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Local Vigil Held For Minneapolis Trans Woman Who Was Attacked

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) —  After a violent attack on a trans woman at a light rail station in Minneapolis last week, the community was outraged. “It’s really unfortunate that we’re just outted for violence.” says Rynn Willgohs the organizer of the vigil. This prompted a community outcry and renewed concerns for the safety of trans individuals. In coordination with a…

N.D. Legislature Approves Increase in THC Dosage

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — North Dakota Legislature has approved a measure to allow patients on medical marijuana to receive 6,000 milligrams of THC within a 30 day period, an increase from 4,000 milligrams. The measure amending an initiated measure passed with the required two-thirds votes in each chamber. Republican Rep. Brandon Pritchard of Bismarck says some patients can get by…

Risk for Spring Flooding Increases Slightly With Snowfall, Still Manageable in FM Metro

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — The new National Weather Service flood outlook shows the risk for moderate or higher spring flooding has increased. Levels are now expected near or above long-term historical averages across the Red River Basin. Moderate to isolated major spring flooding is in the outlook for much of the mainstem Red River and southeastern North Dakota tributaries….

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Otis

Haircut notwithstanding, this guy is really handsome.

Have you ever come away from the salon with a haircut you just knew wasn’t doing you any favors? Now imagine having to go on TV with your new ‘do, and you’ll know exactly what Otis is going through. This fluffy fellow came to the Morning Show with his friend Heather Klefstad from Homeward Animal Shelter, and he’s definitely feeling…

LIVE: Embracing Our Inner Child At KidCo. Children’s Museum

KidCo. opened this week but already has plans to expand

They haven’t even been open a week, but the people behind the Metro’s new children’s museum are already expanding. We got to spend the morning checking out plenty of the fun things kids can do at the new KidCo. Children’s Museum. Now, the museum is taking over the space of its departing neighbor, Hotdog Pet Salon. They plan to use…