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LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Viktor

FARGO — Viktor may not have had the most triumphant Fourth of July last year, but he’s won out over a very tough experience and he’s ready for his furever home. While everyone else was celebrating the holiday, poor Viktor spent it recuperating. That’s because he had a firework blow up in his face and got injured. Fortunately, he’s made…

TSA Hosts Hiring Event in West Fargo

The agency is looking for new officers to staff Hector International.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Prospective TSA agents got a chance to fast-track through the hiring process at an event in West Fargo. The agency was recruiting for its Transportation Security Officer position at the Hilton DoubleTree on East Beaton Drive. Applicants filled out the formal application with guidance from officials, then took a proficiency exam and conducted an in-person…

Teen pedestrian suffers life-threatening injuries in Hutchinson crash

HUTCHINSON, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – A teenaged pedestrian is hospitalized with serious injuries after being hit by a vehicle Tuesday night in Hutchinson. The Minnesota State Patrol says the 16-year-old boy from Biscay was taken to Hutchinson Hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries. His name was not released. Troopers say a car was traveling southbound on Highway 15 when it struck…

Mike Love On Touring With The Beach Boys Since 1961 and An Update On His Famous Cousin

Legendary Band Has A Sold-Out Show on Friday at Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, MN

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — They are music legends. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members. And they are coming to Mahnomen, Minnesota on Friday night. KVRR’S TJ Nelson got a chance to talk with Mike Love who has been the lead singer of The Beach Boys for 64 years! “Well I like to start out retro, I like to start…

Native Community Celebrates High School Graduation

The graduating seniors were honored with a special ceremony that incorporated aspects of indigenous culture.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Indigenous families and their support systems came together to celebrate their newest class of graduating high school seniors. The ceremony took place at Dakota High School on 9th Avenue South in Fargo. It kicked off with a prayer and communal meal in the school’s cafeteria – followed by diploma presentations accompanied by traditional Native song and…

Fargo Details Plan to Improve Public Safety Through Public Safety Sales Tax Approved by Voters

The funding for this proposal comes from the quarter-cent sales tax increase passed back in November.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – In November, voters added a quarter cent sales tax increase, to help funding for public services in the city of Fargo. Inside the City Commission chambers on Wednesday, May 14, officials detailed exactly how they plan to spend that money. Fargo Fire Department Chief Steve Dirksen was grateful to see the influx of funds to his…

Ruling in North Dakota Case Erases Path for People in 7 States to Sue Under Voting Rights Act

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A federal appeals court that already has said private individuals and groups cannot sue under a key part of the federal Voting Rights Act went even further Wednesday toward blocking lawsuits over alleged racial bias in voting in seven Midwest states. But its decisions may not be the last word, because another appeals court has ruled…

North Dakota State Veterinarian Explains Shortage of Veterinarians May Be Due to Demanding Schedule

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota continues to experience a statewide shortage of veterinarians, from small animals to ones who specialize in livestock. As college tuition goes up, the number of graduates from veterinary schools in the U.S. has been decreasing. Students who graduate from veterinary school leave with a debt of over $200,000. According to the State Veterinarian, fewer…

United Way of Cass-Clay’s Day of Action Exceeds Previous Year Numbers

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Here at United Way and across 45 locations, nearly five hundred volunteers have shared their time to support the United Way’s mission of helping their community. “It’s been great, it’s nice and hot, so we’re pretty much getting a workout in and giving back. So it’s been great to get out, learn about another wonderful non-profit…