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Illinois court sends pipeline plans back to regulators

BISMARCK, N.D. – An Illinois appellate court has set aside a decision by state regulators that would allow the Dakota Access oil pipeline to double capacity to 1.1 million barrels daily. The court ordered the Illinois Commerce Commission to review the public need for the project that moves North Dakota oil to a shipping point in Illinois. The court says…

Marvin To Expand In Fargo, Add 300 Jobs

FARGO, N.D. (AP/KVRR) — Marvin, the Minnesota-based widow and door maker, plans to build a 127,000-square-foot manufacturing facility and a 148,000-square-foot distribution center in Fargo. The expansion is expected create 300 new jobs. Warroad, Minnesota-based Marvin first opened a factory in Fargo 25 years ago. It now has six facilities in the area that employ 1,700 people. The company also…

Residents fighting plan to remove trees along scenic Becker County byway

Highway 34. Becker County, Minn.DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR/KDLM) – Residents opposed to a plan to eliminate several miles of trees for a highway improvement project in Becker County voiced their concerns during a virtual public meeting. The Minnesota Dept. of Transportation plans to clear portions of trees along the Lakes Country Scenic Byway on Highway 34 as part of a…

Pet Connection: Meet Dominic

Homeward Animal Shelter is slashing adoption fees this month because they're overflowing with animals in need

  Dominic is a sweetheart according to Heather Klefstad with Homeward Animal Shelter. She says the two-year-old black and white kitty is shy, and would love some time and space to warm up to someone. But once he does, all he wants is cuddles all day. He would probably need to be the only cat in a home. But he’s…

Several people detained after report of shots fired in Moorhead

Police say they believe a shot was fired at one person in an apartment, but they were not hit.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – People in South Moorhead apartments are ordered to shelter in place, and others are evacuated, after a shooting. Police responded to the 3000 block of 18th Street South around 8:50 this morning. A man says he was shot at, but wasn’t hurt. Authorities say the suspect’s apartment was found in the same complex the shooting happened…

First Responders Funeral Procession for Fallen Firefighter Tim Kath

Courtesy: Whitney Demarais / Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral HomeLIDGERWOOD, N.D. (KVRR) — A funeral procession is held for fallen firefighter 42-year-old Tim Kath of Nashua, Minnesota as services are held in Lidgerwood, North Dakota. Kath died on New Year’s Eve at Sanford in Fargo after getting COVID-19. National Fallen Firefighters Foundation classifies his death as a Line of Duty…

Catholic Conference Against Proposed UND Gender Inclusion Policy

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A group that represents North Dakota’s Roman Catholic bishops is contacting parents of students at the University of North Dakota and asking that they urge administrators to reject the school’s proposed “gender inclusion” policy. The policy, which is still in draft form, would require the use of a transgender person’s preferred pronouns and the use of…

Homeless Battle Low Temps as Well as Pandemic This Winter

The Pandemic Adds Complicated Element to Already Challenging issue.

FARGO N.D. (KVRR) – Homelessness is an issue year round, but in winter months challenges are even greater as temps drop to dangerous levels. Throw in a pandemic and an already challenging situation becomes more complicated. While it is difficult to get precise numbers, Fargo Cass Public Health estimates around 1,000 people in Fargo-Moorhead don’t have a place of their…

Sex crimes fugitive wanted in Moorhead for nearly 22 years arrested in Mexico

UPDATE – The FBI says Curtis Brovold was flown to Minneapolis Thursday night and has been transferred to Clay County authorities’ custody.   CANCUN, Mexico (KVRR) – Nearly 22 years ago Curtis Brovold was charged for allegedly having sex with a 14-year-old girl at a local hotel, but didn’t show up to his court hearing in Moorhead. The law caught…