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Local truck drivers compete in Truck Driving Championship

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Truck drivers from around the region tested their driving skills and safety at the annual North Dakota Truck Driving Championship at the Holiday Inn in Fargo Saturday. The drivers completed a course around the parking lot that tests their skills with simulated real life scenarios. Some of these scenerios included avoiding roadkill and an alleyway dock….

UPDATE: Missing Fergus Falls Man Found Safe

****UPDATE 8:30 pm 06/23/24**** Abdinour Alasow was located safe. Thank you for your assistance. FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — Fergus Falls Police are attempting to locate 27-year-old Abdinour “Abdi” Alasow. He left his adult foster home around 10:15 Saturday night. Alasow is black, 5’9″, 200 pounds with short black hair. He was last seen wearing gray sweatpants and a dark…

Attorney General Releases 2023 North Dakota Crime Report

Report shows overall decrease; rise in crimes against persons

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley held a press conference to discuss the release of the 2023 North Dakota Crime Data Report. The report, which categorizes crimes reported to police across the state, showed a marginal increase in so-called Group A Offenses, which include crimes like murder, robbery and drug violations. According to the report there…

Diverse coalition forms to oppose ending property tax

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Keep it Local Coalition is constituted of a broad range of members united in their opposition to the End Unfair Property Tax ballot measure in North Dakota. The coalition includes members from various economic sectors, including agriculture, energy, natural resources and real estate, as well as unions, educators and first responders groups. Coalition chair Chad…