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Pet Connection: Meet Kona

Listen up: this is a great dog.

They say it’s more important to learn to listen than to speak, and in the case of Kona, that’s certainly true. The 4-and-a-half year old bulldog/Affenpinscher mix is deaf, but she hasn’t let that stop her from becoming a fantastic pet companion. She loves other dogs and gets along really well with people. She’s just not a big fan of…

Bill would provide free lunches for every student regardless of income

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Two proposed bills in the North Dakota legislature would give a free lunch to every student in public schools and remove the stigma of those already getting a free lunch. House Bill 1491, co-sponsored by Senator Tim Mathern of Fargo, would give a free lunch to every student in public schools regardless of income. An $89…

“Name a Snowplow” contest voting begins in Minnesota

MINNESOTA (KVRR) — New names for eight snowplows across Minnesota are up for grabs. More than 10,000 names were suggested, but the number of names got narrowed down to sixty. The activity is enjoyable, but choosing your names this year may be more difficult. “It’s just kinda a fun activity, we have a little more names to choose from this…

Fans welcome back Twins Winter Caravan at Sanctuary Events Center

The last time the caravan came to Fargo was in 2020

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Some famous faces from the Minnesota Twins showed up in Fargo. The team’s winter caravan made a stop at Sanctuary Events Center. It was a sold out event. Fans were able to meet with some of the players and coaches before hearing them speak. The players included Josè Miranda, Nick Gordon and 3rd Base Coach Tommy…

Detached Garage and Vehicle Damaged by Fire In Grand Forks

faulty block heater cord

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Grand Forks firefighters are called to a detached garage on fire. It was reported around 3:30 Wednesday afternoon at 219 Seward Avenue. Crews arrived to find smoke billowing out of the roof of the garage. They found a car inside also on fire. It was quickly put out but not before significant damage was done…

Speaker of the House Plans To Remove Rep. Ilhan Omar and Other Dems From Committees

WASHINGTON, D.C. — House Democratic leadership is backing Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar after House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced plans to remove her from the House Foreign Affairs Committee. The head of the Democratic Caucus is predicting that some Republicans will join him in an effort to keep her there. Omar has upset colleagues in the past with anti-Israel statements. She…

Horace City Council Votes 3-1 Not To Extend Tax Abatement Program

HORACE, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Horace City Council votes “not to extend” its tax abatement program for new house construction until July when the council will reconsider it. There was a full house at Tuesday night’s meeting. There are concerns about the growing pains that have resulted from the rapid growth of the city which has resulted in increased property taxes,…