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April Is National Donate Life Month

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — April is National Donate Life Month, a time for all Americans to celebrate the generosity of those who have saved lives by becoming organ donor. We also honor the families and friends of donors who have supported their loved one’s decision to donate, as well as the caring and committed professionals who serve the transplantation community….

Governor Tim Walz reiterates support for Ukraine

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Over two dozen governors gathered to participate in a video conference call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Governor Walz calls Zelenskyy’s move to take part in the conference is “politically smart” since the states hold the majority of the power on the issue. “He had two-fold. One he was out there to thank the governors for…

Ojibwe woman makes history as North Dakota poet laureate

BISMARCK, ND. (KVRR/AP) — North Dakota lawmakers have appointed Denise Lajimodiere as the state’s poet laureate. The Ojibwe member of the Turtle Mountain Band in Belcourt becomes the first Native American to hold the position. She has written several award-winning books of poetry. She’s considered a national expert on the history of Native American boarding schools and wrote an academic…

North Dakota State Radio experiencing issues with 9-1-1 calls

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Sunday afternoon, State Radio dispatchers were notified about callers experiencing connectivity issues while using 9-1-1 from multiple areas across the state. Those using 9-1-1 have reported calls being dropped or being notified that all circuits are busy. State Radio dispatchers are still able to receive location and phone number information from the caller and will immediately…

LIVE: Garden Tours Return to the Metro

Plus, a peek at where things are already in full swing in our local gardening world.

  FARGO — There’s still several feet of snow on the ground, but gardeners are already getting into high gear. And KVRR was lucky enough to get a peek behind the scenes at Baker Garden and Gift’s big production facility on the city’s south side. They’re prepping pots and plugs ahead of plant shoppers looking to score the best and…

Governor Walz will be in Moorhead on Friday

His focus is affordable child care and flood mitigation efforts

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Governor Walz will be in Moorhead tomorrow on a multi-purpose trip. In the morning, he’s hosting a roundtable discussion on his plan to make child care more afforable and accessible for people in Minnesota. Later in the day, Walz will join Mayor Shelly Carlson and Senator Rob Kupec among others to tour the city’s flood mitigation…

Minnesota utility will keep stake in North Dakota coal plant

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota utility has reversed its decision to divest from a large North Dakota coal-fired power plant, citing new risks in the Midwest electricity market and new customers. Fergus Falls-based Otter Tail Power announced in 2021 that it would sell its minority stake in the Coyote Station Power Plant in Beulah, North Dakota, and end its involvement with the…