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Pet Connection: Meet Otis

No matter how soft he looks on your screen, he is so much softer in real life

  Otis is a beauty. No matter how soft he looks on your screen, he is so much softer in real life. He’s a 2 1/2 year-old Tabby/Domestic Long-Hair kitty from Homeward Animal Shelter. Otis is super laid back and loves getting cuddles. He’s gorgeous, with white and grey paws and adorable tufts of hair springing out of his ears….

Two large trucks collide in north Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – (UPDATE 11:56 a.m.) – Shortly before 9 a.m. Thursday, Fargo Police responded to an injury crash involving two semi trucks at 25th St. N. and 40th Ave. N. One semi rear-ended the other one. The driver found at fault suffered non-life threatening injuries and was cited for following too closely. The other driver was not injured…

Habitat for Humanity partnering with Innovative Basement Authority to build a home for a local family

  FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – One local family is looking forward to getting into their own home soon with the help of Habitat for Humanity. The home is located on 10th Ave in North Fargo.This will be the 24th of 55 builds across the US in 2023 that Habitat for Humanity will be constructing.No matter the size or style of…

Minnesota Law enforcement hands out 1,164 citations during Click It or Ticket campaign

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Minnesota Law enforcement agencies brought awareness to seat belt use by running the Click It or Ticket campaign. Michael Hanson, Minnesota Department of Public Safety Director says, “What we do is a couple of times over the course of the year we will focus our enforcement efforts on those seat belt and occupant restraint violations that occur…

NDSU program provides more access to Narcan

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Thanks to a $250,000 state grant, an NDSU program is helping our community have more access to Narcan. NDSU’s ONE program features a team of students and faculty focusing on opioid and naloxone education. They’re partnering with local public health units across the state where you can find Narcan nasal sprays anywhere. “Imagine being in a…

$35,000 grant encourages ND students to get into STEM

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota’s Gateway to Science announces a new round of grants to get the younger generation into STEM. The $35,000 statewide grant encourages people to create projects that directly help at least three school districts. Eligible recipients include K-12 school districts, career and tech centers and other entities that directly impact K-12 education. Applicants will be…

New security measures being implemented at ValleyCon

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – While some of these implementations have been there for a while, it’s a good reminder of security and safety at events. ValleyCon announced on Facebook that there will be measures in place to ensure everyone’s safety. “You don’t want anybody to get hurt by anything at an event. It’s for everyone’s safety.” said Tony Tilton, the…

Alleged Gang Rape Investigation Ongoing Includes 11 People Turned Over To U.S. Border Patrol

BEMIDJI, Minn. (KVRR) — New details into an alleged gang rape investigation of an 11-year-old girl in Bemidji last week. While one man was arrested for sexual assault, 22-year-old Oscar Luna of Texas, twelve other people were located and identified. Bemidji Police say none of them could immediately be identified as suspects in the case and eleven were turned over…