first meeting on Monday starting at 4:30 at West Fargo City Hall. While the meeting is public, there will be no public comment period. The city is looking at passing an ordinance…