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Governor Burgum, First Lady Kathryn Honor Michael Kaspari and the Run for Recovery

The Run for Recovery is about more than addiction awareness

September 14, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Governor Doug Burgum and North Dakota’s First Lady are joining hundreds of runners in Fargo. The Run for Recovery is about more than addiction awareness. They’re remembering the life of a local leader. KVRR’s Nick Broadway joins us from Lindenwood Park with more. NICK BROADWAY, REPORTING: I’m near the main shelter at Lindenwood Park where hundreds of…

Sheyenne High School Teacher Resigned Over Allegations of Sex, Drugs and “Conduct Unbecoming”

The report stated Doster was drinking with her 18-year-old former students and was highly intoxicated and had trouble standing on her own. KVRR's Erin Wencl contributed to this report.

September 14, 2017

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, ND — A West Fargo teacher resigned hours before the start of school on August 29 for an investigation involving alleged sexual conduct with a student/former student, providing alcohol to minors and having alcohol in her classroom. The school district’s personnel file on Elizabeth Doster reveals the investigation began August 9th after a student and parent informed a…

Say It Isn’t So! One of North Dakota’s Favorite Celebrity Couples Calls it Quits

The couple married in 2009 and has one son, Axl, who was born in 2013

September 14, 2017

TJ Nelson,

NORTH DAKOTA — The marriage of North Dakota’s biggest celebrity is over. Josh Duhamel and Fergie have confirmed that they decided to split earlier this year, but kept the news quiet to give their family “the best opportunity to adjust.” The couple married in 2009 and has one son, Axl, who was born in 2013. Duhamel is from Minot…

CONE ZONE: I-94 Near West Fargo to Start Monday

Expect delays during morning and evening rush hour or use an alternate route

September 14, 2017

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, ND — Another road construction project is about to begin. Work on I-94 from one mile west to one mile east of Sheyenne Street in West Fargo will start on Monday. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction on the interstate and speeds will be reduced. Expect delays during morning and evening rush hour or…

Spare Coats? Give Them to Kids in Need Through KVRR

The drop off box will be in our front office until September 24

September 14, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — KVRR is once again proud to be a sponsor of the annual Coats for Kids and Families campaign. You can bring in coats, hats, gloves and snow pants to the KVRR studio during normal business hours starting Friday. You can also drop off items at any Fargo-Moorhead area Hornbacher’s. We’ll accept donations thru September 24 and…

Minnesota Public Radio to Broadcast Live from Moorhead

Programming includes The Current, MPR News and Classical MPR

September 14, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn — Minnesota Public Radio hits the road and heads to Moorhead for its final “MPR Day” of 2017. The stop on Thursday September 28 is in celebration of MPR’s 50th anniversary. The daylong event at The Rourke Art Museum will feature live broadcasts of all three MPR regional services: MPR News, Classical MPR and The Current. Kerri Miller…

Pet Connection: Meet Sylvia

An all-black cat who's as sweet as Halloween candy.

September 14, 2017

Emily Welker,

Just as the fall colors start to show themselves and we all start thinking about Halloween on the horizon, a black cat turns up who’s as sweet as a piece of Halloween candy. Sylvia’s a mixed-breed cat barely more than a kitten, with a silky medium-length coat the color of a swirl of black licorice. Her personality is sugar-sweet too,…

Former Fargo Officer Loses Appeal, Will Not be Reinstated

David Boelke appealed his removal from the force to clear his name

September 13, 2017

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FARGO, ND — The Civil Service Commission will not reinstate a former police officer who was fired from his job in August. David Boelke appealed his removal from the force to clear his name. It’s a case the Fargo Civil Service Commission says was no easy job. “It’s a challenge,” said Jane Pettinger, who is on the FCSC. “This is…

Senator Heitkamp Announces Re-Election Bid for 2018

Heitkamp made the announcement early this morning on her brother Joel Heitkamp's radio show

September 13, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Senator Heidi Heitkamp is officially seeking re-election to the U.S. Senate. Heitkamp made the announcement early this morning on her brother Joel Heitkamp’s radio show. Sen. Heidi Heiktamp has already spent nearly five years in the U.S. Senate and she wants to continue to serve the people of North Dakota. She is preparing to jump head first…

Gottenborg Apple Orchard: Apple Picking Season is Upon Us

Gottenborg Apple Orchard in Audubon Offers Public Apple Picking Until October

September 13, 2017

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AUDUBON, Minn. — There’s nothing better this time of year than biting into a nice crisp apple that was just picked from the orchard. Although fall is just a week away, it’s never too early to go apple picking. Gottenborg Apple Orchard has been welcoming folks for weeks. “That’s the most common question,” said owner David Gottenborg. “‘Can you be…