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Africa Liquor License
Business, North Dakota News

Africa International Restaurant & Nightclub’s liquor license suspended

We don't have a liquor license at that point it's suspended so I'm not sure if we're going to be open."
Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A local business is no longer able to serve alcohol after Fargo City Commissioners vote to temporarily suspend its liquor license. “I move that the commission find cause to immediately suspend the liquor license of International African restaurant LLC,” Fargo City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn said. In a special commission meeting, Fargo City Commissioners vote unanimously to…

Pendleton Trial
Crime, Local News, North Dakota News

Opening statements delivered, witness testimony begins in Pendleton trial

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – Opening statements are given and witness testimony begins in the trial of the man accused of killing his mother and Grand Forks Police Officer Cody Holte. In the prosecution’s opening arguments, prosecutor Carmell Mattison emphasized the state’s reliance on photos and videos as evidence in the trial of 42-year-old Salamah Pendleton. That was made clear…

Hoeven Drought
North Dakota News

Sen. Hoeven discusses drought with producers in Argusville

Senator John Hoeven and members from the Risk Management and Farm Service Agencies making their final stop on their tour discussing drought conditions across North Dakota.
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ARGUSVILLE, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota is just one of many states seeing major drought conditions. “We have bad drought in North Dakota and so we need to help our farmers and ranchers and particularly our ranchers are feeling it now. They need feed, forage to take care of their cattle and of course, it affects our farmers too,” North…

Gordmans
Coronavirus, Coronavirus-ND, North Dakota News

Sanford Health Closes Gordmans Vaccination Center

They are already offering vaccines at their primary care and walk-in clinics.
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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Sanford Health is closing its vaccination site in the former Gordmans building due to a decrease in appointments. They are already offering vaccines at their primary care and walk-in clinics. Sanford has administered 48, 910 vaccines since the opening of the center. In total, there have been more than 170,000 patients vaccinated across the Sanford footprint….

Pets Fireworks
North Dakota News

Protect runaway pets on Independence Day

"Fireworks are scary so turn on a radio or TV something to drown out the sound."
Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A local animal shelter is reminding people of pet safety when out celebrating this holiday weekend. People with a local shelter say Independence Day celebrations are the leading cause for family pets to go missing or end up at the local pound. One way to ensure your furry friends are safe is to have a pet…
Local News, North Dakota News

Fargo nightclub’s liquor license suspended, effective immediately

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – The Fargo City Commission has suspended the liquor license of a nightclub with a lengthy list of issues. Effective immediately, Africa International Restaurant and Nightclub is barred from serving alcohol.  The city commission’s vote was unanimous. The Fargo Liquor Control Board recommended a 60-day suspension.  City Auditor Steve Sprague says the suspension will stay in effect pending the…
North Dakota News

South Dakota law banning Down syndrome abortions goes into effect

Jim Monk,

PIERRE, S.D. (KVRR) – A new law goes into effect in South Dakota Thursday which bans abortions when tests indicate a fetus may have Down syndrome. “Several pro-life bills that I signed are becoming law in South Dakota TODAY, including a ban on abortions based on a Down syndrome diagnosis” Gov. Kristi Noem said on social media Thursday.  “We’re protecting…
Local News, North Dakota News

North Dakota term limits petition submitted for approval

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) – A group has submitted to the Secretary of State a proposed state Constitutional amendment for term limits. The measure would limit the Governor to two four year terms, and legislators could serve up to eight years in each House. It would not affect current office-holders. Another provision would prohibit the Legislature from putting a Constitutional amendment…

Athletes
North Dakota News

National Sports Champions Headline StartupBREW Fargo

The Lamoureux twins and Connor McGovern gave the crowd great advice on their entrepreneurial journeys.
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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Developed by non-profit group Emerging Prairie, Startup BREW Fargo is a weekly event on Wednesday mornings to learn, support, and inspire people to come together and explore their entrepreneurial journeys. “Here at Emerging Prairie we believe that entrepreneurs do better and success faster when they have access to one another and a community that supports them,”…