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Moorhead railroad underpass to open to traffic on Friday

City leaders hold a ribbon cutting and party to celebrate the near completion of the project

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) –  After decades of planning and five years of construction, the new underpass in Moorhead will open to traffic on Friday. We spoke to city officials and one business owner hoping for a return to normal in the area. The ribbon is cut on the new $51 million railroad underpass at Main and 20th and 21st Streets…

EMS on alert for heat related illnesses

Medical officials are on alert for heat related illness especially with people working outside for long periods of time.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)-They say typically if it’s just one hot day they see less heat trauma but that can change when there is a heat wave over multiple days. Symptoms of heat fatigue can be confusion, slurred speech, profuse sweating, nausea, vomiting, cramping and headaches. To avoid these symptoms it’s wise to stay hydrated and near air conditioning. “We’re looking…

Employee Who Deleted Late AG Stenehjem’s Emails Resigns

Wayne StenehjemFARGO, N.D. (AP) – An employee in the North Dakota attorney general’s office who handled the deletion of the former AG’s email account has resigned. Administrative assistant Liz Brocker, who helped clear the email account of former attorney general Wayne Stenehjem after he died in office, turned in her resignation letter on Friday. A previous open records request showed…

Jamieson Capital Financial of Fargo Ordered To Stop Doing Business

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Jamieson Capital Financial of Fargo has been ordered to stop doing business in the state by North Dakota Securities Commissioner Karen Tyler. She says Jeremy L. Carlson is not currently registered as a securities professional in any capacity in the state. Tyler has ordered the immediate suspension of the firm’s registration. There are numerous allegations of…

MN National Guard welcomes first Jewish chaplain

ST. PAUL – The Minnesota National Guard is welcoming its first Jewish religious leader. Rabbi Frederick Kamil was sworn in during a ceremony Saturday on the steps of the State Capitol. He moved to Minnesota last year from Detroit and says he’s always wanted to join the military. State Chaplain Colonel Buddy Winn says adding Rabbi Kamil to the chaplaincy…

Celebrating National Ice Cream Day at Kone’s Kreamery

You may want to cool down in that summer sun with a cold treat.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- It’s National Ice Cream Day! Kone’s Kreamery in Fargo is one ice cream shop that celebrates yearly, and they have a special buy one scoop get one free special. According to NationalDay.com Americans eat more ice cream than any other country in the world. The average American eats around 4 gallons of ice cream each year. “For…