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Hypersonic Missile Testing program coming to Fargo

  FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Sen. John Hoeven announces that Sky Range is bringing its hypersonic missile testing program to Hector International Airport in Fargo. It is creating a data processing center to catch up with adversaries that have an arsenal of hypersonic missiles. “This approach will speed up innovation and development of these systems, keeping North Dakota…

Sen. Amy Klobuchar talks about efforts to bring down the cost of prescription drugs

DULUTH, Minn. (KVRR) – Sen. Amy Klobuchar along with Minnesota AARP Associate State Director Erin Parrish are highlighting efforts in bringing down the cost of prescription drugs. Medicare released a list of the first ten commonly used, costly drugs that were selected to be subject to negotiated prices beginning in 2026. Klobuchar’s legislation discussed the possibility of lifting a nearly…

Stolen Vehicle Recovered After Stop on Cass County 20, Two Men Facing Charges

CASS CO., N.D. (KVRR) — Two men are arrested after being stopped by North Dakota Highway Patrol in a stolen vehicle. They were stopped around 4 p.m. on Cass County 20 near University Avenue for speeding. During the troopers investigation, he discovered the vehicle was stolen. The driver, 61-year-old Jeffrey Schmitt of Fargo, was arrested for unlawful use of a…

Delta Airlines Replaces Moorhead Teen’s Electric Wheelchair Damaged in June

Addie and her new electric wheelchair/FacebookMOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Finally some good news for young community activist Addie Loerzel: Delta Airlines has replaced her damaged electric wheelchair. Addie and her mom Marisa Bengtson-Loerzel say Delta trashed the last one in June. The teen has spina bifida and relies on a wheelchair to move on her own. With the loss of…

Hector International Airport breaks July passenger record

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Hector International Airport sees a record number of people flying in July. Last month, the airport had a record 44,902 passengers board a plane. The previous record for July was set in 2019 with over 43,000 passengers. The boardings last month represent a 13 percent increase over 2022 numbers. Executive Director Shawn Dobberstein says, “Travel numbers…

UPDATE: Woman Reported Missing In Rural Walker, Minnesota is Located Safe

UPDATED: 8-30-2023 10:30 AM – Cass County Sheriff Bryan Welk reports that the missing female has been located and is safe. The Sheriff’s Office thanks the multiple agencies that assisted with the investigation and search. No other information is available for release at this time. WALKER, Minn. (KVRR) — Cass County, Minnesota Sheriff’s Office is looking for 38-year-old Amanda Gould…