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Recent Weather Could Affect Local Flooding

FARGO (KVRR) – Flooding in our region is nothing new. However, with the recent snowfall there could be a chance for some flooding even this year. The risk of significant flooding has increased since the last outlook due to additional snowfall and delayed melt conditions. Above normal snowfall and precipitation through winter and spring so far along with the continuation of…

North Dakota Speed Limit Bill Zooms to Approval: 80 MPH On Interstates

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVVR/KFGO) — A bill raising the speed limit on North Dakota’s interstates from 75 to 80 heads to Gov. Burgum’s desk. The senate passed the bill by a vote of 25-21 on Wednesday. Last month, the house passed it 65-29. The bill includes speed limit exceptions in city limits. Neighboring states South Dakota and Montana both have 80…

LIVE: The Nice Thing About Ice

You don't have to put your fun on the ice just because it's still cold outside.

Sick of all the ice outside? There’s one way to make it fun while we wait for spring to hit. This weekend, you can catch young athletes taking a spin on the ice at the Moorhead Sports Center for the Moorhead Ice Show. Coaches say it’s a great way to get kids active who may not be into team sports….

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Kraft

Do you have a taste for fun? Kraft's your boy.

If you’re thinking a mastiff mix must come complete with that laid-back, sedentary, couch-potato personality that mastiffs have a reputation for, think again. Kraft is a a big beautiful boy who’s all about being active, and even though he’s two or three years old, he came bouncing into the studio with plenty of puppy energy to play and do tricks…

Bowl For Kids Sake Raising Money For Local Youth

FARGO (KVRR) – Big Brothers Big Sisters is America’s leader in one-to-one youth service. Kids with a Big Brother or Big Sister show real differences in their personal and academic lives. Bowl for Kids’ Sake is an easy and fun way to make a difference in our community. This signature fundraising event for Big Brothers Big Sisters in Fargo took place…

Fargo Schools’ Equity & Inclusion Director resigns, department name will be changed

FARGO (KVRR) – The Fargo Public School District’s Director of Equity and Inclusion is stepping down and the job title is being revised. Dr. Tamara Uselman is the school district’s first equity and inclusion director. She’s held the title since July, 2020. Communications Officer AnnMarie Campbell says Uselman submitted her resignation on March 8 and will continue to be employed…

NY Jets Center and Co-Founder Of Able Games Brings Inclusion To Our Local Schools

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) —  Inclusion in schools is becoming more and more common. Connor McGovern, the co-founder of ABLE games and Center for the New York Jets, is helping bring that inclusion to our area schools. Today McGovern visited Kennedy Secondary School in Fergus Falls to show off the versatility of ABLE in School. “For the two classes we’ve…

Senate bill in ND legislature focuses on parents’ fundamental rights

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — A bill in the North Dakota legislature focuses on parents’ rights, education and consenting medical treatment for their children. The Senate bill would let parents direct the education, moral and religious training of their child. Parents are free to opt out of any school curriculum if they feel it threatens their family values. Supporters say it’s…