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Northern Valley Seeing Multiple Tornado Warnings

Stay tuned to KVRR Weather Authority for the latest updates

July 11, 2017

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North Dakota National Weather Service RED RIVER VALLEY — Storms moving into the region are producing multiple warnings, including tornado warnings in the northern end of the valley. This picture is from the North Dakota National Weather Service of a tornado near Rock Lake. Stay tuned to KVRR Weather Authority for the latest updates. Categories: Agriculture, Community, Local News, News…

Drought Causing Low Participation in Ag-Related Activities

Farmers from the western part of the state said the drought has created difficult living and working conditions. KVRR reporter Jackie Kelly also contributed to this report.

July 11, 2017

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WEST FARGO, ND — The Red River Valley Fair is an exciting summer activity in the metro that brings people from all over the state. But the livestock exhibits and different animal shows did not have as large of a turn out this year. The Red River Valley Fair is back for the season but the hot weather and lack…

Alcohol Saturation Patrols Increase for Fairs Week in Cass County

It is a big week in the county with the fair, downtown street fair and horse racing this weekend

July 10, 2017

TJ Nelson,

CASS COUNTY, ND — Law enforcement is cracking down on drunk driving this week. Troopers will be conducting alcohol saturation patrols in Fargo, West Fargo and across Cass County through Sunday. It is a big week in the county with the fair, downtown street fair and horse racing this weekend. So far this year, 17 people have died in…

Birds Of A Feather: Flocking To The Annual Chicken Show

It's a clucking good time.

July 10, 2017

Emily Welker,

Festival season is at its peak here in the Red River Valley, with the Downtown Street Fair and the Red River Valley Fair kicking off over the next few days and county fairs in the works as far as the eye can see. But in Wayne, Nebraska, a spectacle that started almost 40 years ago as a children’s art festival…

Drought Causing Increase in Livestock Killing Bacteria

Six livestock deaths caused by the algae are reported in North Dakota so far this year

July 9, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — The drought conditions are escalating algae which can kill livestock in five minutes if ingested. For rancher Roddy Grefsrud, it’s been a forgiving season in Hawley, Minnesota. “We got an inch and a half of rain Wednesday night,” said Grefsrud “We hope the pasture will come back a little bit. But otherwise, it hasn’t been bad.” But the…

Red River Market Opens for the Season

The Red River Market is open every Saturday through October 28

July 8, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — The Red River Market is back up in action selling locally produced foods for the summer season. Hundreds of shoppers filled the block of Broadway and Fourth Avenue North for a taste of the farm. “I love it. I’m so glad it’s back. It feels like we had to wait a long time, but third year it’s…

Ban on Walleye Fishing on Mille Lacs Lake Begins Thursday

The ban will take effect tonight and last for most of the month

July 6, 2017

TJ Nelson,

AITKIN COUNTY, Minn. — A planned temporary shutdown of walleye fishing on Lake Mille Lacs is set to begin. The ban will take effect tonight and last for most of the month. It also prohibits catch and release. Wildlife officials are hoping to preserve the struggling population of the prized species on the lake. Fish are especially vulnerable this…

North Dakota Ranchers Dealing with Deadly Algae Killing Their Livestock

She says it finds its way in the animal's drinking water and can kill livestock within five minutes of it being consumed

July 6, 2017

Site Staff,

NORTH DAKOTA — Livestock specialists say the drought conditions are causing the spread of a type of algae deadly to livestock. Miranda Meheen says cyanobacteria caused the death of at least six livestock animals in North Dakota. Many of these deaths go unreported. She says it finds its way in the animal’s drinking water and can kill livestock within five…

Senator Heitkamp Asking Ranchers be Given Tax Break Due to Drought

The deferment would be for a two year period on the sale of cattle

July 6, 2017

TJ Nelson,

NORTH DAKOTA — Senator Heitkamp has asked the IRS commissioner to allow ranchers to defer paying capital gains tax due to the drought. The deferment would be for a two year period on the sale of cattle. The action is being requested due to the ongoing severe drought which has stretched for months across nearly half of the state….

Prairie Roots “Soft Opening” Welcomes Hundreds of Customers

The first food co-op in Fargo is officially open for business

July 5, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — Owners said the future is bright for Prairie Roots, Fargo’s first food co-op. It’s been about five years in the making. “We’re just really happy to open the doors and show people this space and support local producers,” said Kurt Kopperud, general manager of the store. Staff call it a soft opening, but hundreds poured in for a…