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N.D. Senators Ask For Review of Fufeng Group’s Land Purchase in Grand Forks

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — North Dakota Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer are asking for a review into Fufeng Group’s land purchase in Grand Forks. The city council has given the Chinese food manufacturer the go ahead to build a $700 million dollar corn-milling facility. The project has drawn criticism from locals over water, air and traffic impacts. Hoeven and…

Ivana Trump Has Died at 73

NEW YORK (AP/KVRR) – The Trump family says the former president’s first wife, Ivana Trump, has died in New York City. Former President Donald Trump posted on social media Thursday that “I am very saddened to inform all of those that loved her, of which there are many, that Ivana Trump has passed away.” The Trumps were a publicity power…

I-94 crash near Moorhead causes injuries

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – Two SUVS, a car and a box truck were part of a multi-vehicle crash on I-94 east of Moorhead. It happened at around 10 a.m. in the westbound lane near the weigh station. Traffic headed west was backed up for miles for more than 90 minutes. State Patrol, Clay County deputies, Dilworth and Moorhead Fire-Rescue were…

LIVE: Journey To Goat Mountain

Goat Mountain is the G.O.A.T. of exhibits at the Red River Valley Fair

  Join KVRR’s Adam Ladwig and Lauren Larsen on a journey to Goat Mountain. Plus, hear about some of the open animal exhibits you’ll be able to see during the 2nd weekend of the Red River Valley Fair. The fair runs through July 17th. Gates open at 11 a.m. daily. Categories: Local News, Morning – In The Community Tags: Goat…

Pet Connection, Puppy Love Edition: Meet Fran & Earl

Fran & Earl got married this week! They're looking to spend their honeymoon in a forever home

  Fran & Earl are the cutest couple. These bonded pitties love each other so much, they got married this week at Homeward Animal Shelter. Fran is 9 1/2 years old. Earl is 11 1/2. They had to go to the pound when their owner couldn’t care for them anymore. But you can give these newlyweds the perfect honeymoon spot,…

MATBUS ridership declining since 2020

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Bus ridership is slowly declining since Matbus opened their doors since COVID. During COVID-19, MATBUS allowed passengers to ride fare-free, but 2021 saw a decrease in passengers since opening up their normal fares again. Several routes, like Routes 14 and 15 starting in downtown Fargo and ending up at West Acres, saw a more than twenty…

Webb telescope could show signs of life in next decade

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The newly released images from NASA’s James Webb Telescope has space fans excited for what’s to come. The images show the farthest we can see of the universe, featuring the formation of stars, dying stars and spirals of galaxies. A professor at MSUM says NASA has worked on the Webb telescope for decades, launching more than…

Around 115 Ukrainian Refugees Resettle In North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — North Dakota’s Refugee Coordinator says 115 Ukrainian refugees have arrived or have been authorized to resettle in the state. Nearly half of them are now in the Bismarck-Mandan area. Several other communities across the state have also welcomed at least one family, including Fargo, Grand Forks, Glenfield, Medora, Jamestown, and Williston. The Ukrainians arriving all have…