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Motherly Instincts Overpower the Instinct to Kill

Conservation officials say while this is a rare thing to happen, they don't know how long it will last

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA — It’s a rare thing in the wild to see, but in a Tanzanian Wildlife Conservation, being a mother is all that matters. In the wild, lions and leopards are mortal enemies and lions will kill their competition within seconds of meeting one another. But this lioness, who has taken pity on an orphan leopard cub, is…

Moorhead Center Mall Holding Indoor Street Fair Deals This Weekend

The fair's vendors are selling clothes, antiques and other items

MOORHEAD, Minn. — The Moorhead Center Mall is offering a safe haven from the heat this weekend. You can escape the humidity just a few blocks away from the Downtown Street Fair at the Moorhead Center Mall’s Indoor Street Fair. The fair’s vendors are selling clothes, antiques and other items. There is no sales tax on any clothing or shoes…

North Dakota Governor’s School Showcase Projects at NDSU

North Dakota Governor's School is a six week program for highly motivated North Dakota high school sophomores and juniors

FARGO, ND — North Dakota Governor’s School is a six week program for highly motivated North Dakota high school sophomores and juniors. The program offers instruction and experience in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, English Studies, Information Technology, Laboratory Science, Mathematics and Visual Arts. The students have the chance to live on the NDSU campus and enjoy its amenities. The program…

Drought Conditions Escalating Wildfires in North Dakota

Officials say the fire, is not affecting any livestock or structures

North Dakota Highway Patrol  NORTH DAKOTA — North Dakota’s drought conditions are escalating wildfires throughout the state. Crews contained 70 percent of a major wild fire at the Little Missouri National Grassland in the west side of the state. Officials say the fire, is not affecting any livestock or structures. The state Department of Emergency Service officials say they’ve battled…

Lake Region State College Softball Coach Accused of Having Inappropriate Relationships

Officials with Lake Region State College dismissed 28-year-old Ben Morris

DEVILS LAKE, ND — A state college softball coach in Devils Lake was dismissed for alleged inappropriate relationships. Officials with Lake Region State College dismissed 28-year-old Ben Morris. He was the school’s head softball coach. They’re also considering taking action against three other faculty members who apparently failed to report information about the case. No other details are released at…

Sanford AirMed Helicopter and Drone Nearly Collide

They say the drone was flying well above the 400 foot ceiling allowed by federal rules

  SIOUX FALLS, SD — The medical crew on board a Sanford AirMed helicopter says a drone nearly hit them while they were transporting a patient over central Sioux Falls. The medical crew says they were flying at about 700 feet when they spotted the drone only about 50 feet away from them. They say the drone was flying above…

42nd Annual Downtown Fargo Street Fair Kicks Off

The Downtown street fair starts today with more than 200 vendors set up

FARGO, ND — A little bit of rain and cloudy weather didn’t stop the 42 Annual Street Fair from kicking off in Downtown Fargo. It’s one of Fargo’s biggest events of the year, bringing in more than 200 vendors for three days only. With all kinds of shopping, you can get tons of different items including jewelry, paintings, or the…

Several Towns in the Region Damaged in Tuesday’s Severe Weather

Damage in Hillsboro showed winds up to 100 miles per hour, but the tornado did not pass through town

REGIONAL — A National Weather Service storm damage assessment team says Tuesday’s severe weather in the northern and central parts of the Red River Valley produced at least three separate tornado tracks. Preliminary findings show EF-O damage between Larimore and Northwood. As the storm tracked to the southeast, EF-2 damage was reported between Buxton and Cummings, with wind speeds up…

Clay County Fair Opens in Barnesville

This is the week to get out and about with multiple fairs and activities throughout the region

BARNESVILLE, Minn. — This is the week to get out and about with multiple fairs and activities throughout the region. The Clay County Fair is back for the season and the community is ready for summer fun. “It’s about family and families getting together,” said Ross Rehder, the Poultry Department Supervisor. Whether you are new… “This is my very first time…

Plenty to See and Do at the Downtown Fargo Street Fair 2017

Hundreds of vendors from all over the country have set up shop along Broadway for the next three days

FARGO, ND — It’s the 42nd Annual Downtown Fargo Street Fair. Hundreds of vendors from all over the country have set up shop along Broadway for the next three days. KVRR Anchor Alison Voorhees spent the early evening downtown and gives us a preview of the event. ALISON VOORHEES: It is flooding with people down here, you can definitely tell…