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Cancelled: Missing North Dakota Woman Has Been Found

Richards is 5' 1", 165 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes.

July 27, 2018

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Bismarck, ND — A stateside Silver Alert has been cancelled. 66 year old Kathleen Richards has been located. — Bismarck, N.D. – A statewide “Silver Alert” has been issued for a missing North Dakota woman. Sixty-six-year-old Kathleen Richards was last seen at the VA clinic at the Bismarck Gateway Mall Thursday afternoon around 2 p.m. Richards is 5′ 1″, 165 pounds…

Speaking From Their Hearts: Fargo Civic Center Welcomes TEDxFargo

The speakers have 12 minutes to convey a topic of their interest to an audience of strangers

July 26, 2018

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FARGO, N.D.– The Fargo Civic Center hosted an event for those with an open mind. 200 volunteers spent Thursday prepping for TEDxFargo, an event where thought provoking speakers take center stage. “A lot of work went into this,” Michelle Lucas TEDxFargo Speaker said. “More than I think any talk I’ve given in my entire life.” The event had 23 local,…

N.D. Legislators Propose $280 Million Infrastructure Plan

The funding would focus on non-oil producing regions

July 26, 2018

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NORTH DAKOTA — State Republican lawmakers proposed a $280 million infrastructure funding package. The funding package is broken into three brackets, including the county level, municipal, and airport infrastructure needs. “By doing this, by bringing money across the state to non–oil producing regions, we are not taking away from the needs that they have out west. The hub cities and those…

Sec. of Interior Ryan Zinke Honors Four Indian Country Officers

He gave them each his Commendation Award

July 26, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — The opioid crisis does not discriminate, effecting people from all different backgrounds across the country. That includes Indian Country. Four police officers are being recognized for their heroic efforts against the drug epidemic by Secretary of Interior Ryan Zinke. KVRR’s Danielle Church has the story. Turtle Mountain police officer Stacey Larocque has only had to give someone Narcan…

Soaring through the Skies: U.S. Navy Blue Angels Visit Fargo This Weekend

The Blue Angels will take part in the Fargo AirSho this weekend

July 26, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — For the first time in three years, the U.S. Navy Blue Angels come to Fargo to take part in the Fargo AirSho. Eighteen years ago, Lieutenant Tyler Davies joined the U.S. Navy right after high school. Up until three years ago, he thought the chance to join the Blue Angels was just a dream. “To me this…

Pedaling to Fitness: Fargo’s Cyclebar Offers Free Lessons

July 26, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. – Looking for a way to burn off all those summer barbecue treats? The Cyclebar Parking Lot Party in Fargo is helping people pedal off those pesky pounds. The indoor cycling facility is offering its normal 45-minute, in-studio classes as well as free 30-minute sessions outside in the parking lot. Riders ages eight and up are welcome to…

People Ages 50+ Participate in Senior Games

The competitions aim to make physical activity a lifelong pursuit

July 26, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota Senior Games allows people over 50 to compete in both individual and team games. The games are taking place across Fargo and West Fargo through Saturday, July 28. There are plenty of sports for people to enjoy, including bowling, basketball, and swimming. The competitions aim to make physical activity a lifelong pursuit. “For one, it’s fun….

National FFA Announces Technology Partnership with Microsoft in Fargo

July 26, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. – The National Future Farmers of America organization and Microsoft announce a partnership to bring technology, science and research to schools through a new program. Blue 365 is a classroom initiative to prepare 650,000 young people to become leaders in agriculture. FFA calls its members “the future of the food industry.” The organization says it relies on students to…

Navy Divers Visit Longfellow Elementary to Teach Students About the Opportunities of Serving

Kids got to watch a remote-control robot and try on diving masks

July 26, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Navy Week continues in the metro as kids got to play with some gear used by Navy divers. Kids got to try on diving masks and had a front–row seat to see a remote–controlled robot rolling around the Longfellow Elementary gym. The kids, who are part of the Boys and Girls Club of the Red River Valley Youth…

Harvest Hotline Is Activated In North Dakota

helps hook up farmers who need custom combiners with commercial harvesters looking for work

July 26, 2018

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has activated the Harvest Hotline. The service that was first implemented in 1992 and helps hook up farmers who need custom combiners with commercial harvesters looking for work. State Agriculture Department employees will answer calls weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The service is free. The phone number is: 701-425-8454….