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Police Searching for Suspects who Threatened Man with Gun at Motel

A man told police that three other men threatened him with a gun at his motel room.

October 24, 2019

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JAMESTOWN, N.D.–Jamestown Police responded to a call of a man with a gun at the Jamestown Motel at approximately 2:50 a.m. on Thursday. A man told police that three other men threatened him with a gun at his motel room. Officers searched the scene, but were unable to locate the suspects. The incident is still under investigation. …

North Dakota’s Ethics Commission has Declined Its First Complaint

It isn't clear what will happen to the complaint now that is has been declined.

October 24, 2019

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BISMARCK, N.D.–North Dakota’s fledgling Ethics Commission has declined its first complaint. The five-person commission met in a 10-minute closed session Wednesday and then voted unanimously to decline the complaint on the basis that it falls outside the commission’s jurisdiction. Retired district judge Ron Goodman, who chairs the commission, wouldn’t provide a copy of the complaint and referred questions to an…

Jamestown Man Arrested for Domestic Violence Incident

Several formal charges pending review by the Stutsman County State's Attorney.

October 24, 2019

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JAMESTOWN, N.D.–A Jamestown man was arrested after threatening to harm one person and himself in a domestic violence incident on Wednesday. Jamestown Police responded to 1600 11 Avenue NE at approximately 10:50 p.m. and were informed the suspect, 54-year-old Shawn Teggatz, was inside the building and possibly armed. When officers attempted to contact Teggatz, he barricaded himself inside and refused…

North Dakota Gov. Burgum Announces Plans to Seek Reelection

Burgum defeated Democrat Marvin Nelson and Libertarian Marty Riske in the November 2016 gubernatorial election.

October 24, 2019

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BISMARCK, N.D.–Gov. Doug Burgum has announced his plans to seek reelection in 2020. In a video announcement posted on YouTube Thursday, Burgum highlights accomplishments since he and Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford took office three years ago. Burgum says they are “reinventing government with modern business efficiencies” and have “turned a budget shortfall into a budget surplus and cut government spending…

Fargo City Commissioner Floats Idea of Doing Away With Airport Authority

The fate of the Authority could be decided next week in executive session

October 24, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — After a walkout because the Municipal Airport Authority voted to reject the City of Fargo’s memorandum, the city moves to decide the fate of the board. “They decided not to sign that, and so they want to do all their human resources, payroll, computer technology all those things independently,” Fargo City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn said. The Airport…

NDSU President Dean Bresciani takes on the role of student for a day

Their goal is to create a better relationship between students and the university.

October 24, 2019

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FARGO, N.D.- It originated from a concept being done in schools in the U.S. called Shadow a Student Challenge. All week 35 administrators, faculty and staff are being paired up with students for a day. They were strategically chosen to participate from a wide range of fields of study. This morning, it was President Dean Bresciani’s turn to step into the…

AT&T Donates To Great Plains Food Bank Basket Drive

Some of the things purchased include soap, paper towels and other household items.

October 24, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — AT&T is dialing into helping those in need for the holiday season.The phone company is donating 5 thousand dollars to help pay for supplies for local school pantries. The money goes to a great effort by the Great Plains Food Bank. Some of the things purchased include soap, paper towels and other household items. The supplies benefit…

Marijuana found at Minot Air Force Base missile launch site

October 23, 2019

KVRR Staff,

MINOT, N.D. – The military says marijuana was found at a Minot Air Force Base nuclear missile facility. Air Force Sgt. Benjamin Smith says the undisclosed amount marijuana was found Oct. 9 at a missile alert facility. He says the drug was discovered above ground and not near missile operators. Minot has one of the nation’s two B-52 bomber bases and…

Canned goods are artwork at West Acres Mall

The goal is to help end hunger in the community.

October 23, 2019

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FARGO, N.D.- Super Mario Brothers, the American flag and a living room are some of the creations being showcased until the end of the week. Architects, engineers, interior designers and students are invited to participate in creating the artwork that will later be donated to Great Plains Food Bank. The teams are being judged and you can even pick your…

Crews contain chemical spill at West Fargo business

October 23, 2019

Site Staff,

WEST FARGO, N.D. – Crews respond after 250 gallons of calcium chloride leaked at a West Fargo business. They arrived at XPO Logistics trucking company on the 1700 block of 2nd Avenue Northwest around 2:00 Wednesday morning. The West Fargo Fire Department says the chemical came from a semi trailer in the parking lot of a warehouse. Calcium chloride is…