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Fire Causes Significant Damage and Displaces Residents of a House in South Fargo

February 20, 2025

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo firefighters respond to a report of smoke coming from a house that was locked and unoccupied around 5:45 p.m. Crews forced their way inside the house at 5533 20th Street South and found a fire on the second floor. They had it out within 10 minutes. They say the house sustained significant damage and a…

Free School Lunches Proposed for North Dakotans

The bill would use money from the Legacy fund to ensure kids were properly fed every day at school.

February 20, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

BISMARCK, N.D. – Free school meals could be coming to North Dakota public schools. A House bill with bipartisan support would appropriate $140 million from the Legacy Fund to cover school lunches for two years. Other supporters of the bill include student council members, a spokesperson from the American Heart Association, and the president of North Dakota AFL-CIO. They say…

Bill Introduced to Name Rhubarb Official State Vegetable

Rep. Matthew Heilman says he was made aware that North Dakota did not have an official state vegetable by a constituent family of his.

February 20, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – Do you love rhubarb? It could soon be the new state vegetable. Representative Matthew Heilman of District 7 introduced the bill after being contacted by some of his constituents. A family homeschooling their kids discovered that North Dakota has no official state vegetable. So they suggested rhubarb as the best option. Heilman agreed – and put his…

Southern Valley Fire & Rescue To Provide Narcan Leave-Behind Kits

February 20, 2025

TJ Nelson,

HORACE, N.D. (KVRR) — Southern Valley Fire & Rescue will start handing out Narcan leave-behind kits to people at risk of an opioid-related overdose. The kits include two Narcan nasal spray devices and the steps to be taken in the event of an opioid overdose. They are joining forces with Fargo Cass Public Health for the program. It is funded…

North Dakota Is One Of At Least Twenty States Pushing A Resolution For Term Limits in Congress

February 20, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Sen. Jeffery Magrum of Hazelton, North Dakota is the primary sponsor for a resolution to amend the U.S. Constitution and impose term limits on members of Congress. Currently, nine states have passed a similar resolution and at least twenty states have added the resolution to be passed. It does not specify how long a member of…

Stress is One of The Leading Factors For Increased Heart Disease

February 20, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Heart Disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. It can affect anyone with a variety of symptoms. The cause comes from stress. “The body releases hormones, stress hormones when the body is exposed to chronic stress, adrenaline, and cortisol. These hormones are good in small amounts and for a short period of…

Turtle Mountain celebrates “Surreal” homecoming of Leonard Peltier

February 20, 2025

Alex Bertsch,

BELCOURT, N.D. (KVRR) – Around the country, Leonard Peltier is a controversial figure, “Growing up, Leonard Peltier’s name was almost a character in a book.” But here on the Turtle Mountain Reservation, he’s the stuff of legend. A living legend they thought they’d never see alive again. “It just shows the resilience of what it means to be, not Turtle…

The Scenic Theater in Lisbon, ND Set To Close in March after 114 Years in Operation

February 20, 2025

TJ Nelson,

The Scenic Theater in Lisbon, North Dakota/2013LISBON, N.D. (KVRR) — The screen is about to go dark at one of the oldest continually operating movie theaters in America. The Scenic Theater, which was first opened in 1911, has scheduled it’s final movie and will close in March. “Dogman” will be shown this Friday, Saturday and Sunday and again on March…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Bea

February 20, 2025

Emily Welker,

VALLEY CITY, N.D. — Think this winter’s been tough on you? Then you can relate to little Bea the pit bull. Volunteers with Sheyenne Valley Friends of Animals say they found her and a companion dog dumped at a Valley City-area rest station in the freezing cold earlier this winter. There’s no telling how long the two dogs were out…

LIVE: Strike A Blow Against For Kids Who Need Mentors

February 20, 2025

Emily Welker,

FARGO — It’s been 30 years of giving kids and teens in the region the right relationships they need to tackle the journey toward adulthood. But this year, the wait list for kids looking to match with mentors at Big Brothers Big Sisters is almost as long as the list of kids they’re currently serving. That’s part of what officials…