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Mother of Sen. Kevin Cramer dies

WASHINGTON (KVRR) – Sen. Kevin Cramer says he’ll attend to family matters this weekend following the recent death of his mother. Clarice Cramer died Saturday at Villa Maria Nursing Home in Fargo. She was 79. “Over the weekend, my Mother Clarice Cramer peacefully passed away after having lived with Alzheimer’s Disease” Cramer said. “Our family appreciates the messages of comfort…

Twelve women & a business honored at YWCA Cass Clay Women of the Year Awards

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s a night showcasing and empowering women at the 48th annual Women of the Year Awards hosted by the YWCA Cass Clay. There are 39 women and Edward Jones Investments nominated in 13 categories. Winners include Agnes Harrington with Share House with the Lifetime Achievement Award, Holly Erickson with West Fargo Public Schools in the education…

Anti-Hate Buttons Handed Out at NDSU

The pins are part of the university's larger "no-hate" campaign.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota State University is handing out pins with messages against hate on campus. The pins are part of the university’s larger “no-hate” campaign. NDSU’s communications manager says the university is putting a stop to hate on campus. The Staff Senate is the group responsible for making the pins promoting anti-hate and inclusion. They say the…

North Dakota population hits record high 779,094

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – Gov. Doug Burgum says North Dakota’s population hit a record high of 779,094 residents on April 1, 2020, and the state had the fourth-highest growth rate in the nation, growing by 15.8% from 2010 to 2020. “The record high 2020 Census count is great news for North Dakota and reaffirms what those of us who live…

Bill passed to stop NDSU ties with Planned Parenthood

BISMARCK, N.D. – The Republican-led North Dakota Legislature has passed legislation to prevent North Dakota State University from funneling federal grant money to Planned Parenthood for sex education. The bill easily passed 35-11 on Monday.  The GOP-led House passed the measure 66-25 earlier this month. It is unclear if Gov. Doug Burgum will sign the bill. The bill says any institution…

Video shows Jesus statue being vandalized, police seeking information

FARGO (KVRR) – Fargo Police have released surveillance video of a person who vandalized a statue of Jesus outside St. Mary’s Cathedral. on April 17. The face of the marble statue at 604 Broadway was spray-painted black.  Police say it happened in the early morning hours of April 17. Investigators are seeking assistance in identifying the person responsible. Anyone with…

Fargo Air Museum: Vietnam Memorial Week Event

The Museum is teaming up with Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 941 to celebrate Vietnam Memorial week.

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Air Museum is paying tribute to Vietnam veterans this week. The Museum is teaming up with Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 941 to celebrate Vietnam Memorial week. The week-long event will include programming of speakers and live entertainment to honor the veterans. Speakers will cover topics such as PTSD, Agent Orange, and suicide prevention. There’s an…