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KVRR’s TJ and Alison Read to Children for “Read for the Record” Annual Event

This year, the chosen book is Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood

FARGO, N.D. — People are trying to break the record for reading the same book to as many children as possible. Alison and I had the pleasure of joining in on the fun. During the annual “Read for the Record”, the NDSU chapter of Golden Key International Honour Society invites kids and families to listen to the story at West…

Former Louisiana Sen. Mary Landrieu Joins Heitkamp At Phone Banking Event

They greeted supporters, and po'boys were served

FARGO, N.D. — With less than two weeks before Election Day, both sides are busy trying to get as many voters out as possible. Former Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-La.)  joined Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.) for a phone banking event. They greeted supporters, and volunteers could enjoy po’boys. They spoke about the importance of every vote, because the more people that turn…

Small Fire Causes $7,500 in Property Damage at South Fargo Apartment Complex

The fire involved a backboard heater; forced drywall to be ripped apart

FARGO, N.D. — An apartment building in South Fargo was evacuated after people smelled smoke in the hallways. Just before 10 this morning, a person saw smoke coming out of one of the apartments at the Alden Pines apartment complex on 1001 42nd Street South in Fargo. Fire crews say they found smoke on the first and third floors of the…

New Art Exhibit Honors the Lives of Murdered, Missing Indigenous Women

The "Bring Her Home" exhibit will be at the Fargo Public Library until November 26

FARGO, N.D. — Artists honor the lives of missing or murdered indigenous women through an art exhibit at Fargo Public Library. The “Bring Her Home: Stolen Daughters of Turtle Island” exhibit brings together pieces from across the country to give people a visual glimpse of the lives of these women. The display was first shown in Minneapolis and has traveled around…

Madison Students Aren’t Dreaming About Becoming Their Future Careers, They’re Getting Ready Now

The elementary school has put on Career Day for more than 12 years

FARGO, N.D. — There’s no need to ask students at Madison Elementary what they want to be when they grow up because they wore it loud and proud. The students dressed up as everything from doctors and teachers to vets and secret agents. One student says they even want to be both a teacher and a reporter. It’s an exciting day…

New Director Named at North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation

Lonnie Grabowska will succeed Dallas Carlson who was confirmed as U.S. Marshal for North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. — The North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation has a new director. And he’s a familiar face around the bureau. Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has appointed Deputy Director Lonnie Grabowska to the top spot at the BCI. Grabowska will succeed Dallas Carlson, who was confirmed as U.S. Marshal for North Dakota earlier this month. Grabowska has worked in the…

Powerball Ticket Worth $100,000 Sold In Fargo

The lucky ticket was sold at the Holiday Station at 2755 Brandt Drive

FARGO, N.D. — A $100,000 winning Powerball ticket in last night’s drawing was sold in Fargo. The lucky ticket was sold at the Holiday Station at 2755 Brandt Drive. The prize was $50,000, but because the player purchased the power play option, the ticket is worth $100,000. The director of the North Dakota Lottery says it is the seventh Powerball winner…

Moorhead Police Looking To ID Man

The suspect may be driving a dark colored, newer model, Jeep Renegade.

MOORHEAD, MN — Moorhead Police are asking for the public’s help to identify a man who may be a suspect in a theft. The department posted on their Facebook page. They would like to speak with the man regarding a prescription medication theft that occurred on 9/17/18 at Walgreens. The suspect may be driving a dark colored, newer model, Jeep Renegade. If…

Rally And Concert Planned To Encourage Tribal Members To Vote

Information about voting rights and the process of obtaining an ID will be distributed at the event Saturday at the Prairie Knights Casino in Cannon Ball.

CANNON BALL, N.D. (AP) _ Singer Dave Matthews and actor Mark Ruffalo are headlining a weekend event on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation to encourage tribal members to vote. The concert event comes weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to vacate a lower court ruling on North Dakota’s voter ID law. It requires voters to show proof of a…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Lo

You can't spell "love" without Lo.

It’s not a coincidence that lovely Lo, our Pet Connection dog of the week, has a name that starts with the first two letters of the word love. Because a love she is. Lo is a mixed breed Maltese Shih Tzu mix about four years old who joined the Morning Show’s Emily Welker live in studio along with rescuer Karen…