MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Hunger relief advocates, farmers, university officials and community leaders are calling for some improvements within the farm bill. The F-M community shared their perspectives on food insecurity programs including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and what can be implemented in the latest farm bill. “One thing I’ve learned about farm bills is they always tell you,…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — We have finally seen more rainfall hitting the valley, supplying moisture to fields, lawn, and gardens. But, with the increased precipitation that also means more mosquitoes. Last week, the Cass County Vector Control put up forty new traps in the metro area but aren’t seeing any changes in the number of mosquitoes being caught. “We…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Ticks are on the rise in the Fargo-Moorhead area. And while they can pose a threat to people, they also are dangerous for your furry friends. But, there are treatment options, ways to prevent ticks from becoming a problem. This includes repellents and avoided areas where ticks are known to be a problem. But if you…
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Officials are urging North Dakotans who receive Medicaid renewal forms to complete and return them within 30 days, given that thousands of people who were still eligible were removed from the program last month. State Health and Human Services says about 13,000 Medicaid recipients in North Dakota were due for renewal at the end of May,…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Six Dollar General stores in North Dakota that were hit with $2.5 million in fines for 32 violations are contesting those findings. A Department of Labor rep says the cases will be reviewed by the Independent Occupational Review Commission. The inspections in late 2022 in Casselton, Garrison, Hillsboro, Killdeer, Minot and Tioga found aisles, emergency exits…
FARGO (KVRR) – The Fargo Park District has rolled out a new program to encourage kids to get out and about while enjoying the summer sun. The Neighborhood Sports Series is a three-part event where kids can shoot some hoops, throw some footballs and play some soccer. “It’s got to start somewhere right?” said Pace Maier, the event supervisor with…
FARGO (KFGO) – The time for Gov. Doug Burgum’s anticipated announcement that he will be a candidate for the Republican nomination for President has been moved up by an hour. Originally, the announcement was set for 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. According to a Burgum spokesman, it will now take place at 10:30 a.m. at Sanctuary Events Center in downtown Fargo. No…
DEVILS LAKE, N.D. – Two juveniles are in custody in connection with an armed robbery in Devils Lake. Police said they were dispatched to an apartment shortly before 9 p.m. Monday where a resident reported two people in masks, one with a gun, broke into his apartment, grabbed and held his child, and threatened him at gunpoint. The victim gave the…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A GoFundMe account has been started for the family of two people killed in a Fargo apartment fire. 27-year-old Adrian Zamarron Tellez and his 3-year-old daughter, SerenityRae Bell Zamarron, were found in their second floor apartment that was on fire on Friday afternoon. The fundraiser says Serenity died of smoke inhalation on Friday. Her dad died…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — A Grand Forks man faces charges after assaulting an officer during a traffic stop this morning on Washington Street South. Officer James Opp was responding to a report of a drunken driver and pulled over 43-year-old Brian Pyle. After a short conversation, Pyle tried to run on foot and Opp tried to stop him. That’s…
