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11 Dogs Set for Fresh Start After Otter Tail County Rescue

The animals were removed from the backyard of a property that had been known to house dogs in unsanitary conditions.

FERGUS FALLS, MN – The 7 cocker spaniels, senior Pomeranian, and 3 poodles that were scooped up by the Humane Society of Otter Tail County on November 11th hardly even resembled dogs at the time. “You know, you do look at them and go, ‘Wow, there’s a dog under all that matting,’” said Jaclyn Keenan, the shelter manager. The dogs…

Fargo City Commissioner Gains New Federal Role

John Strand will be the vice chair of a committee at the federal level.

FARGO, N.D. – Fargo City Commissioner John Strand has picked up an additional title. Strand has been appointed as Vice Chair of the National League of Cities 2025 Human Development Federal Advocacy Committee. He was a committee member the past two years and has now received this bump in stature. The NLC works on many issues, including workforce development, children…

Man shot inside Breckenridge home Thanksgiving morning

(Photo: Breckenridge Police Department)BRECKENRIDGE, Minn. (KFGO: 11/30 UPDATE) – Police have identified the two men involved in a shooting at a home in Breckenridge Thursday morning. Breckenridge Police Chief Kris Karlgaard says 25-year-old Michael Mccall was airlifted to Fargo with life-threatening gunshot wounds. 67-year-old Mark Danford had no injuries. Danford lives in the home where the shooting happened. Police say Mccall…

Court case in North Dakota calls federal environmental review regime into question

Construction workers specializing in pipe-laying work on a section of pipeline on July 25, 2013, outside Watford City. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A lawsuit before a North Dakota federal district court could upend nearly five decades of environmental regulations affecting infrastructure projects. The Council on Environmental Quality was created through an executive order by…

DWI Holiday Enforcement Blitz Begins Across Minnesota

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — With travel picking up for the holiday season, Minnesota State Patrol is cracking down on intoxicated drivers. The patrol is starting its DWI enforcement blitz tonight and running it through New Year’s Eve. This blitz means there will be more enforcement and more officers patrolling all across Minnesota. The patrol wants people to be smarter and…

Salvation Army Gives Free Meals Day Before Thanksgiving

The organization says they dished out between 200 and 225 meals to those in need.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Around a time of such abundance – the Salvation Army is acutely aware of those who have too little. That’s why they always make the day before Thanksgiving a point of emphasis when it comes to feeding the less fortunate. “That’s really our goal,” said Major Abe Tamayo. “To meet the whole of the person, give…

West Central Ag Services Members Vote To Merge With CHS

ULEN, Minn. (KVRR) — West Central Ag Services members have voted to approve an acquisition by CHS. The Ulen, Minnesota based cooperative is joining the nation’s largest farmer-owned cooperative which is based in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. In a release to members, West Central says more than 1,100 active patrons voted with over 70% of members voting in favor of the…