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“Be Proud of Who You Are and Don’t Give Up”: EGOT Star Rita Moreno Comes to Fargo

82 years later, she tells her story about growing up in the big apple and breaking into the business

October 29, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — As part of the Fargo Town Hall Lecture Series, actress, singer and dancer, Rita Moreno is pushing people to pursue their hopes and dreams. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen tells us how her story is inspiring and resonating with hundreds. In 1935 Rita Moreno left family members behind in Puerto Rico and came to America with her mother, the…

Cass & Clay County Residents Participate in Early Voting

In order to vote in both Cass and Clay counties, residents need a valid state ID or proof of residency

October 29, 2018

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FARGO– Early voting has started in Cass County and people are jumping at the chance to cast their ballots for the November election. “Having this kind of a crowd early on the first day of early voting is not normal, but that’s good,” Cass County auditor Mike Montplaisir said. Voting early is made simple in both Cass and Clay Counties….

“We can move forward”: Greywind Family Reacts to Hoehn’s Life Sentence

Last month, Hoehn was aquitted for conspiracy to commit murder in the death of 22-year-old Savanna Greywind

October 29, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — William Hoehn is sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole for conspiring to kidnap Savanna Greywind’s baby in August 2017. He also gets an additional year behind bars for giving misinformation to officers. Just last month, a jury found Hoehn not guilty for conspiring to murder Greywind. KVRR’s Danielle Church has more on the Greywind’s…

Medical Marijuana Applications Available to Apply for in North Dakota: Here’s How

Applications are also open for caregivers or people who help patients

October 29, 2018

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FARGO N.D. — People living in North Dakota can now submit an application for a medical marijuana card. Applications are also open for caregivers or people who help patients. There is a $50 fee to process the application. North Dakota Department of Health officials say there are videos and information on their website that can help in the application process….

Traverse County Man Found Dead, Pinned Underneath Tractor

The sheriff's office was called Sunday night around 7 to check on James Diehl

October 29, 2018

TJ Nelson,

TRAVERSE COUNTY, Minn. — A Traverse County, Minnesota man is dead after a farming mishap. The sheriff’s office was called Sunday night around 7 to check on James Diehl after he missed a dinner engagement and didn’t answer his phone. A deputy found the house empty but later spotted an overturned tractor in a pit of water. A body pinned underneath…

Scheels Arena Lands “Miss Me More” Tour With Kelsea Ballerini & Brett Young

Tickets for the general public go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. at Scheels Arena and Ticketmaster

October 29, 2018

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — Scheels Arena in Fargo is calling “Dibs” on Kelsea Ballerini. The singer of such hit country songs as “Dibs”, “Peter Pan” and “I Hate Love Songs” is bringing her “Miss Me More” tour to Fargo on May 11. Ballerini will be joined by rising country singing star Brett Young and newcomer Brandon Ratcliff. Young is the ACM’s…

Nearly 200 Pounds of Drugs Dropped Off In Moorhead

Drug Take Back event was held saturday at both Moorhead Hornbacher's locations

October 29, 2018

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — The latest Drug Take Back event in Moorhead collected 174 pounds of unwanted, expired or unused prescription drugs. The event was held Saturday at both Moorhead Hornbacher’s locations and was sponsored by the Moorhead Police Department and DEA. The Drug Take Back program is a safe, convenient and responsible way of disposing of prescription drugs. If you were…

Former Moorhead City Council Member Sues Over Polling Site Changes

Mark Altenburg claims the city violated state law

October 29, 2018

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A lawsuit filed against the City of Moorhead claims it violated state law when changes were made to election day polling locations. The complaint was filed by former Moorhead City Council member Mark Altenburg. He is asking a judge to order the city to publish the list of polling sites that were used before the changes were made…

Bus Driver Sitting In Parked Car Killed After Vehicle Crashes Into Him

Marlin Miller Was A 30 Year Employee At Anderson Bus and Coach

October 29, 2018

TJ Nelson,

Marlin MillerFRAZEE, Minn. — Condolences are pouring in online for a beloved bus driver who was killed in a crash in Frazee, Minnesota. Anderson Bus and Coach posted on Facebook that 30 year employee Marlin Miller died this morning. He was sitting in his parked car outside of the company’s garage and listening to the radio. A vehicle with its headlights…

Woman Flown To Fargo After Crash In South Dakota Killed Two Children

Charges are pending against the woman

October 29, 2018

TJ Nelson,

LEOLA, S.D. — Two kids were killed and a woman was airlifted to a Fargo hospital after a two-vehicle crash near Leola, South Dakota. Around 2:10 p.m. Sunday, the 28-year-old woman was driving on State Highway 10 when she hit the ditch. She over-corrected back onto the highway and collided with another car. A four-year-old girl and a two-year-old boy…