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Clay County residents share their thoughts to a potential change to the county’s firearm ruling for deer hunters

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Clay County Commissioners have outlined three options on how deer hunters may use firearms. And for several residents in the county, they would like to see it changed, while others want it to stay the same. “I don’t believe most of these people know how to really hunt. I mean there are some guys that can…

“Cats in Hiss-Tory” Showcases Competing, Adoptable Cats Alike

The two-day event was organized by the Minn-Kota Cat Club, who are affiliated with the American Cat Fanciers Association.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – “Caturday” stretched into Sunday this weekend, with a massive cat show taking place at the Ramada in Fargo. The Minn-Kota Cat Club, affiliated with the American Cat Fanciers Association, hosted “Cats in Hiss-Tory” on April 4 and 5. There were cats up for adoption, vendors selling pet products, and a cat beauty competition. The competition had…

Survey finding show majority find food push carts a positive addition to downtown

FARGO — In February, the City of Fargo put out a survey asking residence their opinion on food pushcarts operating downtown. This week, the city released the results of that survey. The results suggest that Fargoans have an overall positive opinion about the food carts. Over 78% of the 1,254 residents who took the survey said the food carts have…

City of Moorhead Asks Public for Streetlight Banner Designs

The city has already commissioned several designs from a local artist; they want to have the rest of the spots filled by anyone who has the urge to create.

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – The City of Moorhead is putting out a call to its residents for artistic designs – and they need a lot of them very quickly. The works of art are meant to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America and will be printed onto banners that will hang on the streetlights in downtown…

Pet Connection: Meet Elvira

FERTILE, Minn. — If you ever wondered just how dedicated the animal rescue workers of our region are, this week’s Pet Connection is the perfect example. Smiley’s Rescue founder Sid Williams spent Thursday morning braving the slippery roads from rural Minnesota all the way in to our studio in Fargo to make sure little Elvira the tuxedo kitty got her…

Protest Held in Support of Fired Forum Columnists

The crowd expressed their displeasure with the Forum's decision and asked for the three to be reinstated.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fallout continues from the Forum’s decision to fire three of its columnists, with protesters gathering outside the Forum building to make their voices heard. The protest began at 4:30 in the afternoon of April 1. Many feel the news outlet’s decision to let go of Jim Shaw, Jack Zaleski, and Joan Brickner is an indication that…

BIA Foundation of Red River Valley opens applications for high school students pursuing careers in trade

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — High school students pursuing careers in construction trades have the chance to receive a scholarship up to $1,000. B-I-A Foundation of the Red River Valley is offering its annual scholarship to students planning to attend Minnesota State Community and Technical College or North Dakota State College of Science. BIA is the charitable arm of the Building…

Dr. Marshall Stewart announced as 16th president of NDSU after months long search

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota State University has named Marshall Stewart as its 16th president, following selection by the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education. “I’m grateful for their vote of confidence, and I can tell them one thing I’ll assure them of is I’ll do my best every day. I can’t promise you perfection, but I will…