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HPV Vaccines help protect against multiple types of cancer including Cervical Cancer

WEST FARGO, N.D., (KVRR)- January is cervical cancer awareness month and an HPV vaccine can help prevent it. HPV is a virus transmitted through human contact that can cause multiple types of cancer including cervical cancer. The HPV vaccine is a two dose treatment that was first rolled out in 2006. This vaccine is approved for anyone between 9 years old…

Cannabis Management Projects Nearly 400 Dispensaries Will Be Needed in MN

ST. PAUL (KVRR/KFGO) — The Office of Cannabis Management indicates that Minnesota will need at least 381 cannabis dispensaries to meet guidelines approved under state law. That is the agency regulating marijuana policy in Minnesota. It is the first estimate of how many dispensaries could eventually be licensed in the state. Officials say the state legislature could decide to increase…

Coops Work Toward FEMA Coverage After $15 Million in Ice Storm Damage Costs

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — The widespread utility infrastructure damage caused by the severe ice storm in southeast and south central North Dakota has been repaired. But, the cost of that damage is another story with early estimates around $15 million. Josh Kramer of the North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives says that damage is spread out over six distribution…

Fargo School Board members to consider 50% pay raise

FARGO (KVRR) – Members of the Fargo School Board will consider giving themselves a 50% pay raise during their next meeting on Tuesday, January 23. Board members currently earn $1,000 per month. They will discuss a Planning Committee recommendation to increase their pay to $1,500 per month. The board president would be paid an additional $50.00 per month. The last…

‘Next generation’ to take the helm at 2024 Fargo AirSho

FARGO (KVRR) – The 2024 Fargo AirSho is set for July 27 & 28 at Hector International Airport in Fargo. The AirSho committee confirmed on Thursday that the U.S. Navy Blue Angels will headline the event, along with the F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team. The committee also introduced “the next generation of leaders,” Co-Chairs Steve Blazek and Darren Hall, along with…

Pet Connection: Meet Paige & Tinsel

Paige and Tinsel are a couple of sweetheart siblings who would love a good home together

  Paige and Tinsel are a couple of sweetheart siblings who would love a good home together. They’re 13 weeks old. Paige is the girl. She’s solid orange. Tinsel is the boy. He’s got a tuft of white on his belly. They’re very loving cats who love people and other animals. They’re already potty trained and will be fixes as…

LIVE: 98th Little International Livestock Show Celebrates Ag Tradition At NDSU

NDSU is celebrating its agricultural heritage this weekend with the 98th Little International livestock show

  FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – NDSU is celebrating its agricultural heritage this weekend with the 98th Little International livestock show. The Saddle and Sirloin club is putting on the show February 10th with a banquet on the 9th. More than 300 students take part in the livestock show each year. They’ll show off beef, dairy, sheep, swine and goats that…

Amazon will invest in Diamond Sports as part of a bankruptcy restructuring agreement

Amazon will partner with Diamond Sports as part of a restructuring agreement as the largest owner of regional sports networks looks to emerge from bankruptcy

FILE – A Bally Sports logo is shown in the dugout during a spring training baseball game at Roger Dean Stadium, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Jupiter, Fla. Amazon will partner with the Diamond Sports as part of a restructuring agreement as the largest owner of regional sports networks looks to emerge from bankruptcy. Diamond owns 18 networks under the…