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Historic Flight for Unmanned Medium Altitude Aircraft Takes Off in Grand Forks

The flight is expected to land in Fairford in the United Kingdom

July 10, 2018

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — An unmanned aircraft that took off near Grand Forks is on pace to complete a historic flight to the United Kingdom. The product of a partnership between Grand Sky and General Atomics Aeronautical evolved into plans for the first transatlantic medium-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aircraft flight. “We wanted to be the first MALE RPA to fly across the…

Red River Valley Fair Opens Gates for Week-Long Fun

Admission is $15 on Tuesday and $10 through Sunday

July 10, 2018

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — The Red River Valley Fair is finally opening the gates for their 2018 festival. KVRR’s Danielle Church has more on the week–long fun planned for the entire family. If you plan on visiting the fair this year, it’s recommended you avoid using Sheyenne Street. “There is a possible road closure from 8–5 on Friday all day from…

Chick-fil-A Celebrates Cow Appreciation Day With Free “Chikin”

The restaurant celebrated at more than 2,200 locations

July 10, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — For people who wanted more chicken, all you had to do was dress up as a cow and show up at Chick–fil–A and you got it for free. The special offer is part of the restaurant’s customer, or cow, appreciation day. Anybody who put on some cow spots or even some ears was rewarded with an entree at…

Grand Forks City Officials Will Help with Post-Storm Cleanup

Crews will be sent around the city to collect tree debris from the berm

July 10, 2018

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Days after a major storm cluttered the streets of Grand Forks with debris the city has decided to help people clean up. Crews will make one complete pass around the city to collect branches and fallen trees off the sides of roads. On Monday, 50 tons of tree brush was hauled from the city’s two drop–off sites…

Dozens Injured After Storm Moves Through Watford City

The sheriff's office says just after midnight, the storm moved through Watford City, hitting the Prairie View RV Park the hardest.

July 10, 2018

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Watford City, N.D. (KEYZ/KFGO) – Dozens are injured and displaced after a violent storm in McKenzie County, North Dakota early Tuesday morning. The sheriff’s office says just after midnight, the storm moved through Watford City, hitting the Prairie View RV Park the hardest. Responding first responder units pulled as many as 20 injured people from within overturned RVs. At least…

Minnesota DNR, NDSU Tracking Bats to Prevent Extinction

The reason many bats have died over the years is the white nose syndrome

July 9, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — White nose syndrome is a fungus that has killed more than 6 million bats in the U.S. and Canada since 2006. KVRR’s Danielle Church has more on what wildlife experts are doing in our region to keep the animals from going extinct. The white nose fungus was first discovered in upstate New York back in the early 2000s,…

Fargo Park District Works with Food Vendors, Raises Money for United Way of Cass-Clay

This Fargo food truck isn't just serving food for the fun of it, they are serving it for a purpose

July 9, 2018

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FARGO, N.D.– This Fargo food truck isn’t just serving food for the fun of it, they are serving it for a purpose. The Fargo Park District is working with local food vendors to raise enough money for local programs of United Way of Cass–Clay. The Twisted Spork served pizza, wings, and burgers for United Way of Cass–Clay at the Depot…

Questions Are Raised After Fargo Brings Food Truck Pilot Program to People’s Attention

But both sides of the coin do agree on one thing, there needs to be some ironing out before this food truck pilot program goes into effect

July 9, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — As the City of Fargo is trying to implement a food truck pilot program, those with the trucks and downtown business owners are raising their questions. Jessie Cohen tells us what they had to say at an open house meeting with the city in our lead story. Some are looking to expand their business on wheels. “Look…

ND Congressional Candidate Schneider Wants Congress To Have A Say With Tariffs

The congressional candidate and former state senate minority leader says he is truly disappointed in the administration's actions

July 9, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Mac Schneider says the trade war with China is affecting North Dakota farmers and ranchers. The congressional candidate and former state senate minority leader says he is truly disappointed in the administration’s actions. He says it is extremely harmful to be in a trade war, not just with China, but with our allies. Schneider is letting the…

West Fargo Farmers Market Now Open for the Season

It will be every Monday and Thursday afternoon through October 4

July 9, 2018

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — You can now do your grocery shopping outside twice a week at the West Fargo Farmers Market. Last year there were more than 16 vendors who came to the market. Organizers say they hope to exceed that amount this year as they continue to look for more vendors this summer. Although the market has been…