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Sen. Hoeven Hosts Roundtable Discussion Around Market Facilitation Program Payments

The USDA is Providing Assistance to Eligible Farmers Impacted by Tariffs

August 5, 2019

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — With tariffs, trade negotiations and low commodity prices, farmers are still struggling. The USDA is providing eligible farmers nationwide with $14.5 billion in Market Facilitation Program payments. But North Dakota producers have a unique set of challenges. “Certainly some crop diversity that we don’t see everywhere across the country. Weather challenges, obviously, too that compound the situation that…

UPDATE: Man Who Fled Traffic Stop Near Grafton Turns Himself In

Julio Mendoza was last seen wearing blue jean shorts and a red shirt

August 5, 2019

KVRR Staff,

UPDATE – The North Dakota Highway Patrol says Julio Mendoza turned himself in Monday night at the Walsh County Law Enforcement Center. He has been charged with driving while license revoked and fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer GRAFTON, N.D. — Authorities search a Campbell Farms warehouse near Grafton after a man runs from a highway patrol traffic…

Fargo Man Officially Charged With Three Felonies In Girlfriend’s Death

Sheldon Davis claims he's innocent in the death of 52-year-old Denise Anderson

August 5, 2019

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — The Fargo man accused of killing his girlfriend and setting fire to his apartment is set to appear in court Tuesday morning on three felony counts including murder, arson and endangering by fire. Sheldon Davis claims he’s innocent in the death of 52-year-old Denise Anderson. Authorities say she died of traumatic injuries before the fire Thursday. Davis…

Fargo Driver’s License Office is Undergoing Renovation

All Written Knowledge Tests Will be Conducted at Temporary Site

August 5, 2019

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — If you have to take a written driver’s license test, it won’t be at the Fargo Driver’s License Office. They’re temporarily moving all knowledge driver’s license testing to the North Dakota State College of Science building. That’s because the main office is being renovated for the first time in nearly 10 years. The department is adding about…

Devils Lake Fire Chief Wakes Up To Fire In His Own Home

The fire was contained to the stove

August 5, 2019

TJ Nelson,

DEVILS LAKE, ND — Firefighters respond to a stove fire at Devils Lake Fire Chief Jim Moe’s house. They were called out around 4 a.m. after Moe’s dog woke his wife. The couple was able to get out safely. Moe says the appliance had been off all weekend as they were away. He thinks the fire may have been caused…

“Neena” The Tiger Has Died

Chahinkapa Zoo Director Kathy Diekman says Neena was recently diagnosed with pancreatitis and received excellent veterinary care to keep her comfortable.

August 5, 2019

Site Staff,

WAHPETON, N.D. (KFGO) – Neena, the white Bengal tiger at the Chahinkapa Zoo in Wahpeton, has died. Chahinkapa Zoo Director Kathy Diekman says Neena was recently diagnosed with pancreatitis and received excellent veterinary care to keep her comfortable. Neena was 17 years old. She was a young tiger when she was moved to Wahpeton from the Wildlife World Zoo in…

Appeals Court Sides with Farm Equipment Makers

The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on upheld U.S. District Judge Daniel Hovland's decision to prevent the law from taking effect.

August 5, 2019

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BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) _ A federal appeals court has affirmed a decision by a North Dakota judge who blocked a state law meant to protect farm equipment dealers. Four major manufacturers of farm implements filed a lawsuit two years ago challenging the law that permits North Dakota implement dealers to sell generic rather than name-brand replacement parts. They say the…

Man Arrested on Murder, Arson Charges Speaks Out

He says he was at a friend's house when the fire happened

August 5, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — 44–year–old Sheldon Davis was arrested on charges of murder and arson the day the body of 52–year–old Denise Anderson was found in an apartment on 12th Street North. Police say there were traumatic injuries on her that weren’t from the fire. “The only thing I can say is I wasn’t there,” Davis said. When asked if he knew…

Blue Laws in North Dakota Are History

Multiple stores in Fargo opened before noon after the new law took effect on Thursday

August 4, 2019

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota’s law banning Sunday shopping from midnight to noon is now history. Whatever it is you’re in the market for, you can now shop for it on Sunday mornings in North Dakota. That’s because the state’s Blue Laws have been lifted. “Well you’ve never been able to come until after lunch, which kind of gets in…

North Dakota Highway Patrol Keeping Drivers “Alive at 25”

the next one in the metro will be in south Fargo's AmericInn hotel and suites on November 3

August 4, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Some drivers are spending their weekend off the road to go back to the basics. KVRR’s Danielle Church tells how an initiative between the North Dakota State Council and Highway Patrol is helping to keep drivers Alive at 25. When it comes to the rules of the road, North Dakota Highway Patrol trooper William Brown says there’s…