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Backers of North Dakota congressional age limits get year to gather ballot signatures

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Supporters of a proposed ballot measure that would set congressional age limits in North Dakota have one year to gather enough signatures to put the matter to a public vote. Secretary of State Michael Howe on Friday approved the petition format, starting the timeline for those behind the measure to gather the signatures of at least 31,164 North Dakota voters. Jared…

Alice Man Hospitalized After Accidental Firearm Discharge

CASS CO., N.D. (KVRR) — A man in rural Alice, North Dakota is injured after accidentally firing a gun. Cass County Sheriff’s Office says 79-year-old Edward Roth suffered a non-life-threatening injury from an accidental firearm discharge early Sunday evening. Roth was taken by Sanford Airmed to be treated at the hospital. His condition is not known.   Categories: Local News,…

LIVE: Making a Miracle

Miracle Treat Day is Thursday, July 27

FARGO,N.D. (KVRR) —  Area Dairy Queens are mixing up miracles this week, and you can help by stirring in some support for sick kids. It’s Miracle Treat Day on Thursday, the day a dollar from the sale of each Dairy Queen Blizzard goes to Sanford Children’s Hospital for the care of sick and injured children from right here in our…

Police investigating downtown Fargo assault

FARGO – (KVRR-KFGO) – An assault outside the Salvation Army in downtown Fargo closed part of the 300 block of Roberts Street Monday. Police responded to the report of an assault just before noon. A police spokeswoman says the people involved in the altercation have been identified and there is no threat to the public. The investigation is ongoing and…

Identity of Man Pulled From River in Valley City Last Week Released

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO)– Valley City Police release the identity of a man whose body was pulled from the Sheyenne River a week ago. He is 22-year-old Branden Elias who was reported missing from Independence, Minnesota on July 17th, the same day his body was recovered in Valley City. Independence is just east of Minneapolis. This image from a local…

Fargo Man Sentenced for Sexual Abuse of a Minor

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo man is sentenced in Cass County District Court for sexually abusing a minor. The judge gave 49-year-old Marc Leslie 20 years in prison for gross sexual imposition with a victim under 15 and 5 years for solicitation of a minor victim under 15. The terms will be served concurrently and he’ll be eligible for…

Adam’s Ribs: Judging The Devils Lake Ribfest

I had an opportunity this weekend that not many get. I got to eat 14 different ribs for free. Sometimes this job opens amazing doors for you.

  I had an opportunity this weekend that not many get. I got to eat 14 different ribs for free. Sometimes this job opens amazing doors for you. The Devils Lake Chamber invited me to be a judge for their 8th annual Ribfest competition. Thank you for the opportunity. It’s always fun to head back to the city where I…