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Harley Davidson Hopes to Make Ryder, North Dakota First Fully Licensed Town in the Country

The company's goal is create opportunities for new riders to gain insight from experienced riders

June 2, 2017

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RYDER, ND — Harley Davidson is hitting the road and going to Ryder, North Dakota with the goal of creating the first fully motorcycle licensed town in the country. The company is hoping to find people in the community from a variety of generations and teach them the basics of motorcycle riding. The company’s goal is create opportunities for…

Cass County Sheriff with President Trump as He Signs Laws Aimed at Supporting Law Enforcement

President Trump said he wants to help those, especially in law enforcement and the military, who have taken it upon themselves to protect us

June 2, 2017

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Cass County Sheriff Paul Laney watched just feet away from President Trump as he signed two bills into law aimed at helping law enforcement families and veterans. The president signed the American Law Enforcement Heroes Act, which encourages law enforcement agencies to hire veterans. He also signed the Public Safety Officers Benefits Improvement Act, which helps officers…

Ribbon Cutting for National Guard Maintenance Facility in Valley City

The facility will service about 360 National Guard combat and tactical vehicles in the state

June 2, 2017

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VALLEY CITY, ND — Local leaders helped cut the ribbon for a new National Guard maintenance facility in Valley City. U.S. Senator John Hoeven was among other politicians and National Guard servicemen to dedicate the $13 million dollar shop. The facility will service about 360 National Guard combat and tactical vehicles in the state. Renovations on the shop began…

Grand Forks Police Investigating Shooting Reports Downtown

Police say a man tried breaking up a fight by firing gunshots in the air with a pistol

June 2, 2017

Site Staff,

GRAND FORKS, ND — A string of gunshots were heard overnight throughout the downtown neighborhood of Grand Forks. Police say a man tried breaking up a fight by firing gunshots in the air with a pistol. Officers arrived just after 10:00 Thursday night and say the people in the fight left. The man who fired the shots may still face…

Fargo Police Capture Escapee from Jamestown State Hospital

They say hospital officials do not know how she escaped

June 2, 2017

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FARGO, ND — The woman who escaped from the state hospital in Jamestown has been captured in Fargo. Desiree McKay, 33, was taken into custody at an emergency room. Authorities say McKay escaped from a fenced outdoor area in an addiction treatment unit. They say hospital officials do not know how she escaped. In March 2016, McKay pleaded guilty in…

The Ashley Hunter Trial: Hunter Found Guilty for 2015 Double Murders, Arson in Fargo

We will bring you more information on KVRR Local News at 6 and 9

June 2, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Fargo man Ashley Hunter has been found guilty in the murders of Clarence Flowers and Samuel Traut and for trying to set Traut’s home on fire. The jury took just under three hours to deliberate and go over the evidence in the case before handing in their verdict. KVRR Local News has been following this case…

National Donut Day

They're surprisingly fresh and delicious for a 100-year-old treat.

June 2, 2017

Emily Welker,

It’s National Donut Day, and we’re celebrating for a sweet, sweet cause. The Salvation Army spent the morning handing out free donuts in downtown Fargo, cooked up from a 100-year-old recipe developed in the field during World War I, when “donut girls” cooked batches to give to deployed soldiers who were looking for a little taste of comfort far from…

The Ashley Hunter Trial: Prosecution, Defense Rests; Closing Arguments to Begin

Without presenting any witnesses, the defense rests just minutes after prosecution wraps up

June 1, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — The prosecution in the Ashley Hunter double-murder trial rests its case after nearly two weeks in court. But the defense responded with silence. Attorneys were seen quietly huddling around murder suspect Ashley Hunter. Without calling any witnesses to the stand, the defense’s turn to present their case came to an abrupt end. “Your honor, the state at…

VIDEO: Minnesota Fugitive, Bounty Hunters Killed in Shootout at Texas Dealership

Hutchinson and the bounty hunters died at the scene

June 1, 2017

TJ Nelson,

GREENVILLE, Minn. — A fugitive from Hennepin County and two bounty hunters are dead after a shootout inside a Texas car dealership. “Today, our dealership was the scene of a tragic and unfortunate confrontation,” said Rick Ford, who is president and CEO of RFJ Auto Partners. “We are relieved to report that all of our employees and our customers are…

2017 Drone Focus Conference Wraps in Fargo

Drone Focus Conference 2017 Wrapped Up, Attendees Say Connections Were Made

June 1, 2017

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FARGO, ND — At the 2017 Drone Focus Conference, community members and people from all over descended upon Fargo to hear from political leaders and those who are paving the way to make North Dakota the UAS capital of the world. But, as the conference wrapped, it became about building a network of drone pioneers. When it comes to UAS,…