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May the fourth be with you this weekend at the Plains Art Museum

  FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – May the fourth be with you this weekend at the Plains Art Museum. The museum is hosting its annual Plains Art Gala on Saturday, May 4th. This year’s theme is Sci-Fi Artistry. It’s fitting the gala is on May 4th, a day associated with Star Wars. That’s not the only Star Wars connection to the…

Second suspect arrested for bar burglary in Vergas

Donald Merrill, Sr.FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – Investigators have made another arrest in a recent burglary at Billy’s Corner Bar & Grill in Vergas, Minnesota. In March, the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office took a report that a handgun to be given away in a raffle had been stolen. Deputies arrested 24-year-old Donald Merrill Jr. for burglary and being a felon…

Crash Leaves Amazon Semi Jackknifed Along I-29 in Fargo In Rainy Weather

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Emergency crews respond to a crash in this rainy weather along I-29 in Fargo. It appears a van and semi were involved in the incident earlier this evening. The semi with an Amazon trailer was jackknifed off the northbound lane of the interstate right before the 13th Avenue South exit. North Dakota Highway Patrol responding along…

4 Luv of Dog Rescue holds annual art show

FARGO (KVRR) — 4 Luv of Dog Rescue held their second annual Art Show and Fundraiser Sunday. The fundraiser was held in partnership with mixed media artist Les Sholes. Sholes says that he started partnering with 4 Luv of Dog Rescue because he is a big dog lover himself. He said that he is excited to get to do this…

Therapy dog helps NDSU students destress

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — With Finals Week approaching, NDSU brought in a therapy dog to help students destress. Frankie, a two-year-old golden doodle from Therapy Pets of the Red River Valley, stopped by the NDSU Library to visit with students studying for their finals. He showed up with a fresh haircut, ready to help students take a break from their…

MSUM hosts event for immigrant and refugee students

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — MSUM held their first Pathways to MSUM event on Saturday to help immigrant and refugee families learn about their options for education at the school. The event was held in partnership with the Immigrant Development Center, and aimed to help students learn about their options at MSUM. According to the IDC many of students from immigrant…

South Dakota governor, a potential Trump running mate, writes in new book about killing her dog

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem — a potential running mate for presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump — is getting attention again. This time, it’s for a new book where she writes about killing an unruly dog, and a smelly goat, too. The Guardian obtained a copy of Noem’s soon-to-be released book, “No Going Back: The Truth on What’s Wrong with Politics…

Sen. Nicole Mitchell Pulled From Committees After Arrest in Detroit Lakes

State Sen. Nicole Mitchell (D) Woodbury, Minn.ST. PAUL (KVRR/FOX9) — State Senator Nicole Mitchell of Woodbury, Minnesota is being relieved of her committee assignments and removed from caucus meetings following her arrest for suspected burglary in Detroit Lakes. Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy made the announcement in a statement. She says the case has been sent to the Senate Subcommittee…

Red River Valley Woodcarvers share their art at 47th Annual Wood Arts Festival

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Red River Valley Woodcarvers held their annual Wood Arts Festival Saturday and Sunday, sharing their art with fellow carvers, and hoping to inspire a new generation. The event featured artists from around the region sharing their woodcarving creations and expertise. Event organizer Rhonda Smith said that the response they saw this year was encouraging. “I…

Man Faces DUI of Drugs Charge After Crashing And Ending Up In A Slough Near Jamestown

STUTSMAN CO., N.D. (KVRR) — Two people are helped get out of a slough after a crash Thursday afternoon near Jamestown. North Dakota Highway Patrol says the driver, 60-year-old Dwayne Cason of Dickinson, lost control on I-94 and went into the ditch and then across open water. The vehicle came to rest in cattails. Cason and his passenger, 60-year-old Linda Rocha…