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Battle of the Cent-es fundraiser helps NDSU graduate battling cancer

All proceeds will go towards helping an NDSU graduate battling a rare and aggressive form of cancer.

March 16, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – NDSU student ambassadors are back with the 10th annual Battle of the Cents-es fundraiser. It’s NDSU’s College of Engineering versus the College of Health Professions to collect as many funds as possible for a good cause in the annual event. This year, 100 percent of the proceeds will go towards helping support NDSU graduate Jordyn Meskan…

Speeds up to 120 MPH during chase on Interstate 29

March 16, 2021

Site Staff,

NEAR THOMPSON, N.D. (KVRR) – A chase on Interstate 29 reached speeds of up to 120 miles per hour according to North Dakota Highway Patrol. It began when a trooper approached the vehicle during a traffic stop around 10:50 Tuesday morning near Thompson. Authorities say the driver went south on the highway, through the median, went north, went through the…

Historic wrongful death settlement may complicate prosecution of Chauvin

FARGO ATTORNEY SAYS $27 MILLION SETTLEMENT POSES DANGER FOR PROSECUTION AND DEFENSE

March 16, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A Fargo attorney says a settlement reached in a wrongful death lawsuit involving the city of Minneapolis and the family of George Floyd could backfire on the prosecution. The announcement of the $27 million settlement was made as jury selection continued in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who’s accused of killing Floyd….

Cass County deputies to be outfitted with body cameras

March 16, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO, N.D. – Cass County deputies are being outfitted with body cameras. Sheriff Jesse Jahner says the sheriff’s office is working with Arizona-based technology and weapons company Axon for equipment and staff training. Jahner says the system will be ready to use this week. The sheriff says the technology will increase transparency and help hold deputies accountable, as well as…

USDA report claims inhumane animal treatment at NDSU Meat Laboratory

March 16, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – The Cass County States Attorney’s Office is looking into a U.S. Dept. of Agriculture report alleging inhumane treatment of a cow at the North Dakota State University Meat Laboratory. In February, USDA sent NDSU a notice that federal inspectors would not be assigned to the meat laboratory “until such time as you provide to this office adequate…

Proposed pipeline ‘vital’ if Dakota Access shuts down

March 16, 2021

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – A proposed oil pipeline in northwestern North Dakota would take on added importance if the Dakota Access pipeline is shut down, according to the developer of the McKenzie County project. Bridger Pipeline wants to convert 27 miles of an oil gathering pipeline into a transmission line and extend it by more than 2 miles. The state Public…

North Dakota lawmakers study bill to legalize recreational marijuana

March 16, 2021

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) – A Senate committee is studying a bill to allow use of recreational marijuana. The House passed the measure after its sponsor said the purpose was to get in front of any initiated measure that would put recreational marijuana use in the state’s Constitution. The measure limits possession and use, and does not permit people to “grow…

Styx to headline Red River Valley Fair

Playing the Grandstand on Sunday, July 11th will be Styx.

March 16, 2021

Site Staff,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Red River Valley Fair has announced Styx is the Grandstand headliner at this year’s Fair. The rock band will play the fair on Sunday, July 11th. Styx draws from over four decades of barn burning chart hits, joyous singalongs, and hard driving deep cuts. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 26 at 9 a.m….

Jane Fonda Joins Line 3 Pipeline Protest

March 15, 2021

Aaron Walling,

HUBBARD COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) – Activist and actress Jane Fonda joins a team of indigenous women as they protest the construction of Enbridge Energy’s Line 3 replacement pipeline in Northern Minnesota. “I was invited here by my friends to stand with them and try to call attention to what is being done by Enbridge,” Fonda said. Line 3 is an…

Nurse spreads cancer screening awareness after the procedure saves his life

March 15, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO, N.D. – A registered nurse at Essentia Health says he’s alive thanks to a routine procedure that detects colon cancer. Aaron Lund wants everyone to know that colonoscopies save lives. He knows that because last year his doctor used the procedure to find stage 3 colon cancer. At 33, Lund doesn’t fit into a high risk category, but Dr….