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Farmers prepare for hot temps in the region

PAGE, N.D. (KVRR) – The summer heat is expected to rise this week in the region, with temperatures getting up to the high 90’s. Some farmers are concerned what this heat can do to their crops. “If it’s in the 80’s, it’s not bad. But when you get into the 90s it starts to hurt the crops,” said Dale Bjerke,…

City of Moorhead adds steps for people to get solar panels

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – The city of Moorhead has added more steps for homeowners and others to get solar panels. According to the city, there have been at least six applications this year. “We’re trying to protect the public,” said Robin Huston, the city planner and zoning administrator. “A lot of people don’t realize it’s just an east connection for…

Backers of North Dakota congressional age limits get year to gather ballot signatures

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Supporters of a proposed ballot measure that would set congressional age limits in North Dakota have one year to gather enough signatures to put the matter to a public vote. Secretary of State Michael Howe on Friday approved the petition format, starting the timeline for those behind the measure to gather the signatures of at least 31,164 North Dakota voters. Jared…

Alice Man Hospitalized After Accidental Firearm Discharge

CASS CO., N.D. (KVRR) — A man in rural Alice, North Dakota is injured after accidentally firing a gun. Cass County Sheriff’s Office says 79-year-old Edward Roth suffered a non-life-threatening injury from an accidental firearm discharge early Sunday evening. Roth was taken by Sanford Airmed to be treated at the hospital. His condition is not known.   Categories: Local News,…

LIVE: Making a Miracle

Miracle Treat Day is Thursday, July 27

FARGO,N.D. (KVRR) —  Area Dairy Queens are mixing up miracles this week, and you can help by stirring in some support for sick kids. It’s Miracle Treat Day on Thursday, the day a dollar from the sale of each Dairy Queen Blizzard goes to Sanford Children’s Hospital for the care of sick and injured children from right here in our…

Police investigating downtown Fargo assault

FARGO – (KVRR-KFGO) – An assault outside the Salvation Army in downtown Fargo closed part of the 300 block of Roberts Street Monday. Police responded to the report of an assault just before noon. A police spokeswoman says the people involved in the altercation have been identified and there is no threat to the public. The investigation is ongoing and…

Identity of Man Pulled From River in Valley City Last Week Released

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO)– Valley City Police release the identity of a man whose body was pulled from the Sheyenne River a week ago. He is 22-year-old Branden Elias who was reported missing from Independence, Minnesota on July 17th, the same day his body was recovered in Valley City. Independence is just east of Minneapolis. This image from a local…