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Recreational pot bill fails in North Dakota Senate

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) – The North Dakota Senate has soundly rejected a bill that would have legalized recreational marijuana. Supporters say the bill was designed to head off a potential initiated Constitutional measure, which would be more wide open than what the bill would have allowed. Republican Sen. Judy Lee of West Fargo told her colleagues she believes adult marijuana…
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Shelter in place ordered while deputies attempted to serve eviction notice

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – A Fargo neighborhood was told to temporarily shelter in place Thursday while Cass County deputies attempted to serve an eviction order. Sgt. Tim Briggeman says deputies were attempting to serve the eviction to a man living in the 500-block of 22nd Ave. N. Briggeman says the deputies noticed concerning conduct that appeared threatening in nature. Deputies set up…
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North Dakota warned Ten Commandments bill could lead to lawsuits

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota lawmakers are being warned that a bill seeking to shield schools and teachers from lawsuits arising from posting the Ten Commandments in classrooms is unconstitutional. Attorneys and education officials say the bill would lead to costly and unwinnable legal fights in federal court. They told the House Judiciary Committee Wednesday that the bill likely violates…

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Pet Connection: Meet Saint

He's the longest rescue animal at Kritter Krazy, in more ways than one.
Emily Welker,

Last weekend, a lot of you were probably spending your St. Patrick’s Day celebrating in downtown Fargo. In spite of St. Patrick’s famous snake-ridding skills, there’s one in our region no one’s managed to move along yet. And this Saint — a Ball python — has the patience of a Saint. He’s Kritter Krazy’s longest rescue, having been there without…
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Happy Harry’s Ribfest is back in June 2021

Site Staff,

Fargo, ND – The Happy Harry’s RibFest you know and love returns this June at FARGODOME. Enjoy ribs, brisket, pulled pork, chicken and all your favorite foods from 11am-11pm daily. Happy Harry’s RibFest, FARGODOME and Radio FM Media will follow local guidelines in place at the time of the event for the health and safety of the organizers and attendees….
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Suspect Wanted In Connection To Assault Turns Self In

Charged With Attempted Murder
Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. – Fargo Police say an person wanted by police has turned himself in and is charged with Attempted Murder this morning. 30-year-old Pajebo Duncan, of West Fargo is accused of stabbing a person and running them over with a vehicle at Love’s Travel Stop in Fargo. It happened shortly after 10:30 Monday night. The victim’s injuries don’t appear…

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Labor Union Sponsors Food Giveaway

Locals lined up and received numerous donations of food
KVRR Staff,

FARGO N.D. (KVRR) – Regional unions are giving back to the metro in a way that can benefit multiple families at once. “The more boxes the more people we get it out to it’s all going out to people that are in need that’s the way I look at it,” Building Trades Union President Jason Ehlert said. The Labor Union…

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Essentia Health And Altru Are Opening Up COVID-19 Vaccines To More People

TJ Nelson,

FARGO & GRAND FORKS, N.D.(KVRR) — Essentia Health is making it easier for everyone to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine appointment. They are asking both patients and non-patients to visit MyChart online if you meet your state’s current eligibility criteria for the shots. MyChart was previously only available to patients of Essentia Health. If you do not have online access, you…