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Clay County Candidates Answer Questions at a Forum Ahead of the Primary Election

The League of Women Voters hosts those running for County Commission and Sheriff at the Moorhead Public Library.

August 9, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Those running for County Commission and Sheriff in Clay County answered questions from the public ahead of the primary election. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen tells us about the candidates who were at the League of Women Voters forum and their platforms in our Lead Story. Al Gordon and Mari Dailey are two candidates running for the District 4…

NDSU, UND Investing in More Research

Each university will ask the state for $50 million

August 9, 2018

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — NDSU and UND may have a sports rivalry, but the schools have a partnership when it comes to academics. Both universities invest about $225 million a year on research. NDSU President Dean Bresciani and UND President Mark Kennedy are now asking for $100 million, $50 million for each, from the state to expand research programs at the…

Downtown Fargo Welcomes 18th Annual FM Pride Week

FM Pride Week is a chance to celebrate Fargo-Moorhead's LGBT community

August 9, 2018

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FARGO, N.D.–The streets of downtown Fargo are proudly decorated for the 18th annual Pride Week. FM Pride Week is a chance to celebrate today’s visibility of Fargo-Moorhead’s LGBT community. FM Pride Week is the largest pride celebration in North Dakota. FM Pride Planning Committee Chair, Christina Lindseth, says it’s important for LGBT youth to know they have support from their…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Gabriel

A sweet smile that hides a sad story.

August 9, 2018

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Getting older is hard on all of us. But when it means having to say goodbye to someone you love, getting older can be almost unbearable. That’s what happened to Gabriel, a sweet-natured Bichon Frise who joined the Morning Show’s Emily Welker live in-studio with volunteer Denise Kaeslin. Gabriel came to 4 Luv of Dog rescue after his owner grew…

Moorhead Woman Gives Out Backpacks to Families at Brookdale Baptist Church

Chanon Anderson has given out the book bags to New American families for the last five years

August 8, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — A Moorhead woman served up smiles to several families as she gave out backpacks outside Brookdale Baptist Church. Chanon Anderson collected more than 50 book bags at this year’s United Way Backpack giveaway on Saturday. For the last five years, she has given the bags to families that have recently moved to the United States. Anderson says it…

Flood Diversion Projects Plan “B” Moving Along

They expect to get an answer from the DNR by the end of the year

August 8, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo–Moorhead Flood Diversion Project is part of a waiting game right now. “The intent is to build this in six years. With the work that the governor, all of the local energists have done, once we get through the DNR permit process, we’re now in position to actually do it because we have the federal funding…

Fargo’s Town and Country Credit Union Celebrates Back to School Success

They had a party and collected school supplies for kids at the local, non-profit CHARISM

August 8, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — In just a few weeks, kids all over the metro will be headed back to school. Fargo’s Town and Country is celebrating with a a free lunch at their Back to School party. As a way to escape the heat, the bank also had face painting indoors for kids. Town and Country Credit Union also took the opportunity…

West Fargo Officer Injured During Traffic Stop

Police say the driver, Mario Palacios II, ran from a traffic stop in the 2600 Block of Sheyenne Street at around 10:30

August 8, 2018

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — A West Fargo police officer was hurt during a chase and struggle with a speeding suspect. Officers stopped Mario Palacios II for speeding in a construction zone on Sheyenne Street around 10:20 this morning. When they tried to arrest him for driving with a suspended license he fled on foot. During the chase and struggle, one…

Cass County Sheriff Warns Public About Phone Scam

An individual is contacting victims identifying himself as a Cass County Lieutenant at which time notifies them they missed jury duty and a civil sanction will be imposed if payment is not received.

August 8, 2018

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CASS COUNTY, ND –The Cass County Sheriff’s Office wishes to inform the public of a scam that is making the rounds through the F-M Area. An individual is contacting victims identifying himself as a Cass County Lieutenant at which time notifies them they missed jury duty and a civil sanction will be imposed if payment is not received. They…

Firefighters Respond to Vehicle Fire

The RV is located at 210 16th Street North in Fargo.

August 8, 2018

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Fargo, ND — The Fargo Fire Department is battling a vehicle fire. The RV is located at 210 16th Street North in Fargo. It’s unclear if there are any injuries. We have a crew on the scene and will have updates online as well as on KVRR Local News at 6:00 & 9:00. Categories: Community, Local News, North Dakota News…