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North Dakota joins states challenging transgender health care protections

Attorney General Drew WrigleyBISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – North Dakota has joined a coalition of seven states challenging a rule by the Biden administration that would preempt state restrictions on gender-affirming care. The legal challenge, which is led by Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, was filed in United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri on Wednesday….

Riverview Dairy reaches out to potential new neighbors with open house in Halstad

HALSTAD, Minn. (KFGO) – Officials with Riverview Dairy are reaching out to potential neighbors to talk about a proposed new 25,000 head dairy operation in Traill County, North Dakota. On Tuesday, Riverview LLP, based in Morris, Minnesota, hosted an ‘open house’ at the old school gym in Halstad, Minnesota, to talk with community members about the proposed dairy operation in…

AC repair demand heats up in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — With the weather heating up, AC repair companies have been flooded with calls from people looking to cool down. We spoke with a technician from Laney’s who said that they have been keeping busy this week as people look to get their air conditioning up and running during this hot weather. While you may need to…

‘Cherries for Charity’ annual fundraiser begins

FARGO — They’re one of the sweetest treats of the summer season. And now, you can indulge, and make life a little sweeter for families in our region struggling with the bitterness of domestic violence. Cherries for Charity is kicking off its 42nd year of fundraising at area Hornbacher’s. For each pound of Bing cherries sold, 25 cents goes toward…

State Rep. Reaches Plea Deal in DUI Case in Grand Forks

State Rep. Claire CoryGRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A Grand Forks lawmaker arrested for misdemeanor DUI in May has reached a plea deal. Republican Rep. Claire Cory pleaded guilty to a charge of reckless driving. Cory received a suspended sentence of 12 days in jail, which she won’t have to serve if she completes the requirements of the agreement including…

Marshfield Clinic To Merge With Sanford Health

Would Combine 56,000 Employees and 56 Hospitals

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Marshfield Clinic Health System has reached a memo of understanding to merge with Sanford Health. Should the merger go through, the combined system would bring together nearly 56,000 employees and 56 hospitals. Sanford Health would serve as the parent company and the headquarters would remain in Sioux Falls. Marshfield Clinic Health System based in Wisconsin…

Fargo man accused of sending, receiving child pornography

Travis FetzerFARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – A 38-year-old Fargo man has been charged with child pornography crimes. Court records show that in May and early June, in conversations with 13 different children and adults on social media, Travis Fetzer sent and received dozens of pictures and videos of boys and girls between 6- and 17-years-old. The kids were in various stages of…

BCA identifies officers, man killed in Crookston use-of-force incident

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — The man killed in a use-of-force incident in Crookston has been identified. 44-year-old Christopher Junkin died of multiple gunshot wounds on June 30. The Minnesota BCA has identified the law enforcement officers who used force during this incident. Crookston police officer Nick Fladland deployed his Taser and fired his handgun, Officer Corey Rich deployed his…