BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota House has killed a bill that would have allowed someone performing an abortion to be charged with murder. The House voted 22-77, defeating the bill that would have carried a life sentence. The bill also sought to make it a felony punishable by up to five years in prison to help women get abortions,…
courtesy, KFGOCHRISTINE, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) – Fire destroyed a machine shop on a farm four miles north of Christine, N.D. Fire Chief Randy Monson says the building was fully involved when firefighters arrived on the scene. He says there was electric heating in the building but if there was an electrical problem it was hard to tell due to damage. The…
FARGO, N.D. — The eerie slowdown at one of the region’s biggest women’s and children’s shelters appears to be over. The YWCA of Cass and Clay Counties serves mostly women and children escaping domestic violence. At first, during the pandemic, shelter workers noticed clients calling more, but not showing up for their appointments to get help and a new safe…
They’re the only animal rescue in the Fargo metro area that specifically serves reptiles and exotic pets. And this morning, they’re up to their eyeballs in small animals, including seven guinea pigs. Since seven is supposed to be a lucky number, let’s introduce you to one of them. His name is Chance. He’s got a beautiful long coat, loves to…
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – A person familiar with the deal says the Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to trade Carson Wentz to the Indianapolis Colts. The Eagles will receive a third-round pick in this year’s draft and a conditional second-round pick in 2022 that can turn into a first-round pick if Wentz plays 75% of the snaps this year or 70% and…
BISMARCK, N.D. – State Department of Health officials say the variant strain of the coronavirus first detected in the United Kingdom has now been confirmed in North Dakota. One person had recently returned from domestic travel before getting sick and the second person was a close contact of the first. Officials say one other case is suspected to be the…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – In a 3-1 vote, the Fargo City Commission decides to extend its face mask mandate until March 22nd. Fargo City Commissioner Tony Gehrig was the sole vote against the face mask mandate extension. Commissioner Dave Piepkorn was not present, but has voted against extending the mandate in the past. The extension comes following a recommendation from…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Sanford Health Vice President Dr. Doug Griffin says it’s no surprise that the U.K. COVID-19 variant has made its way to North Dakota. Even so, he says it does concern him, as there is evidence that the variant is more contagious and may cause more severe illness. Griffin says Sanford Health in Fargo is prepared for…
FARGO, N.D. – The new Mrs. North Dakota Amy Longtin started a tech-focused non-profit to provide tools to kids in need. Tech4kids is donating 20 refurbished laptops to another non-profit focused on education. They were donated by many local companies such as Stoneridge Software and RDO. Tech4kids then made sure they were in good working order. “I reached out to…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) – The North Dakota Senate has rejected a bill that would prohibit abortion clinics from operating within 30 miles of a school. Opponents of the measure say it would supersede the authority of local governments to make zoning decisions. Turtle Lake Republican Senator Howard Anderson says if the bill passed, the state would, in effect, be “banging…
