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Gas prices continue modest decline

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR-Prairie Public) – The average price of a gallon of gas in North Dakota has dropped below $3. GasBuddy.com says the average is now $2.99. The price is down three cents from last week, six cents from a month ago and 53 cents from a year ago. GasBuddy’s survey shows the cheapest gas in North Dakota is $2.76, with…

North Dakota voters may end most property taxes. Government programs could face huge cuts

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota voters this fall could largely end property taxes by approving a ballot measure that opponents say would drastically slash a variety of state services but supporters argue would provide long-sought relief the state can afford. If passed, the constitutional initiative would eliminate property taxes based on assessed value and require the Republican-controlled Legislature to replace the lost revenue….

International Student Exchange searching for host families

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Recruiting is under way to find local families interested in hosting international exchange students. International Student Exchange has recently hired an area representative to bring students from other countries to be hosted here. Students have come from over 40 different countries such as Italy, Brazil, and Vietnam. Yet Leah Pfeiffer, the Area Representative, has mentioned that…

Welcome Home For 188th Air Defense Artillery at Alerus Center in Grand Forks

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Soldiers with Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 188th Air Defense Artillery, North Dakota Army National Guard are back home! The Grand Forks-based unit was deployed overseas to U.S. Central Command to provide integrated air defense coverage and early warning. This was the unit’s 13th deployment since 2004, making it the most-deployed unit in the North Dakota…

Detroit Lakes Missionary Killed In Angola, Africa

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — A missionary from Detroit Lakes was killed Friday in Africa. Lakes Area Vineyard Church Lead Pastor Troy Easton says Beau Shroyer was killed in an act of violence while serving Jesus in Angola. Shroyer was there with SIM USA, which has been involved in cross-cultural missions for over a century. He was married with five…

Charges Expected for Anthony Kiehl Murder Thursday Night in Grand Forks

Donald Bartlette and Nicholas Wride-ArnoldGRAND FORKS, N.D.(KVRR) — Charges have been forwarded to the Grand Forks County State’s Attorney’s office after the murder of Anthony Kiehl late Thursday night. 45-year-old Donald Bartlette faces a charge of murder while 35-year-old Nicholas Wride-Arnold could face a charge of conspiracy to commit murder. Officers found the 49-year-old Kiehl unresponsive at a home on…

American Crystal Sugar reports record harvest

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – American Crystal Sugar Company says the 2024 sugar beet harvest was a record breaker. The company says an estimated 15 billion sugar beets were harvested this year. Other harvest-related records were also shattered. American Crystal says October 6 was a record piling day with 1,223,362 tons piled. The previous record was set on October 19, 2021….

LIVE: Learning About the Strange and Unusual (in Pets)

FARGO — Are you looking for a learning experience this weekend? Perhaps something to set the mood for spooky season? Or maybe you’ll just meet an unexpected new best friend. That’s what can happen if you check out the annual Fargo Exotic Pet Expo at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds this Saturday, October 26th. They feature vendors, animal experts, and…