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President Trump Celebrates NDSU Bison Football Championships

Trump is celebrating the Division 1-winning North Dakota State University football team at the White House with a lunch that includes Big Macs, french fries and Chick-fil-A sandwiches.

March 4, 2019

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WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump is again feting football champions with burgers and fries. Trump is celebrating the Division 1-winning North Dakota State University football team at the White House with a lunch that includes Big Macs, french fries and Chick-fil-A sandwiches. Trump served a similar spread that included hundreds of hamburgers to the college football champion Clemson Tigers…

Entire NDSU Bison Football Team Heading To The White House On Monday

KVRR's Keith Albertson Is In Washington, D.C. To Cover The Team's Trip And Meeting With President Donald Trump

March 3, 2019

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — You can bet the majority of NDSU’s football team is heading to bed or already sound asleep at this hour. That’s because the entire team and coaching staff is heading for Washington, D.C. around 4:30 Monday morning to meet the president. We sent KVRR Sports Director Keith Albertson there a day early to cover the trip. Keith said:…

Red River Zoo Calls in Reinforcements to Help With Snow in First Ever Shovelfest

Zoo staff have been shoveling 24/7 this winter

March 3, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Sometimes there’s too much snow for the Red River Zoo to handle. “It’s just almost backbreaking. Removing snow from the animal exhibits as well as along the pathways. The morale goes down because it seems endless,” said Sally Jacobson, executive director of the zoo. Meaning it’s time to phone a friend or in this case, over 40…

Businesses Put on Sled Hockey Gear for a Cause

Hope Inc. has raised over $40,000 so far

March 3, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Employees around the metro are putting on their sled hockey gear for a cause. Hope Inc. is an organization with 20 adaptive sports and recreation programs for kids and adults with mobility challenges. They’re having a sled hockey fundraiser to support the families who use their programs to keep fees low. Over $40,000 has been raised so far….

Young Hockey Referee Found Dead Out In The Cold In Langdon

Conner Sander of Grand Forks was in town to referee the North Dakota Junior Gold hockey tournament

March 3, 2019

TJ Nelson,

LANGDON, ND — A man reported missing Saturday afternoon has been found dead in Langdon. The Cavalier County Sheriff’s Office says 23-year-old Conner Sander of Grand Forks was in town to referee the North Dakota Junior Gold Hockey Tournament and didn’t show up for his game at the Dakota Spirit Arena. About an hour after Sander was reported missing, his body…

Snowbirds Shed Their Winter Blues at Red River Valley Sportsmen’s Show

Several local business owners love the chance to take part each year

March 2, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — The cold temperatures and stacks upon stacks of snow are leading people to daydream about a nice summer’s day. “Now more than ever people are thinking about those great June, July, August, September dates. Get out there, get on the water, get a new boat, get a better dock, or get a new camper or RV and get…

Fargo Public Library Celebrates Dr. Seuss’s 115th Birthday

Kids could listen to The Cat in the Hat, play games, and make some crafts

March 2, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — There were plenty of cats in hats on hand to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s 115th birthday at Fargo Public Library. As part of Read Across America, kids listened to a reading of The Cat in the Hat while also taking part in several Dr. Seuss–themed activities. With more than sixty books including Green Eggs and Ham and The Lorax in his…

4 Luv of Dog Rescue Hosts Microchipping Clinic for Dogs and Cats

52% of dogs with a microchip who go missing are reunited with their owners

March 2, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — 4 Luv of Dog Rescue is making it easier for pet owners to keep track of their four–legged friends. Throughout the morning, people could bring their dogs or cats in to get injected with a microchip that contains the owner’s information. The Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association says 52 percent of missing dogs who have a…

North Dakota’s First Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens

Over a dozen people lined up to learn about how The Botanist's products could help their needs

March 1, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota’s first medical marijuana dispensary opened its doors Friday morning in Fargo. When Justyce Dahl found out a medical marijuana dispensary was opening in Fargo, he drove six hours from Williston to learn about how it could help his chronic pain. “I broke my back in a car accident. I have quite extensive nerve damage in my…

Body of Missing Man Found in Foster County, ND

March 1, 2019

Site Staff,

FOSTER COUNTY, N.D. – The Foster County Sheriff’s Office says deputies found the body of a missing man around 5:30 PM Friday. Police say Rees G. Bennett was found a quarter mile away from the home he was reported missing from. The sheriff’s office has not said where the man was found and said more information may be released Monday. The…