FARGO, N.D. — Many kids in the F-M area decided to spend their day off at the zoo. The Red River Zoo hosted their annual ZOOcation to give parents a place to send their kids on their day off from school. The program offers kids different learning activities, crafts, and a chance to see the animals up close. Today’s focus…
FARGO, N.D. — We sat down with Governor Doug Burgum last Friday to talk about the issues of the day including DAPL, the budget and his efforts to forgo his salary. TJ Nelson: I did see something on social media where some papers were given to people out there to tell them the order has been issued? Governor Doug Burgum:…
BISMARCK, N.D. — A health care provider in Bismarck is laying off more employees, the third round of layoffs in the past year. Officials with CHI St. Alexius Health say the 131-year-old company is responding to the pressures of health care reform. St. Alexius is affiliated with the larger Catholic Health Initiative, which is operating at a loss and…
FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has had a very busy first couple of months in office. The first-time political office holder is facing budget issues and a potential environmental disaster at the DAPL protest site. We sat down for an interview with the governor on Friday. Alison Voorhees: Governor Burgum, thank you for joining us to answer…
FARGO, N.D. — Downtown Fargo is getting a little fresher. Prairie Roots Food Co–Op is almost ready to bring locally grown foods to the FM area. Farmers, producers and families headed out to get a sneak peek at the co-op’s first open house. “Conscientious consumers are on the rise in Fargo-Moorhead, and people care about where their food comes from…
FARGO, N.D. — KVRR’s weekday anchors TJ Nelson and Alison Voorhees had a sit down interview with Governor Burgum. A number of topics were discussed, including the cleanup at the Dakota Access pipeline protest camps. The governor said crews already cleared out 120 dumpster loads of trash which in his words, “barely puts a dent,” in what’s needed. He said…
FARGO, N.D. — No one was injured in a dumpster fire in the parking lot of the Holiday Inn in Fargo. Fire officials responded to 1120 40th Street South just after 4:30. The large dumpster next to the building was fully engulfed but it only took crews about five minutes to put it out. The dumpster is near a part…
FARGO, N.D. — The Bartenders Battle is back for a fourth year. Bartenders from throughout the F–M area will be competing in front of a panel of judges in hopes of being named the champion. “Eight of what would have been voted on by the HPR’s judges, the top eight bartenders in the cocktail showdown,” said one of the contestants, Andrew…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. — One man is charged in the robbery of Discontent in Grand Forks. David Tucker, 31, of Grand Forks, is charged with one count of robbery. Police say Tucker walked into the Discontent store at 1426 South Washington Street and was carrying a gun when he approached an employee. They say Tucker got away with an…
FARGO, N.D. — Two West Fargo juveniles are in custody after an alleged early morning burglary at a local vape shop. Fargo police say they responded to an alarm at Sports Vape located at 1621 South University Drive. They say two male suspects were running from the shop and one of them was carrying a crowbar. Police say they…
