BISMARCK, N.D. — The North Dakota House voted to kill a Fargo representative’s bill to establish state-owned casinos. Rep. Al Carlson’s proposal includes building casinos the state could promote as “destination attractions” and use the profits to offset taxes. But opponents say the state-owned casinos could hurt American Indian casinos and damage relationships with the tribes. If it had…
Tux is a two year old male with much of the classic good looks of a Chesapeake Bay Retriever, a water-loving breed with a big heart, an athletic build, and a warm disposition. Tux is part Chesapeake, part pit bull, said Homeward Animal Rescue’s Heather Klefstad, who brought the friendly two-year-old to the KVRR studios for a live in-studio appearance…
NOME, N.D. — Crews in Nome, North Dakota responded to a call about a church on fire just after four o’clock. But this isn’t just any small country church, it is one recently purchased by self–proclaimed white supremacist Craig Cobb. When KVRR crews arrived just after 5:30, the entire church was burned to the ground. Small flames were still burning…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — After a Moorhead woman was harassed for wearing her hijab, officers say charges against the suspect are possible, contrary to other media reports. They are still trying to figure out exactly who the suspect is. Family members say Fardoso Mohamed was shopping in the Moorhead Hornbacher’s with her one-year-old son on Monday when an older man asked Mohamed…
FARGO, N.D. — The latest flood outlook for the region is out, and the chances for a major flood are down. The city’s flood protection project is nearing completion. City leaders say they’re prepared for the rest of the flood season. The National Weather Service has issued a revised flood outlook for the 2017 season. The forecast calls for a…
FARGO, N.D. — Women leaders in business, communication and the military shared their stories of success and life. The fifth annual Leading Ladies Luncheon was held at the Fargo Holiday Inn. They gathered to celebration Women’s History Month. Panelists included the former executive director of the Fargo Theatre, an executive with Blue Cross Blue Shield North Dakota and an Army…
FARGO, N.D. — Blood platelet donors are in high demand across the Valley for patients undergoing surgeries, trauma and even cancer. Officials with United Blood Services said blood platelets only have a shelf life of about five days. They said with places like the Roger Maris Cancer Center, the demand is constant. It takes about five to ten blood platelet…
FARGO, N.D. — Those popular green bikes are coming back this weekend. Great Rides Bike Share is preparing for its third season in Fargo. The first day of service will be Sunday. Stations are being installed and final testing is underway to make sure that 100 bikes and 11 stations are ready for riders. Since launching in 2015, a…
DEVILS LAKE — Voters in Devils Lake have rejected a nearly $9 million fine arts center. It would have been built on the high school campus. The school district’s tally shows 53 percent of voters on Tuesday favored issuing bonds to pay for the project, but it needed 60 percent to pass. The superintendent says he’s disappointed the project…
BISMARCK, N.D. — Emotional testimony from the parents of Andrew Sadek in Bismarck. Tammy Sadek fought back tears as she talked about her 20-year-old son who had been recruited by police to become a drug informant after he was accused of selling marijuana. The NDSCS student went missing in May 2014 and was later found dead. Sadek believes her…
