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Gov. Burgum Talks Issues In Presidential Run on Fox Business

Presidential candidate Gov. Doug Burgum of North Dakota is weighing in on a number of hot button issues including the idea of issuing a pardon for former President Donald Trump. Appearing on ‘Cavuto: Coast to Coast’, Burgum says that’s a hypothetical and he would never commit to a pardon this early in the process. He says President Biden could pardon…

West Nile virus confirmed in Grand Forks

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — West Nile virus was confirmed in a pool of mosquitoes collected in Grand Forks. The city is urging people in Grand Forks and East Grand Forks to take extra precautions to avoid being bit. The Health Department recommends you use bug spray that contains DEET, limit your outdoor activities when mosquitoes are most active, wear…

Don’t Forget To Bee There: Pollinator Party at Baker Garden & Gift

FARGO — You might not think of bees or other stinging, flying insects as popular party guests. But a lot of groups are trying to lure them to their parties this summer, and they want you to do the same. South Fargo-based garden center Baker Garden and Gift is celebrating the opening of its new pollinator garden with a special…

Annual Air-Race Classic begins at Grand Forks International Airport

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — For the first time in its 46-year history, the all-women annual Air Race Classic began its takeoff from Grand Forks International Airport. “The Air-Race Classic, it’s been 6 years in the making since 2017. We had to delay it due to Covid so we’re really excited that we finally got everyone here, there’s a great turn-out…

LIVE: Celebrating Diverse Cultures & Diverse Flavors On World Refugee Day

Multiple groups are coming together for a World Refugee Day Potluck at Gooseberry Park Tuesday evening

The Fargo-Moorhead area is a diverse community. Celebrate some of the people who bring so much that makes our community special. Tuesday is World Refugee Day. Multiple groups are coming together for a World Refugee Day Potluck at Gooseberry Park Tuesday evening. You can also enjoy food from a half-dozen local international restaurants. Juba Restaurant and Cafe sent goat meat…

Horace City Council Reinstates Controversial Property Tax Break

The Horace City Council voted to reinstate a controversial property tax break for new home construction

HORACE, N.D.  (KFGO/KVRR) – The Horace City Council voted to reinstate a controversial property tax break for new home construction. The abatement was suspended earlier this year. The council’s action Monday night is a victory for the Fargo-Moorhead builders and realtors, who twice packed the city council meeting, trying to protect the tax break. The council action means new homes…

Special Ops Team Arrests Suspect Wanted in Foster Co. Gross Sexual Imposition Case

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (KVRR) — A suspect wanted in a gross sexual imposition case in Foster County is arrested by the James-Valley Special Operations Team. 33-year-old Kristopher Abshere of Carrington was taken into custody just outside the city. The special ops team was called in since Abshere was believed to be a safety risk to officers and the public. According to…