FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo School Board members vote against giving themselves a 50% raise. The vote at Tuesday night’s board meeting was six against and two in favor of the raise. The only two voting for the raise were Greg Clark and Jim Johnson. The Planning Committee had approved a recommendation to increase board member compensation from $1,000 per…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – Grand Forks Public Health and Women’s Way are reminding women to go get screened for cervical cancer in a unique way. They are using quilts in the city to get people’s attention. These quilts were made by or in memory of women who have battled the cancer and precancerous HPV lesions. The quilts can be…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s colorless, it’s odorless, it’s tasteless and it can cause major problems for your health. We are talking about radon, which is radioactive gas. Over time, high levels of radon can cause serious health issues, including lung cancer. Just ask Dr. Stephanie Dahl who had her own health scare due to radon when she found out…
RICHLAND CO., N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A semi and trailer are destroyed by fire on I-29 south of Fargo. The rig caught fire in the southbound lanes near the Christine exit. Southbound traffic was detoured to the off and on-ramps while clean-up was underway. State Patrol Sgt. Kristjan Helgoe says a tire blew with debris hitting a fuel line, starting the…
Gov. Doug BurgumBISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The day after he announced he won’t seek a third term, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum highlighted his administration’s accomplishments and remaining hopes in his annual State of the State address. North Dakota’s biennial Legislature isn’t in session this year, but Burgum has made the speech an annual tradition. He said his last year in office…
North Dakota’s sole U.S. House member announced his candidacy on Tuesday for governor, the day after Gov. Doug Burgum said he won’t seek a third term. Republican Rep. Kelly Armstrong is the first to formally announce a campaign in what is expected to be a competitive race among Republicans for the party’s nomination. Armstrong, an attorney and former state GOP…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Red River Valley Fair is shaking up the entertainment lineup this year by bringing in a well known comic. Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias will take the grandstand stage on Sunday, June 30. Iglesias has recently become the second-highest-grossing touring comedian. He has over 1.1 billion views on YouTube. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 A.M. at…
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A North Dakota judge ruled Tuesday that he won’t block a part of a state law that doctors say puts them at risk of prosecution if they perform an abortion to save a patient’s life or health. State District Judge Bruce Romanick said the request for a preliminary injunction “is not appropriate and the Plaintiffs have presented no…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo City Commission turns down an appeal by The Windbreak over a liquor license violation. That means the establishment will have to pay a $500 penalty. Police say a 23-year-old woman crashed her car into a pole and was charged with DUI after leaving the bar last July. Staff and a manager are accused of over-serving…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Veterans are prepared to be Freez’n for a Reason as part of this year’s Frostival. The FM Legion Riders will spend 48 hours living and sleeping outside in the elements for the 4th straight year. This year’s Freez’n for a Reason starts at 4:00 p.m. Friday, February 2nd at the Moorhead American Legion and goes until 4:00…
