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Veteran suspended from volunteering at Fargo National Cemetery after outhouse opposition

United Patriotic Bodies Commander Jason Hicks is suspended from volunteering at the Fargo National Cemetery for six months by VA officials.

July 25, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – United Patriotic Bodies Commander Jason Hicks is suspended from volunteering at the Fargo National Cemetery for six months by VA officials. It’s because of claims of intimidation and harassment in opposing an outhouse proposal. Tom Krabbenhoft says there was no due process and the punishment was just handed out. We received an email from David Huth,…

People In Grand Forks Start Clearing Away Tree Debris

July 25, 2022

TJ Nelson,

National Weather Service Grand ForksGRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — People in Grand Forks can start dropping off storm debris for free at the city landfill. Crews from the city and Grand Forks Park District are making one pass of the entire city to pick up tree debris left from the storm Saturday morning. People are asked to put items on…

North Dakota Getting Nearly 8,000 Doses of Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine

July 25, 2022

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — A new COVID-19 vaccine is coming to North Dakota this week. The state is getting a one-time allocation of 7,800 doses of Novavax. Health care providers are being trained about the vaccine and will begin offering the shots soon. The Novavax vaccine is available to adults 18 and older in a two-dose series, 21 days apart….

Fargo City Commission may change noise ordinances downtown

July 25, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo City Commission moves ahead with looking into changing noise ordinances for food carts and trucks and street performers downtown. The proposal includes increasing decibels from 50 to 80 and limiting that to 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. It would also no longer issue permits for use in public right of way unless its part…

Fargo City Commission votes down resolution to add two seats

July 25, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo City Commission declines a resolution from Commissioner John Strand to add two seats to the commission in a three to two vote. Commissioner Dave Piepkorn had concerns about how to pay for the new commissioners and additional support staff. Commissioner Denise Kolpack felt it was too soon to educate voters to put it on…

“The Pyramid” Site To Host $500 Million Bitzero Blockchain Development

July 25, 2022

TJ Nelson,

CAVALIER CO., N.D. (KVRR) — Developer Bitzero Blockchain will acquire and redevelop the historic Stanley R. Mickelsen Safeguard Complex at Nekoma, North Dakota, commonly known as “The Pyramid.” It will be turned into a highly secure center for high-performance computing and data processing. The announcement for the $500 million investment was made by Gov. Doug Burgum. The facility’s carbon footprint…

Active Shooter Training Tonight in Kindred, Tuesday in Tower City

July 25, 2022

TJ Nelson,

CASS CO., N.D. (KVRR) Law enforcement, fire and EMS will be all over Kindred Public Schools tonight for active shooter training. It starts at 6 p.m. and goes until 9 p.m. It is being conducted by Cass County Sheriff’s Office along with the school district. The training will also take place at Maple Valley Public Schools in Tower City on…

Man Dies Over A Week After Motorcycle Crash in Walsh County

July 25, 2022

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — A Grand Forks man has died of injuries from a motorcycle crash over a week ago in Walsh County. Highway patrol says 43-year-old Cory Anderson was riding with a group of motorcyclists about 5 miles north of Forest River on July 16. They say Anderson hit a soft patch on the gravel road and lost…

Dilworth Police and Minnesota Twins teach life through baseball

Dilworth Police and the Minnesota Twins team up to play ball with kids at free baseball clinic.

July 24, 2022

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DILWORTH, M.N. (KVRR)- Dozens of kids came out to Bob Marshall Field to get better, they were put through drills to learn the basics of baseball. The clinic was filled with kids from ages six to 12, they were given first hand instruction from coaches and trainers who work with professional ball players. We’re all former players. So it’s really…

Kid Rock Fans Rage After Concert Is Canceled Friday Night Due To Storm In Minot

July 24, 2022

TJ Nelson,

MINOT, N.D. (KVRR) — There is a back-and-forth going on over the cancelation of Kid Rock’s concert Friday night at the North Dakota State Fair due to a storm. Many in the crowd of thousands of people got more than a little rowdy, some were even arrested. That man stormed the stage after the announcement was made and was quickly…