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Fargo’s JDRF walk raises over $30,000 for type 1 diabetes research

The global organization hosts walks and activities all over the nation.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- The weather didn’t stop people from gathering at Scheels Arena for the JDRF One Walk to give hope to everyone impacted by type 1 diabetes. Fargo’s walk raises over $30,000 in funds for type 1 diabetes research. JDRF’s priority is to fund research to develop a better treatment and deliver a cure for the disease. The global…

Man Wanted For Murder in Tennessee Caught in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A man wanted for murder in Shelby County, Tennessee is caught in Fargo. The Metro Street Crimes Unit learned a warrant was out for 31-year-old Kezo Johnson and worked through the night to track him down on Friday. Johnson, who has no permanent address, was arrested at a home in the 1100 block of 22nd Street…

Police Respond To A Number of Crashes As Roads Get Slick in Fargo

North Dakota Highway Patrol also urging all motorists to travel with care.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — With some more fresh snow in the FM Metro the roads have become slick. Police in Fargo are asking drivers to slow down and increase the distance between vehicles. They responded to 11 crashes Saturday morning in a four and a half hour period. While the major roads have been plowed, a sheet of ice remains…

Gov. Burgum Signs Income Tax Relief Bill For North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Income tax relief is coming for roughly half a million North Dakotans. Gov. Doug Burgum signs legislation to provide an estimated $211 million in income tax relief over the next two years. The legislation will eliminate the state income tax bill for around 300,000 people and provide partial relief to another 200,000 taxpayers. The relief is…

Plows clear the roads after first snowfall of the season

"Give us some room on the road so we can safely do our jobs."

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – If you were out and about, you probably noticed snow plows on the road. With the season’s first snow on the ground, the Public Works crew broke out the snow removal equipment and got busy. “During the winter we run two shifts, a day shift and a night shift, so we have 24/7 coverage. So, as…

Salvation Army’s 2021 Kettle Campaign begins

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Giving season is here, with red kettles and bells ringing across the Metro. The Salvation Army kicked off its Red Kettle Campaign at the West Acres Mall with donuts and coffee. This year, the campaign’s goal is to raise $1 million to help continue The Salvation Army’s services to members of our community in need.  Last…

Watch: Line 3 demonstrators taunt Klobuchar during campaign speech

FRIDLEY, Minn. (KVRR) – Opponents of the Line 3 pipeline in northern Minnesota showed up at a DFL campaign event in the Twin Cities to disrupt an appearance by U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar. Klobuchar walked off the stage during her endorsement speech for State Representative Connie Bernardy while demonstrators carried colorful banners and chanted “Stop Line 3.” Line 3 opponents,…

Snow and ice cited in northeastern Minnesota crash that killed 2

DULUTH, Minn. – Wintry weather carrying strong winds, snow and icy conditions may have contributed to a highway crash in northeastern Minnesota that killed a woman and an 11-year-old boy. The Minnesota State Patrol cited snow and icy roads in a fatal crash Thursday afternoon on Highway 135 in St. Louis County. A Toyota Corolla carrying four people was westbound…