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Religious groups, law enforcement unite against ND cannabis legalization

More groups are urging people to vote no on Measure 2, which would legalize recreational marijuana in North Dakota.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — More religious organizations and law enforcement groups are speaking out against Measure 2 which would legalize recreational marijuana in North Dakota. The North Dakota Catholic Conference declined an on-camera interview but released a statement saying Catholics have an obligation to “protect human life and the common good.” North Dakota Sheriffs and Deputies, Police Chief’s and Peace…

Pizza Ranch Signs Development Agreement For Thief River Falls Location

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — Pizza Ranch has signed an agreement to develop a new location in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. An opening date was not given in the company’s August franchise news release. It is part of the popular pizza chain’s effort to accelerate growth. They have opened a new location in Gillette, Wyoming and signed other development…

High fees force businesses, nonprofits to rethink annual Holiday Lights show

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Local businesses and nonprofits are feeling left out of the holiday lights display because of the event being more expensive now that it’s moved to the Red River Valley Fair than it was at Lindenwood Park. “We recognize that this has been turned over to a much more commercial aspect rather than a community aspect….

“It’s a Wonderful Night” ends at West Acres

The mall made the announcement on its Facebook page

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — West Acres announces an annual event is coming to an end. The mall will no longer host “It’s a Wonderful Night.” The event raises money for local charities by bringing people out to the mall. Over 23 years, nearly a million dollars have been raised.   Photo Courtesy: West Acres Categories: Business, Community, Local News, North…

LIVE: Lifting Spirits for Halloween

We have Proof that spirits are real -- seasonally, at any rate.

FARGO — We’re in the thick of Halloween party planning this Ghoul Morning. and there’s nothing that puts the boos in planning a party for your grown-up guests like booze. So the folks at Fargo-based Proof Artisan Distillery took some time out of their own party planning for this weekend’s Zombie Prom to come in and help us mix up…

LIVE: Downtown Grand Forks Ghost Walk

The city so nice, even the dead don't want to leave.

A ghost walk that takes you through some of the most haunted sites of the city of Grand Forks is back this Halloween weekend. And it’s so popular it’s nearly sold out. Downtown Development’s Blue Weber Zoomed in to the Morning Show to talk about the walk, now in its second year. They do year-round historic walks, but this one…

Ghoul Morning: Haunted Mirror Craft

The hardest part is finding the frame. The scariest is the spray paint fumes.

For this Ghoul Morning, we’re trying our hand at a little upcycling to move our Halloween decorations from mass-produced, to authentically old and creepy. We decided to try to create a “haunted mirror” effect on a old antique frame, using some craft paint and some imagination. The toughest part was finding a photo frame, but after some time searching, Emily…

LIVE: Boo At The Zoo on Ghoul Morning

See our anchor bond with a giant cockroach.

If you’re looking for some help getting into the Halloween spirit, we have some little friends who would love to volunteer. Sure, they’re a little creepy and a little crawly. But in the interests of journalistic research, we checked them out ahead of time for you. And it turns out they’re some of the friendliest and most fascinating critters at…

No talks of unionizing as Fargo Amazon center marks one year anniversary

North Dakota's first Amazon fulfillment center is celebrating one year of operations in Fargo.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — More than 600 employees work at Fargo’s Amazon center which is the largest building in the state at 1.2 million square feet. They say there haven’t been many obstacles in the first year of operations. “Over the past year, I think the biggest journey is getting inventory in the facility. Over the past year, we’ve got…

Ghoul Morning: Planting The Mood

We can hardly contain ourselves. Spooky season is starting.

FARGO —  It’s getting darker, it’s getting colder, and it’s getting to be time to set the mood for all the Halloween parties you’re sure to be hosting. Fear not: there are flowers and plants that will withstand the chill. And we don’t mean to scare you, but if you don’t get them planted in your outdoor containers now, you…