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Glyndon Police Chief Vogel takes home “Night to Unite” burger crown

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — As is tradition, police chiefs and sheriffs across our region competed for bragging rights to see who can cook the best burger. It’s part of the 18th annual Night to Unite celebration that goes on the first Tuesday of every August. Nine contestants, but only one can take home gold. “There’s a lot of secret recipes…

New program in place to help NDSU student athletes

FARGO, ND (KVRR) – Name, Image and Likeness deals are all the rage in college athletics. It provides an opportunity for college athletes to make money while in school. At North Dakota State University, the Green and the Gold Collective has been made to help the athletic programs. This program is spearheaded by Jay Bartley, the president of the collective….

Examining the factors behind the lack of severe weather locally

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — If you have noticed fewer severe storms this summer, you are right. As of Tuesday morning, The National Weather Service has issued one hundred thirteen severe thunderstorm warnings and fifteen tornado warnings. This number is not quite as low as the seventy-two severe weather warnings issued in 2009, but still below average. The reason behind the…

Grill for Paws BBQ raises money for Homeward Animal Shelter for Dogust

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Happy Dogust! It’s a universal birthday for shelter dogs around the globe and a Fargo Bank is throwing a party. Capital Credit Union teams up with Homeward Animal Shelter for the “Grill for Paws BBQ Lunch”. It’s to raise money for the shelter and get people thinking about adopting dogs or cats. Everyone had a…

LIVE: Tree Pose at Yoga In The Garden

Spiritual growth, with heirloom tomatoes on the side.

FARGO — It’s a big day at Growing Together Community Gardens on the city’s south side — the first day of  the farmer’s market — and that means the volunteers have to get warmed up first. They leave their garden aprons in the grass, set aside their sun hats, and take up positions on their yoga mats for a sun…

Recreational marijuana is now legal in Minnesota but the state is still working out retail sales

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota’s legalization of recreational marijuana went into effect Tuesday, allowing people 21 and older to legally possess and grow their own marijuana for recreational purposes, subject to limits as the state establishes a legal cannabis industry in the coming months and years. The midwestern state is the 23rd in the country to legalize recreational marijuana. Surrounding states — including Wisconsin,…

ND Education Standards & Practices Board wants a teacher shortage emergency declared

BISMARCK, ND (KVRR) – The teacher shortage in North Dakota has taken another twist, as the state’s education standards and practices board sent a letter to Governor Doug Burgum. They are asking him to declare a crisis regarding the teacher shortage. This declaration would come with a waiver to allow certain student teachers to be in the classroom without a…