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Burgum vetoes measure allowing bill introductions in December

April 1, 2021

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) – Gov. Doug Burgum has vetoed a bill that would have allowed the Legislature to introduce, consider and vote on bills in the December organizational session, just as they would during the regular session. In his veto message to the Speaker of the House, Burgum said the measure attempts to “circumvent the Constitution.” Burgum said Article IV…

Border agent credited with saving man from brush fire

April 1, 2021

Jim Monk,

PORTAL, N.D. – A U.S. Border Patrol agent is credited with saving a man who was trapped in a brush fire along the North Dakota border with Canada. Officials say the agent assigned to the Portal Station was on patrol when he spotted smoke rising near the international border last Friday. As he went to investigate he saw a vehicle…

NDSU hosts first COVID-19 vaccine clinic on campus

About 600 people that are part of the NDSU community got the Johnson & Johnson vaccine

March 31, 2021

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Sanford Health partners with North Dakota State University to offer hundreds of COVID-19 vaccines to students, faculty and staff. The first-ever COVID-19 vaccine clinic on campus took place Wednesday at the SHAC. Gloomy skies weren’t overshadowing the excitement and hope filling the air on campus. “I know students were incredibly excited to have this opportunity to…

Man Pleads Guilty To 2019 Food Truck Owner Slaying

March 31, 2021

TJ Nelson,

Charles Harris IIIFARGO, N.D. — One of the men involved in the murder of Fargo food truck owner Jay Halvorson has changed his plea to guilty. A judge sentenced Charles Harris III to 30 years in prison with credit for already serving nearly two years. He’ll be eligible for probation after 25 years. A charge of conspiracy to commit murder…

Area artists given $20,000 in grants from The Arts Partnership

March 31, 2021

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Thanks to donations for grants, many Fargo artists will be able to continue pursuing their dreams and careers in the fine arts. The Arts Partnership granted 10 local artists money ranging from $500 to $2,500 to support their craft. The $20,000 in grants were made possible by privately raised money in part with the Erin Koffler…

Great Plains Mobile Food Pantry serving rural communities

The goal is to provide assistance to families in rural communities hardest hit by the pandemic

March 31, 2021

KVRR Staff,

FELTON, Minn. (KVRR) — The Great Plains Mobile Food Pantry is handing a helping hand to families in need throughout Clay County. The truck dropped off food at multiple churches in Barnesville, Hawley, Ulen and other stops. The goal is to provide assistance to families in rural communities hardest hit by the pandemic. Great Plains Regional Services Manager Anna Johnson…

Family of Fargo man killed in a crash propose community garden in his memory

March 31, 2021

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The parents of a young Fargo man killed in a crash nearly three years ago want to create a community garden in memory of their son. Since his death in 2018, Cameron Bolton’s organ donations have saved multiple people’s lives. His parents Sarah and Arlin Fisher are hoping a Garden of Healing will bring peace to…

10-Year-Old Girl Who Took Family Vehicle & Credit Cards Found Safe In Maple Grove

March 31, 2021

TJ Nelson,

MAPLE GROVE, Minn. — A 10-year-old girl who police in Fridley, Minnesota say took a vehicle from her home Tuesday morning and drove around the Twin Cities, has been found safe. Around 10:30 Wednesday morning, Maple Grove police officers found Ava Whitfield at a Walgreens. They also found the vehicle. Police say the girl took credit cards from her mother’s…

“Battle of Cents-es” Raises More Than $7,300 For NDSU Grad With Rare Cancer

March 31, 2021

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — The 10th annual “Battle of the Cents-es” raises more than $7,300 for a NDSU grad battling a rare and aggressive form of cancer. The fundraising competition pitting the College of Engineering against the College of Health Professions was held last week. Teams earned positive points for change or Venmo donations while paper bills were subtracted from the…

Three High Risk Sex Offenders On The Move in Fargo

March 31, 2021

TJ Nelson,

Aaron BeverFARGO, N.D. — One high risk sex offender in Fargo is homeless while two others have new addresses. Fargo Police say Aaron Bever has registered as homeless. The 35-year-old was convicted in 2003 in Dunn County, Wisconsin of sexual assault. Bever repeatedly sexually assaulted a 6-year old girl in an old van on his parents’ property. He is a…