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NDSU attracts dozens for games and free candy

It's no secret kids love costumes and candy and thankfully, there was plenty of both at Boo at NDSU.

October 24, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — “The children are having a great time connecting with our athletes, fraternities and sororities, our residence hall groups and just the students that are here to welcome them, they’ve been so excited,” said Leadership Development and Residency Personnel Jen Kacere. Kids racked up on all kinds of candy, played games and were given free admission to…

Law enforcement working to collect pills off the streets at Drug Take Back Day

As Red Ribbon Week continues, Moorhead Police are working to rid our communities of narcotics.

October 23, 2021

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Moorhead, MN, (KVRR)- Officers set up drug take back stands at both Hornbachers locations in Moorhead, where people were encouraged to drop off pills to be destroyed by the DEA. This is an event they do twice a year, once in the spring and once in the fall. They typically bring in around 70 to 100 pounds of pills. Officer…

Protesters with opposing viewpoints take to Veteran’s Memorial Bridge

Activists on different sides of issues like vaccine mandates and police brutality take to the streets in Moorhead to voice their opinions.

October 23, 2021

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Moorhead, MN, (KVRR)- “You can tell with what’s going on in our country it continues to build on both sides, so we’re just taking a stand for freedom,” said Ed Hirchanson of the Freedom Rally. “Right now they’re screaming freedom, they’re saying that they’re against fascism, they’re against government, but they’re saying they’re against government while holding the American flag…

5 injured in house explosion in Cambridge, Minn.

October 23, 2021

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CAMBRIDGE, Minn. (FOX 9) — Authorities are investigating a house explosion that left five people injured early Saturday morning in Cambridge, Minnesota. According to the Isanti County Sheriff’s Office, at 5:31 a.m., dispatch received numerous calls reporting a possible house explosion on the 33000 block of Hilary Circle NE in Cambridge Township. When they arrived, authorities found four people walking…

NDHP: Distracted driver injures 7 people in Cass County, including himself

October 23, 2021

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LEONARD, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A Friday night two-vehicle crash near Leonard has sent seven people to the hospital, according to North Dakota High Patrol. Authorities say at around 9:31 p.m. Friday, an SUV driven by 18-year-old Abraham Cruz of Melrose, Minnesota was carrying four passengers going southbound on North Dakota Highway 18. At the same time, 18-year-old Jaylin Parras from…

Aromatherapy spray linked to US deaths faces recall, one case reported in Minnesota

October 23, 2021

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MINNESOTA (AP) – U.S. health officials may have solved the mystery of how four people in different states came down with a serious tropical disease, even though none had traveled internationally. The four people may have been infected by an aromatherapy spray imported from India. Two of them died. One was a child. The others were from Minnesota, Kansas and…

“I don’t have any idea why I was fired.” Fergus Falls surgeon issues statement after termination

October 23, 2021

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FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — A Fergus Falls surgeon who recently had his practice discontinued by the Lake Region Medical Board after comments he made at a school board meeting has issued a statement saying he does not know why he was fired but that he is thankful for the community’s support. Dr. Jeff Horak, who was contracted to practice…

Glasser Images owner to be deposed under oath, AG’s office subpoenas documents

More than 500 complaints have been received from customers in several states

October 22, 2021

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Attorney General’s office has subpoenaed a Bismarck photography firm that suddenly closed, leaving customers with no way to get their money back. Parrell Grossman, the director of the Consumer Protection & Antitrust Division, says investigators are seeking relevant documents from Glasser Images and owner Jack Glasser. When Glasser Images closed in early October,…

Coats for Kids & Families distribution continues through October

October 22, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – The Salvation Army is distributing coats and winter apparel through October at the Salvation Army in Fargo. “The winter months will be upon us sooner than we are ready for and we want to make sure that all individuals and families are outfitted for the weather we experience” Salvation Army Major Abe Tamayo said. “The community has…

Supreme Court declines to block Texas abortion law, sets hearing

October 22, 2021

KVRR Staff,

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court is not immediately blocking the Texas law that bans most abortions, but has agreed to hear arguments in the case in early November. The justices said Friday they will decide whether the federal government has the right to sue over the law. The court’s action leaves in place for the time being a law…