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No arrests after bank robbery in Alexandria

Police in Alexandria continue to investigate a bank robbery there Thursday afternoo

ALEXANDRIA, Minn. (KFGO/KVRR) – Police in Alexandria continue to investigate a bank robbery there Thursday afternoon. According to the Alexandria Police Department, shortly before 4:30 p.m., a man walked into the downtown Bremer Bank location, showed a teller a gun, and demanded money. No one was hurt and the suspect got away with an undisclosed amount of cash. Responding officers…

Unity Medical Center recieves four-star rating

GRAFTON, N.D. (KVRR) — A Grafton healthcare provider is receiving recognition for their excellence in serving their rural community. Unity Medical Center in Grafton has been awarded a four-star rating by the National Rural Rating System. The program recognizes excellence in rural healthcare based on patient satisfaction, quality of care, and overall hospital performance. Unity Medical Center leaders say that…

“Demo Day” helps students explore construction careers

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The North Dakota Construction Leadership Council held their annual demo day event at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds, teaching students about their options in the construction fields. The event gives students an opportunity to get hands on with the equipment with the help from local construction workers. “By having some chaperone’s own site from the…

EPA To Spend $29 Million in North Dakota To Replace Lead Service Lines

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — North Dakota is getting nearly $29 million to identify and replace lead service lines. The money comes from the Environmental Protection Agency as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law signed by President Biden. EPA Regional Administrator KC Becker says everyone deserves access to clean drinking water. Lead can cause a range of serious health impacts, including…

UPDATE: Police Respond To Threat at Northern Plains Steel in North Fargo, Make Arrest

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR 6:15 PM UPDATE) — Fargo Police arrest 38-year-old Nosakhere Holmes of Fargo for terrorizing after being called to Northern Plains Steel in north Fargo. The department received a report of a threat around 3:45 this afternoon. Lt. Junell Krabbenhoft says out of abundance of caution due to the information the caller provided, several officers responded. Our reporter…

Pet Connection: Meet Gumby

Gumby could be a great bird for someone who might be afraid of the commitment it takes to keep birds as pets

  Gumby could be a great bird for someone who might be afraid of the commitment it takes to keep birds as pets. The 11-year-old White-Capped Pionus is pretty laid back. He won’t demand attention as much as other parrots usually do. Birds like him typically have lifespans of around 30 years. He has a beautiful white head with green…

Osgood Elementary assistant principal placed on leave, school district investigating

Joshua DahlWEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The assistant principal of a West Fargo elementary school is on paid administrative leave. Osgood Elementary Assistant Principal Joshua Dahl was placed on leave on Tuesday, April 30 pending an internal investigation. “The situation that led to Mr. Dahl being placed on leave is specific to two learners, whose families are working closely with…

T-wolves plan for Finch to be with them for Game 1 versus Nuggets. Still hope for sideline presence

The Minnesota Timberwolves are planning for coach Chris Finch to be with them in Denver to begin their Western Conference semifinal series following his knee surgery — and considering seating configurations that would allow him to safely be on the bench during games.

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch holds his knee after colliding with Timberwolves guard Mike Conley during the second half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Phoenix Suns Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Phoenix. The Timberwolves won 122-116, taking the series 4-0. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves are planning for coach Chris…

Groundbreaking Held for The Avery, Future Home of F-M Community Theatre

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Another big project gets underway in downtown Fargo. A groundbreaking ceremony was held for The Avery, on the site of the former Avery Tractor Company on NP Avenue. Kilbourne Group says the six-story building will feature nearly 200 apartments, a nearly 500 spot city-owned parking garage and serve as the new home for Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre….