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Airport Funding Secured for North Dakota

The largest federal grants will go to Fargo and Bismarck.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded about $31 million to airports across North Dakota. The largest chunk of that allocation – $13.4 million – will go towards the terminal expansion and other construction projects at Hector International Airport in Fargo. Next in terms of monetary value is $10.3 million to rehabilitate taxiways and runways, reconstruct…

Dilworth, Cass County Announce Spraying Operations

Cass will begin on Sunday, while Dilworth's spraying is scheduled for Monday evening.

CASS COUNTY, N.D. and DILWORTH, MN (KVRR) – Both the city of Dilworth and Cass County put out releases on Friday, July 11, warning residents of impending mosquito spraying operations. Cass County will begin spraying in Fargo and West Fargo on Sunday, July 13, after 8:00 P.M. They will then move to more rural cities and subdivisions on the evening…

Controversy remains over new art installation on the building of the North Dakota’s School for The Blind

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Controversy over this mural has grown within the past several weeks of its creation. But the North Dakota Vision Services School for the Blind Superintendent says that this mural brings life to the students and the state. “We wanted features that would exemplify what we do in a positive way. And the other thing we…

‘Taste of Philly’ to have grand opening for third location in North Dakota

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo will soon be having another Taste of Philly with the new restaurant’s grand opening on Friday. The third location in North Dakota for Taste of Philly had a soft opening today across from Sheyenne High School. The chain was started by owner Tim Brown over thirty years ago. Originally from Philadelphia, Brown has been a…

Pet Connection: Meet Kahlua

FARGO — Kahlua, the queen of kisses, joined the Morning Show with her friend, rescue worker Heather Klefstad of Homeward Animal Shelter, to share a somewhat unusual origin story. Homeward’s rescue workers found Kahlua, a striking four-and-a-half-year-old husky with blue eyes and a sweet and affectionate disposition, in the Fargo pound. When they brought her in, they of course had…

KVRR Connections Tourism: Medora marks a major milestone in North Dakota’s Badlands

MEDORA, N.D. (KVRR) — The most popular tourist attraction in North Dakota is Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Ranking high on the list is Medora in the south unit of the park and home to the Medora Musical, which just turned 60. It was started by the man who also brought us Mr. Bubble, Harold Schafer. KVRR’s TJ Nelson stopped by…

Agricultural Education from the Red River Valley Fair

The room combines facts and learning experiences regarding agriculture with live, adorable animals.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Red River Valley Fair is on day 6 and there’s still plenty to see and do at the fairgrounds. One enticing exhibit in the midst of this heat is the Agricultural Education building. This space features various interactive exhibits that teach interesting facts about farming and crops. There’s also a petting zoo with many…

Protesters Gather Outside Fishbach’s Office After ‘Yes’ Vote on Bill

The demonstration largely focused on potential cuts to Medicaid, but also mentioned the ways it will hurt society as a whole.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Labor union members and other concerned citizens began their protest outside Rep. Michelle Fischbach’s Moorhead office at about 12:30 on July 9. Fishbach was one of four Congressional members representing Minnesota who voted yes on President Trump’s budget bill. Protesters came from all points on the political spectrum – like Jessica Cain, who voted for Trump…