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The Northern Hemp Summit showcases new innovations

"It is an end all, be all plant."

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Hemp continues to gain popularity and with that questions are arising. Agriculture leaders gather at The Northern Hemp Summit with information and innovations. “It just brings farmers and people who are interested in the hemp industry together to make new contacts, learn about regulatory stuff and any information that they might need can be found here…

City officials discuss adding ID scanners at Fargo bars

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo officials are looking into big changes in liquor laws. Police Chief David Zibolski started a discussion with the Liquor Control Board and City Commission to implement ID scanners at bars and off sale businesses. “Several of our establishments have gone the way of the scanners to thwart out some of these very well done and…

Fargo Workforce Center celebrates freshly renovated space

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Job Service North Dakota and The Chamber celebrate a freshly remodeled space in the Fargo Workforce Center. Modular walls were added to help visitors better navigate certain services and resources. Along with the ribbon cutting, tours were offered. The company provides specific services to meet workforce needs. “The average pay is over $28 an hour in…

Ulen-Hitterdal superintendent charged with trespassing at school in Karlstad

Ryan BaronKARLSTAD, Minn. (KVRR) – The Superintendent of Ulen-Hitterdal Public Schools has been charged with trespassing on school property in Karlstad, Minn. Court documents say 39-year-old Ryan Baron illegally entered Tri County School in Karlstad on Oct. 21. According to the citation, Baron was inside the school at approximately 1:00 a.m. The citation says Baron admitted he was inside the…

Police ask for help in identifying Moorhead KFC burglar

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Police have released surveillance photos of a recent burglary at the KFC at 719 Main Ave. in Moorhead. On December 8, someone broke into the restaurant at approximately 5:30 am. Entry was gained by opening a window.  Capt. Deric Swenson says the burglar was able to access the till and remove an undisclosed amount of cash. The…

LIVE: Holiday Fun at the Fargo Theatre

It's the jewel of downtown Fargo, and it's full of heartwarming fun for the whole family.

It’s a big month for the Fargo Theatre and holiday entertainment. The Fargo Theatre is once again giving us the chance to see the beloved holiday classic “White Christmas” on the big screen. It’s just one of the many shows happening there during the holidays, including “The Muppet Christmas Carol” and first-run movies like “Being the Ricardos.” You can also…

Police searching for high-risk sex offender

Christopher Paul James MorrisonFARGO (KVRR) – Police are searching for a high-risk sex offender who walked away from a Fargo halfway house. Twenty-one-year-old Christopher Paul James Morrison left Centre, Inc. at approximately 9:00 p.m. Monday. Morrison is on federal probation, but he is not an inmate and the incident is not considered an escape from custody.  Morrison has active arrest warrants…

Fargo City Commission Allows Summit Restaurant a liquor license

In a unanimous decision, the Fargo City Commission votes to allow Summit Restaurant and Nightclub a liquor license.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – In a unanimous decision, the Fargo City Commission votes to allow Summit Restaurant and Nightclub a liquor license. “The past owners in Africa we had several public safety issues we were concerned about. And, so, this new group, it’s new ownership and new management. I believe they’re well qualified and today that was our main concern,”…