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UND Athletics Partners With Sanford Health For Student-Athlete Care

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Sanford Health is becoming the official physician provider for UND student-athletes. The partnership is effective July 1. UND Athletics Director Bill Chaves says they are looking forward to working with Sanford Health to improve athletic and personal performance. Sanford Health opened a clinic in east Grand Forks in 2000 and another clinic in 2021. They…

Whooping cough confirmed at Fargo Davies High School

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – The North Dakota Department of Health says one case of pertussis, also called whooping cough, has been confirmed in a theater group at Davies High School in Fargo. The health department sent an email to parents Wednesday, saying that the disease was confirmed in a student. Symptoms include coughing fits, prolonged coughing, and coughing to the point…

Charges Dropped Against Suspect in Bemidji Rape Case After DNA Doesn’t Match

BEMIDJI, Minn. (KVRR/FOX9) — Prosecutors have dismissed charges against a man suspected in a reported gang rape in Bemidji last fall after DNA tests came back without a match. Oscar Luna of Texas was charged with criminal sexual conduct after an 11-year-old girl reported being attacked. She was brought to the hospital after the assault and found to have injuries…

SWAT training this week near road closure in Moorhead

Red River Valley SWAT will be training in the area of 11th Street and Main Avenue in Moorhead from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – SWAT members are using the area near a road closure for some training this week. Red River Valley SWAT will be training in the area of 11th Street and Main Avenue in Moorhead from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday. Officers will have firearms visible, but they will not be using live rounds. People may also hear yelling…

Partial solar eclipse can be seen across the region on April 8th

MOORHEAD, Minn., (KVRR) — The solar eclipse is set for April 8th and preparations should be made to enjoy it. The eclipse will be hitting the United States from 12 pm- 4pm in different areas. Here in Fargo, we are expected to see the eclipse from 12:49-3:09 pm and a maximum sun blockage of  63 percent. To see totality, people will…

Local law enforcement on changes in policing and crime trends in the metro area

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – The top police chiefs in the metro area gathered in Moorhead to share current trends in crime and policing in the region. From Fargo Police Chief Dave Zibolski to Clay County Sheriff Mark Empting, some of the biggest trends revolved around mental health issues in the community to the importance of mutual aid between law enforcement…

Breaking Benjamin To Rock The Grandstand at Red River Valley Fair

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Red River Valley Fair has just added another big act to its grandstand lineup. Multi-platinum rock band Breaking Benjamin will take the stage on Saturday, July 13. Fair organizers say the band promises an unforgettable night of rock and roll. Tickets go on sale Friday morning at 10 at RedRiverValleyFair.com. Other grandstand acts include Blake…

Bail Set for Larimore Man Charged With Murder After Standoff With Authorities

(undated mugshot)GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — The Larimore, North Dakota man who was shot by authorities after an alleged murder makes his first court appearance by zoom from Altru Hospital. 43-year-old Troy Larson is charged with felony double a murder, attempted murder and seven counts of reckless endangerment. Bond was set at $1 million. On Saturday March 23, authorities say…