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People of Buffalo Asking Supreme Court to Reconsider Approval of Hog Farm

The state Supreme Court approved the company's $15 million Hog Farm which would be built about a mile from Buffalo

September 16, 2017

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BUFFALO, ND — Landowners in Buffalo are asking the state Supreme Court to reconsider their approval of a hog farm. “What bothers me the most is they didn’t do their homework,” said Lee Frasse, who lives in Buffalo. “If this was supposed to be a great thing, why didn’t they come out publicly and talk about it? They had to…

CDC Issuing Brucellosis Warning to North Dakotan Consumers of Raw Milk Products from K-Bar Dairy

They are asking people who may have been in contact with these products to see a doctor and take antibiotics

September 16, 2017

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NORTH DAKOTA — The CDC is warning people in several states, including North Dakota, who may have consumed raw milk or raw milk products from a North Texas dairy farm. CDC officials are issuing a Brucellosis warning after two cows tested positive for the bacteria at the K-Bar Dairy in Paradise, Texas. They are warning consumers from North Dakota,…

Drummer of Twin Cities Indie Rock Bank, Husker Du, Dies

Hart died Wednesday of cancer at his home in St. Paul

September 14, 2017

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ST. PAUL, Minn. — Grant Hart, the drummer and vocalist for pioneering Twin Cities indie rock band Husker Du, has died. He was 56. Hart died Wednesday of cancer at his home in St. Paul. Hart formed Husker Du with bassist Greg Norton and guitarist Bob Mould, with whom he shared singing duties, in St. Paul in 1978. The band…

Board of Trustees Tours Jeremiah Program Housing Facility

The two-story building will be home to 20 families which were recommended by social services to take part in the Jeremiah Program

September 14, 2017

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FARGO, ND — The Jeremiah Program prepares single mothers to excel in a career and helps their children to succeed in school. National and local Board of Trustee members toured its campus in Fargo, which opens in January. The two-story building will be home to 20 families which were recommended by social services to take part in the Jeremiah Program….

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…

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…

Sanford Health, Fantasies in Frosting Team Up for “Cupcakes for the Cure”

Sanford Health Has a Month Full of Events to Help Fundraise Money for Childhood Cancer During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

September 13, 2017

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FARGO, ND — September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and Sanford Health is joining in the fight by offering sweet treats. The hospital teamed up with Fantasies in Frosting and is hosting “Cupcakes for a Cure” at the Roger Maris Cancer Center and Sanford Children’s Hospital. It also kicks off their “Brave Kids, Bold Cures” campaign this month to show…

JDRF One Walk in the Fight to Find a Cure for Type I Diabetes

This year's walk is Sunday, September 24th at Scheels Arena

September 13, 2017

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FARGO, ND — KVRR is partnering with a group trying to find a cure for Type I diabetes. We are a sponsor of this year’s JDRF “One Walk”. Groups are raising money for research to find a cure and raise awareness of Type I diabetes. April Stastny is a JDRF ambassador for the event. She said Type I diabetes is…

Despite Brain Cancer Diagnosis, Sen. McCain Showing No Signs of Slowing Down

McCain's office says he will maintain a regular work schedule while continuing his treatment

September 13, 2017

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — It seems Senator John McCain is not letting brain cancer slow down his work in the government and for the country. McCain’s office says he will maintain a regular work schedule while continuing his treatment. He was diagnosed with brain cancer in July after having surgery for a blood clot. McCain, who is 81-years-old has undergone…

CDC Investigating After 39 People Become Sick from Petland Puppies

At least nine people have been hospitalized

September 13, 2017

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NATIONAL — Nearly four dozen people in seven states have fallen ill after handling puppies from a national pet store chain. The CDC says an outbreak of a common bacterial infection is linked to people who have had contact with the puppies. The affected states are Wisconsin, Florida, Kansas, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Tennessee. At least 12 people are…