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Two arrested on drug charges after anonymous bomb threat

October 9, 2023

KVRR Staff,

CAMPBELL, Minn. (KFGO) – A bomb threat led to a pair of drug arrests in Campbell south of Breckenridge Monday morning. The Wilkin County Sheriff’s Office says its dispatch center received a 911 text message reporting that someone was in danger, a bomb was involved and deputies should respond immediately. Deputies from Wilkin, Otter Tail, Traverse and Grant Counties went…

A Live Fire Training Exercise Is Planned at Hector International Airport on Tuesday Night

October 9, 2023

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — If you drive by Hector International Airport Tuesday night, you’ll likely see a fire. The airport’s fire department will be doing a training exercise from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. They say you should not be alarmed if you see open flames beginning around 8 p.m. while the training exercise is underway. They expect it will…

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Sanford Children’s will host “Boo to the Flu” events to get kids vaccinated

October 9, 2023

Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Sanford Children’s is bringing back it’s “Boo to the Flu” events. They say it’s an exciting and child-friendly way to get your kids six months and older vaccinated ahead of the flu season. Kids are welcomed to wear their costumes. The events are being held in Valley City, Grand Forks, Devils Lake and Fargo. *Friday, Oct. 13,…

Burgum offering gas gift cards as campaign seeks donors ahead of 3rd GOP debate

October 9, 2023

KVRR Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFGO) – Gov. Doug Burgum has now launched a gas gift card program as he makes a push to qualify for the third Republican presidential debate. Burgum’s campaign says with gas prices rising, the “Bidenflation” gift card program will give people a chance to get some relief. New donors to the campaign will receive a $20 gas card…

N.D. church tour group sheltering in Bethlehem while Israel-Hamas conflict rages

October 9, 2023

KVRR Staff,

FacebookBETHLEHEM, West Bank (KVRR/KFGO) – A group of eastern North Dakota priests and parishioners are sheltering in Bethlehem in the West Bank after a major conflict between Israel and the terrorist organization Hamas started over the weekend. Father Phil Ackerman, head pastor at Holy Cross Catholic Church in West Fargo is helping lead the trip. He says the more than…

Nursing Home Resident Dead After Pants Caught Fire While Smoking

October 9, 2023

KVRR Staff,

LAKOTA, N.D. (KFGO) — A nursing home resident in Lakota, North Dakota is dead after his pants caught fire. Nelson County Sheriff Kurt Schwind says the unusual incident happened Friday. Schwind says the man went outside to smoke and started a fire on the ground. He then attempted to put it out by driving over the flames with his mobility…

LIVE: Getting Pelted By Water Balloons For Breast Cancer Awareness

To mark the $500 milestone for Adam's Real Men Wear Pink campaign, Emily, Mariah and Bree threw pink water balloons at him live on air

October 9, 2023

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – This is your first reward for helping me in my Real Men Wear Pink campaign this month for the American Cancer Society. My goal is to raise $2500 this month that goes to help cancer patients in our region. I’m wearing pink every day on air and asking for donations. For every $500, we’re doing something…

MSUM Homecoming kicks off this week

October 9, 2023

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – MSUM is excited to kick off their homecoming events this week. From crafts to food to sports MSUM has it all planned for this fun-filled week. Not only is homecoming for students, alumni, and teachers but it is also a great way for the public to get involved with their local university. All week long there…

Fargo man injured in semi crash in Becker County

October 9, 2023

Jim Monk,

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – The driver of a semi was injured after he lost control of his vehicle and went into a ditch in Becker County on Saturday morning. It happened at mile marker 44 on Highway 113. First responders discovered the driver, 32-year-old Rouby Mankenley St. Charles, of Fargo, suffered non-life-threatening injuries as a result of the crash…

ND Republican Sen. Cramer To Run for Another Term in 2024, Dem. Candidate Also Emerges

October 8, 2023

TJ Nelson, Alison Voorhees, Jim Monk,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer is already looking ahead to 2024. The Republican says he is getting ready to run for reelection. He says, quote, ” I’m preparing for that possibility.” He also says he does not foresee anything that would cause him not to run again. Cramer was first elected to the senate in…