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Bismarck City Commission kills chicken proposal

BISMARCK, N.D. – City leaders in Bismarck have killed a proposal to allow chickens within city limits. The Bismarck City Commission denied a request from the city Planning and Zoning Commission to hold a public hearing on a potential ordinance that would have allowed city residents to keep up to four chickens. Commissioner Steve Marquardt said he was concerned about…

Bike shortage impacts shops in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – If you’re on the hunt for a new bike to get you out and about this summer, get in line. Bike shop employees in Fargo say the demand currently far exceeds the supply on hand. “We saw a tremendous spike in the demand for bikes last summer, and that has really continued through the winter and…

Fargo Board of Education censures member who hasn’t worn a mask at meetings

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo Board of Education votes 6-2 to censure Member Jennifer Benson for refusing to wear a mask during meetings. She claims the mask policy is illegal. Benson argues she isn’t an employee of the district and the board cannot ask her about her medical history to provide an exemption to the rule. “You have said…

Police trying to find person who placed ‘hate speech’ stickers at MSUM

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Moorhead Police are asking for help in identifying the person who placed several stickers at Minnesota State University Moorhead in March. Decals promoting a white supremacist group were found on campus March 22.  Earlier, stickers linked to a hate group were found on the NDSU campus in Fargo. “The items distributed have been identified as hate…

LIVE: Rescued Reptile Heads Home After Wild Minnesota Adventure

This may be their craziest rescue yet.

A lost Texan is on his way back to his home state this morning, thanks to the tireless work of some of the region’s most dedicated animal rescuers. It all started when a company right here in the Fargo metro area discovered him cuddled up in a comfy spot inside their masonry delivery — and promptly called for help from…

Fargo strip mall fire was intentionally set

FARGO (KVRR) – A fire that gutted a large portion of a Fargo strip mall last month was intentionally set. The May 11 fire at 3242 20th St. South tore through Bodyworks Physical Therapy and GiGi’s Playhouse. No one was seriously injured.  One firefighter had minor injuries. Fargo Fire Marshal Ryan Erickson says Fargo Police are conducting a criminal investigation….