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Trust is Not Something Easily Earned According to Former CIA and Deputy Director Beth Sanner

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Trust in the government has continued to fall greatly over the years. Beth Sanner, a former CIA agent and advisor to President Trump, shares that trust is something that isn’t easily earned. “Even if they knew that that person was a good person or they knew about them. Because anything could happen between that last meeting…

LIVE: Repairing the Planet with “Right to Repair”

FARGO — April is Earth Month, and a local Right to Repair advocate is trying to help you take a more sustainable route by putting back some of the power in your hands to keep your devices in good repair. Mark Schlossman is a local electronics repair specialist with his own Youtube channel. It teaches you how to do your…

Nordic Gala Builds Enthusiasm for Scandinavian Festival

The event featured a silent auction of many Scandinavian nicknacks, plus a traditional Norwegian meal.

Some of the hand-crafted traditional offerings at the Nordic Gala’s silent auction.FARGO, N.D. – It was a Norwegian extravaganza at the Kringen Lodge this Saturday as local groups begin to gear up for this summer’s Scandinavian Festival. The annual Nordic Gala took place in the familiar haunt for the Sons of Norway. The evening kicked off with a social and…

“It’s Circus Time,” El Zagal Shrine Circus is Back For 73rd Annual Circus at the Fargodome

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The El Zagal Shrine Circus has brought many ready for the performances and magic of the show. With six performances planned this weekend at the Fargodome, the performers are ready to get this show on the road. “Here in Fargo, people seem to love it and we keep getting people here. And I think people enjoy…

Fargo Cass Public Health’s Detox Center is One of Many Health Agencies Affected By DOGE Cuts

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Since 2014, Fargo Cass Public Health has provided the community with various resources including the detox center in the Gladys Ray Shelter. But now federal funds for staff are being cut at the end of September. “The funding was primarily for staffing; however, the funding helped across all aspects of the program. We are currently receiving…

Pet Connection: Meet Vinny

FARGO — A beefy boy who narrowly escaped a bad ending to his story, Vinny the pit bull came to Pet Connection with the help of his friends at Kritter Krazy Reptile and Exotic Rescue in Bottineau, N.D. They found him at the local pound as a possible euthanasia candidate, and got him out in the nick of time. Once…

New Data Spotlights Mental Health Issues Among North Dakota Veterans

FARGO (KVRR) – According to the newly-published North Dakota Military Data Book, 101 veterans sought services from the Veterans’ Justice Outreach program in 2023—the latest figures available. 74 percent of those veterans reported mental health issues and 59 percent had problems with substance abuse. PTSD and depression made up the vast majority of the cases. 41 percent of the veterans…

Free Seed Library Returns to Fargo Public Library Branches

The event runs through the month of April - or for as long as supplies last.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – If you’re looking for a free and easy way to begin gardening at home, the Fargo Public Library has you covered. April 2 marked the beginning of the seventh annual free seed library. You don’t even need to be a member of the library to participate. Anyone can drop by and pick up five seed packets…

DOGE cuts threaten Fargo Public Library programs

FARGO (KVRR) – The director of Fargo’s public library says some of the city’s most popular library programs are at risk from DOGE cuts in Washington, D.C. Tim Dirks says the organization that oversees grants that go to state libraries was abruptly closed within the last few days, employees sent home and the building locked. Since then, they’ve brought back…