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Unloaded Airsoft BB Gun Found on Student At Fargo South High School

February 22, 2023

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — An unloaded airsoft BB gun is found on a student suspected of being under the influence of marijuana at Fargo South High School. A teacher tipped off the administration. In a statement from Fargo Public Schools, they say no BBs or any form of ammunition were found on the student, in the student’s possession or in…

MATBUS stopping bus routes Wednesday night

February 22, 2023

Site Staff,

FARGO-MOORHEAD (KVRR) – MATBUS is suspending service at 6:45 Wednesday night because of a blizzard warning. The Downtown Fargo Ground Transportation Center will close at 7:00. MATBUS staff will monitor the weather and warns customers for possible service impacts on Thursday. Categories: Local News Tags: MATBUS

LIVE: New Conference Highlights Growing Latinx Culture In Metro

The Tri-College Alliance of Latinos is a new collaboration between Latino/Hispanic students from Concordia College, MSUM and NDSU

February 22, 2023

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – A celebration of Latin-x culture and a push to connect Latino and Hispanic people is coming to the valley. The Tri-College Alliance of Latinos is a new collaboration between Latino/Hispanic students from Concordia College, MSUM and NDSU. They’re hosting their first conference this Friday. It’s free. Everyone is welcomed to come. They will discuss Latino…

Minot Air Force Base added to Air Force cancer review

February 22, 2023

KVRR Staff,

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Air Force’s review of cancers among its nuclear missile corps will include all personnel who worked on, guarded, supported or operated the nation’s ground-based warheads, Air Force Global Strike Command announced Wednesday. Nine officers who had worked as missileers — the airmen who launch the warheads from underground silos and control centers — at Montana’s Malmstrom…

Junkyard Brewing Building New Taproom In West Fargo

The brewery says renovations are set to start next month at the site of a former bank on 409 Sheyenne Street

February 22, 2023

Site Staff,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A popular Moorhead brewery has big plans to expand into North Dakota. Junkyard Brewing announced they are opening a West Fargo taproom and released renderings of the proposed site. Renovations are set to start next month at the site of a former bank on 409 Sheyenne Street. It will be a two-story taproom with bars…

Rep. Armstrong Talks Irrigation, Illegal Immigration and More at N.D. Legislature

February 21, 2023

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Representative Kelly Armstrong is in Bismarck to talk about the work he is doing in Washington, D.C. Armstrong addressing both the North Dakota Senate and House. He told state lawmakers about four new bills just introduced in the U.S. House including an online notary bill and Pick Sloan Irrigation bill which gives farmers access…

Xcel Energy prepares for all possibilities with severe weather

February 21, 2023

Site Staff,

NORTH DAKOTA & MINNESOTA (KVRR) – Local Xcel Energy leadership went over the forecast with line workers Tuesday morning. “When Mother Nature strikes, we’re going to be there to solve it and get the power back on,” Xcel Energy Principal Manager Tony Grindberg said. Grindberg believes it’s important to not react to severe weather, but be proactive. “Fortunately we don’t…

Minnesota Legislature Takes Action On Felon Voting & Puts Sports Betting Back On The Agenda

February 21, 2023

KVRR Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Senate moved Tuesday to restore voting rights to convicted felons as soon as they get out of prison instead of continuing to require them to complete their parole before they can cast a ballot. The Senate took up the “Restore the Vote” bill less than a week after the Minnesota Supreme Court upheld…

Moorhead Man Arrested For Kidnapping Woman, Faces Numerous Charges

February 21, 2023

KVRR Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — A Moorhead man is accused of kidnapping a woman early Saturday. 45-year-old Hector Flores fled from police but was blocked by a snowbank after pulling into the parking lot of a business. He refused officers commands while a female passenger was screaming and trying to get out of his vehicle. Flores claimed he had a gun…

Walz Declares Peacetime Emergency In Minnesota as Twin Cities Expected To Get 2 Feet of Snow

February 21, 2023

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL (KVRR/KFGO) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has already declared a peacetime emergency and authorized the National Guard to provide emergency relief services for stranded motorists. Walz says Minnesotans have a part to play: Plan ahead, drive safe, and limit travel. MnDOT has more than 800 snowplows and 1,600 snowplow drivers across the state that will be working day…