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Those without health conditions still at risk during high air quality alert

"In Fargo, Moorhead and Grand Forks we're forecasting red air quality which is unhealthy for all individuals."

July 14, 2021

Aaron Walling,

NORTH DAKOTA & MINNESOTA (KVRR) — Air conditions are on high alert as wildfires in parts of the U.S and Canada are pushing smoke through the upper Midwest. With several large fires burning across Montana, Wyoming and Canada, officials from the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality are warning people on how the hazy and smoky conditions may affect them….

Ole & Lena’s Pizzeria Closing In West Fargo

July 14, 2021

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, N.D. — A pizzeria in West Fargo is closing its doors for good in a few weeks. The owners of Ole & Lena’s posting on social media that the restaurant will close July 31. They say their lease is up at the end of the month and the landlord has made other plans for the space. They had…

Joan Jett And The Blackhearts Are Heading To West Fargo

July 14, 2021

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, N.D. — She might hate herself for loving you, but she loves performing for crowds of people! Joan Jett and the Blackhearts are coming to The Lights in West Fargo on Saturday, September 11th. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member has 8 platinum and gold albums and hits including “Bad Reputation” and “I Love Rock ‘N…

Sen. Klobuchar expects to hear if Canadian border is opening up soon

July 14, 2021

Aaron Walling,

U.S. & CANADA (KVRR) — As COVID-19 restrictions ease up across North Dakota and Minnesota the question remains on when Canada will open its border. The northern neighbor has only allowed essential travelers to enter the country. Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar says an announcement is expected within the next week. She has been working alongside 15 other senators to push…

Pendleton guilty of killing his mother and Grand Forks police officer

July 14, 2021

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – Salamah Pendleton is convicted of killing his mother Lola Moore and Grand Forks Police Officer Cody Holte. He was also found guilty of the attempted murder of Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Sergeant Kelly McLean and Corporal Ron Nord. “Count one as for the charge of murder, extreme indifference to the value of human life as…

Woman accused of vandalizing Jesus statue, driving over gravesites, back in jail

July 14, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – A Barnesville woman who was recently accused of vandalizing a statue of Jesus and driving over gravesites at a Fargo cemetery is back in jail. Fargo Police say 28 year-old Blair Whitten was arrested around 5:00 p.m. Tuesday in the 1200 block of 4th St. N. According to police, officers responded to a report of a disturbance…

USDA Authorizes Emergency Crop Insurance Procedures During Severe Drought

July 13, 2021

TJ Nelson,

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Department of Agriculture has authorized emergency procedures and issued new flexibilities for crop insurance providers to help ensure quick and fair adjustments and payments to producers. It comes as they weather severe drought conditions. USDA is allowing insurance companies to accept delayed notices of loss in certain situations. They are also simplifying paperwork requirements for filing…

Man Injured In Devils Lake Apartment Fire in June Dies of his Injuries

July 13, 2021

TJ Nelson,

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. — A man injured in a Devils Lake apartment fire last month has died. 65-year-old Dennis Holler died earlier this month. Holler lived across the hall from the unit where the fire started early in the morning of June 18. He had been flown to a Minneapolis area hospital for treatment and later died. Categories: Local News,…

Importance of protecting skin from the sun

Importance of Wearing Sunblock

July 13, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –Essentia Health is helping bring awareness to the effects sun damage can have on the skin. As July is UV Safety Awareness Month, medical professionals are stressing the importance of wearing sunblock as well as sun protecting clothing on a daily basis. Medical staff say an ounce of sunscreen is sufficient enough for the whole body, but…

Update: Jury deliberating Pendleton murder trial

"Aiming for Officer Holte's legs not intending to kill. I knew that if you kill one of these guys it will take a long time getting through it."

July 13, 2021

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UPDATE – The jury in the Salamah Pendleton trial has the case and were sent home around 4:30 Tuesday. They will return Wednesday morning to continue deliberating. Prosecutor Carmell Mattison says Salamah Pendleton’s state of mind was reckless and intentional. “If you recall that book that was in his living room opened up was on the page of homicide. It…