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Fargo man found not guilty in girlfriend’s death

Cody Plumlee reacts after being found not guilty in his murder trial. FARGO (KVRR) – A Fargo man has been acquitted of murder in connection with the death of his girlfriend. A jury in Fargo found 29-year-old Cody Plumlee not guilty of murder, aggravated assault and reckless endangerment. Plumlee was convicted of reckless driving, theft of property and giving false…

UPDATE: Man found dead in Traverse Co., Minn. identified

UPDATE: The Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office rules a man’s death in Browns Valley, Minnesota accidental. The Traverse County Sheriff’s Office says on Tuesday 29 year old Benjamin Eagle punched out two windows from two different homes, didn’t seek treatment and was intoxicated. He was found dead near Fourth Street. Deputies were investigating a family disturbance when they found Eagle’s…

North Dakota child immunization rates decline during pandemic

BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota health officials say routine childhood immunization rates have declined during the coronavirus pandemic. The Department of Health says the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccination rate for North Dakota children from 19 months to 35 months decreased more than 6% between December 2019 to December 2022 to about 78%. The meningococcal meningitis vaccination rate for North…

Pet Connection: Meet Brussels

Talk about a snack -- this guy is seriously cute.

Whatever kind of cuddles you can dish out, this guy can take, and come back for more. Brussels the black lab mix is a bit bigger than a mere sprout. He’s an 86-pound bundle of beefy love. This sweetheart of a fellow couldn’t come in a nicer package — he’s got all his shots, he’s chipped and neutered, and has…

Red River Zoo Removes Birds From Display Over Avian Flu Concerns

Birds likely to stay off public display throughout the season

  FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Because of the avian flu outbreak hitting our region, you won’t be able to see any of your favorite feathered friends down at the Red River Zoo. Executive Director Sally Jacobson says the zoo has been monitoring the spread of the virus since December. With the virus in our region, the zoo moved a its…

Carlson enters crowded Fargo City Commission race

Al CarlsonFARGO (KVRR) – Former North Dakota House Majority Leader Al Carlson is running for the Fargo City Commission. Carlson spent 26 years representing District 41 in the legislature, the last 10 years as majority leader. The Republican lost his reelection bid in 2018. Carlson says he believes his experience will help him “be an outstanding Fargo City Commissioner, representing all…

Sanford Health Introduces Global Nursing Mentor Program

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Sanford Health launches a new program connecting nurses around the globe as mentors. Six applicants are selected to be part of The World Clinic Global Nursing Mentor Program to go to Hospital Metropolitano in Costa Rica for mentorship and collaboration opportunities with staff there. “A lot of the nurses with burnout and their bucket just wasn’t…

NDSU’s Take Back The Night event rallies against sexual assault

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – North Dakota State University hosts Take Back The Night to say sexual violence has no place anywhere. Organizations like the NDSU Counseling Center, Violence Prevention Educators and the Rape and Abuse Crisis Center offered resources for sexual assault survivors and their advocates. NDSU staff say if someone shares their story with you, it’s important to listen…

Avian flu confirmed in Cass County

NORTH DAKOTA (KVRR) – The North Dakota Department of Health has confirmed a case of avian influenza in a backyard mixed flock of birds in Cass County. The Red River Zoo moved all their birds off exhibit to protect the health and wellbeing of all animals and guests. Bird flu has also been confirmed in two areas of LaMoure and…