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Incumbent U.S. Senator John Hoeven claims the GOP Republican bid

Incumbent Senator John Hoeven claims the GOP Republican nomination by a narrow margin over State Representative Rick Becker

April 3, 2022

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BISMARC K, N.D. (KVRR) — Sen. John Hoeven claims the GOP Republican nomination by a narrow margin over State Representative Rick Becker at the state convention in Bismarck. Hoeven got 1,224 votes to Becker’s 1,037. More than 2,300 delegates were present, making it the largest GOP convention in state history. Prairie Public Broadcasting’s News Director Dave Thompson says Hoeven…

Three Dog Bakery kicks off with opening party

Three Dog Bakery hosts their opening party welcoming all dog owners to bring in their best friends for treats.

April 2, 2022

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WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The bakery caters to dogs and they offer birthday cakes, specialty cookies, treats and more. You can bring your dog in and get tows and jerseys of your favorite local sports teams as well. Owners felt this was something dog owners in the community need, and they say they are building a reputation with regulars…

Woodland & High Plains Pow Wow returns

The 31st Annual Woodland & High Plains Pow Wow is back after a two year hiatus, hundreds came out to celebrate.

April 2, 2022

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MOORHEAD, M.N. (KVRR) – This is the first year since 2019 that we’ve been able to have the Pow Wow’s, it’s supposed to be annual but covid hit and we had to put it on hold for about two years and this year is the first year we’re able to have it in person,” said Tyrel Iron- Eyes, Pow Wow…

El Zagal Shrine Circus back in action

El Zagal Shrine Circus returns to the Fargodome after a two and a half year COVID hiatus.

April 1, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- El Zagal Shrine Circus returns to the Fargodome after a two and a half year COVID hiatus. The show will feature animals, motorcycles and acrobats. “When COVID set in, it affected the circus and the entire traveling show world. The bottom just fell out everything literally stopped like it flipped a switch and that was it,” said…

K9 Kota joins the force

The K9's name was revealed after weeks of voting.

April 1, 2022

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CASS COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR)- Cass County Sheriff’s office revives its K9 unit with the addition of Officer Kota. Scheels officials went through 17 hundred submissions. They cut the list down to eight names and 21 hundred votes were cast. Kota won will pair with Patrol Deputy Glenn Manning and they have they chemistry for two weeks and will leave for…

United Way Hosts Community Celebration at Armory Event Center

United Way of Cass-Clay hosts an award show celebrating the community for their generosity in their tenth annual meeting.

March 31, 2022

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MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – After a couple years celebrating virtually due to COVID-19, hundreds gather around the Armory Event Center in Moorhead where winners took home plaques from United Way. Awards range from the Rising Star award, the company that started working with United Way for their first time, to the Heart of Community Award which honors the first of…

F-M Area Celebrates Vietnam War Veterans Day

March 29, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s Vietnam Veterans Memorial Day and those who served during the war are being honored in Fargo-Moorhead with multiple ceremonies. The region is honoring veterans who made sacrifices. It started off with a couple words from Vietnam Veterans of America leaders at the American Legion in Moorhead followed by a 21 guns salute performed by the…

NDSU Students Host 11th Annual Battle of the Cents-es

March 29, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A North Dakota State University tradition continues with the 11th annual Battle of the Cents-es. The College of Health Professions and the College of Engineering are teaming up to help NDSU student Brendan Anderson. He and his wife welcomed twin girls in January. Born premature, they were admitted into the NICU. One of the girls, Wren,…

Ukrainian nurse in Bemidji has family join her with coworkers’ help

A Sanford nurse from Ukraine who now lives in Bemidji, Minnesota, is reunited with her family after coworkers raise $3,000 dollars to bring them to the United States.

March 28, 2022

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BEMIDJI, Minn. (KVRR)- A Sanford Health nurse from Ukraine who now lives in Bemidji is reunited with her family after coworkers raise $3,000 to bring them to the United States. “I was just crying and every single day, probably every hour, and my colleagues were just so supportive and we just couldn’t believe that it was happening in the 21st…

Spring Art Gala: Prom 1997

Reclaim your youth, if not your eyebrows.

March 28, 2022

Emily Welker,

It’s been the top ticket in town for spring celebrations for a quarter-century now in the metro’s art scene. And this year, the Spring Art Gala is back in style. 90’s style. Break out the halter tops and slip dresses, pluck your eyebrows to a fine line and get ready to party at Spring Art Gala Prom: 1997. Organizers are…