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Reading to break a record and promote youth literacy at West Acres

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Another year, another opportunity for a group working to celebrate early literacy with “Read for the Record”. And you might recognize the guy reading this years selection, KVRR anchor TJ Nelson. What has been a staple for the NDSU Chapter of the Golden Key International Honour Society revolves around them and other groups reading the same…

Change of command for the Red River Valley SWAT

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A new man is in charge with the Red River Valley SWAT team, as one of Fargo Police’s own will take over. Lt. Matt Christensen will have big shoes to fill after Capt. Bill Ahlfeldt was promoted. “To be put into this role is definitely an honor,” said Lt. Christensen, who takes over as tactical commander….

Ex-UND player Pinto suspended 41 games by NHL for gambling

Shane Pinto (UND)GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KNOX-KVRR) – Former University of North Dakota forward Shane Pinto of the Ottawa Senators has been suspended 41 games by the NHL for “activities relating to sports wagering.” The League’s investigation found no evidence that the 22-year-old New York native made any wagers on NHL games. Pinto played at UND from 2019 to 2021. An…

Ace A. Brandt Diesel Center to open at Lake Area Technical College

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KVRR-KWAT) – A dedication ceremony was held for a state-of-the-art diesel technology facility named after a Fargo man. The Ace A. Brandt Diesel Center will be located at Lake Area Technical College in Watertown, South Dakota. Brandt was the founder of Fargo-based of Brandt Holdings, which deals in real estate, agriculture, and industrial equipment. Brandt died of brain…

Bird strike sends Sun Country charter flight back to Fargo

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – There was a several-hour delay and later a cancellation Thursday for passengers on a Sun Country Airlines charter flight from Fargo to Laughlin, Nevada after a bird strike. Darren Anderson, Hector International Airport Assistant Director, estimated about a half dozen gulls struck the plane as it departed shortly after 8:30 a.m. Rory Jorgenson of West Fargo was…

Pet Connection: Get Cozy With Cozy

Cozy is a 3-year-old super soft furball with a very mild temperament

  Cozy is a rarity. Heather Klefstad with Homeward Animal Shelter says only about 20% of orange cats are female. That’s exactly what Cozy is. She’s a 3-year-old super soft furball with a very mild temperament. She’s good with kids, cats and most likely dogs. She will even let you dress her up, which is perfect for Halloween. Here is…

Autoworkers reach a deal with Ford, a breakthrough toward ending strikes against Detroit automakers

DETROIT (AP) — The United Auto Workers union said Wednesday it has reached a tentative contract agreement with Ford that could be a breakthrough toward ending the nearly 6-week-old strikes against Detroit automakers. The four-year deal, which still has to be approved by 57,000 union members at the company, could bring a close to the union’s series of strikes at targeted factories…

Police say there’s an active shooter in Lewiston, Maine, and they are investigating multiple scenes

In this image taken from video released by the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office, an unidentified gunman points a gun while entering Sparetime Recreation in Lewiston, Maine, on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. Maine State Police ordered residents in the state’s second-largest city to shelter in place Wednesday night as the suspect remains at large. (Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office via AP)LEWISTON, Maine…