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North Dakota’s Distracted Driving Enforcement Campaign Releases Numbers

Officers issued 58 other traffic violation citations along with 40 for speeding and 24 for not wearing a seat belt

May 9, 2017

TJ Nelson,

NORTH DAKOTA — U Drive. U Text. U Pay. That distracted driving enforcement campaign in North Dakota in April resulted in 390 citations. At least 190 citations were given out for distracted driving. Officers issued 58 other traffic violation citations along with 40 for speeding and 24 for not wearing a seat belt. Law enforcement agencies across the state…

Familiar Names Top Finalist List for West Fargo Police Chief

The search for a new police chief came after commissioners fired Chief Mike Reitan in February over his management style

May 9, 2017

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, ND — The long list of nominees to become West Fargo’s next police chief has been narrowed down to three. The finalists are Fargo Deputy Police Chief Joe Anderson, North Dakota Highway Patrol Lt. Troy Hischer and FBI Supervisory Special Agent Heith Janke. The search for a new police chief came after commissioners fired Chief Mike Reitan in…

Cass County Vector Control Already Battling Mosquito Populations

Cass County Vector Control is making rounds in the community to get rid of mosquitoes before they cause harm

May 8, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — It’s almost that time of year again where the buzzing and biting insects are coming out to play. “Especially at night, sometimes at night when it gets really humid there will be like a thick cloud of them just to attack you left and right,” said Ward Kitzman from West Fargo. “This year we’re seeing mosquitoes in…

Jackie Do My Job: Zookeeper

KVRR's Jackie Kelly Learns What it Takes To Be a Zookeeper at the Chahinkapa Zoo

May 8, 2017

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All week long you can see KVRR’s Jackie Kelly do different jobs throughout the area. The first job Jackie did was learn what it takes to be a zookeeper at the Chahinkapa Zoo in Wahpeton, North Dakota. Her tasks included feeding the animals, giving them enrichment, and cleaning up after them. If you have a job you’d like to see…

RedHawks Donate To Shriner’s Hospital for Home Exhibition Game

Staff with the RedHawks said they tries to be as active in the community as possible

May 8, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — Dig out those foam fingers and baseball hats. The RedHawks hosted their first home exhibition game of the summer. Tickets were $7 each, with a portion of the cost going toward the Shrine Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis. Both new and returning playing battled the St. Paul Saints. This is the organization’s 22nd season. Tickets are available at…

Student Robot Projects Day at NDSU

Computer Science Students at NDSU Present Their Semester Long Robot Projects

May 8, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Computer Science students at NDSU have released the robots! Students presented their semester-long projects and then had the opportunity to try out their peers projects. Some of the projects included ground robots, robots that connect with one another, robot soccer and drones. The assistant professor of the class says that this project helps prepare students for the…

Moszer to be Honored on National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington D.C.

Join us for our coverage as the nation honors those killed in the line of duty

May 8, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — Fallen Fargo Police Officer Jason Moszer will be honored as his name is engraved on the National Law Enforcement Officers memorial in Washington D.C. KVRR will be there live starting Saturday night from a candlelight vigil on the National Mall right through the National Peace Officers Memorial Day service on Monday. Join us for our coverage…

North Dakota Governor’s Photo Contest Underway

Photographers will be judged on their ability to showcase North Dakota as a Legendary travel destination

May 8, 2017

TJ Nelson,

“Watching the sunset at Double Ditch” by Nick Hornbacher – 2016 Governor’s Photo Contest “Best in Show” NORTH DAKOTA — Grab your camera and get outside. Your snapshots of the things to do and see in North Dakota could earn you cash and be published. The 2017 North Dakota Governor’s Photo Contest is underway through August 31. Photographers will be…

City of West Fargo May Have Cloudy Water

The flushing could turn your water cloudy, which means it's full of minerals

May 8, 2017

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, ND — People in West Fargo could find that their water has turned cloudy. The city is flushing fire hydrants all week to clean out the water main filtration system. The flushing could turn your water cloudy, which means it’s full of minerals. Before washing your clothes you are encouraged to check it by running the cold water…

ND Lawmakers Consider Overriding Governor’s Veto on Money for Townships

Gov. Burgum vetoed a $16 million appropriation that would have provided each non-oil producing township $10,000

May 8, 2017

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, ND — As Gov. Burgum prepares to give the commencement address at NDSU on Saturday, legislators could be headed back to Bismarck. Legislative leaders will decide this week whether to return to and attempt to override a veto by the governor. He vetoed a $16 million appropriation that would have provided each non-oil producing township $10,000. Burgum said…