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A Community Change Initiative Project hopes to Entice Grads to Stay Local

A recent study found seven out of 10 college students leave the community after graduation

July 26, 2017

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FARGO, ND — A recent study found seven out of 10 college students leave the community after graduation. A new pilot program being launched at five area universities hopes to change that. “Experience FMWF” is the Chamber’s latest plan to keep graduates from relocating and taking jobs elsewhere. Workers on the project say if they can open up students’ eyes…

Red River Zoo Pairs Up With Local Breweries for Zoo Brew 2017

Zoo Brew 2017 Aims to Raise Funds to Help Sustain Operations at the Zoo

July 26, 2017

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FARGO, ND — If you love beer and animals, Zoo Brew 2017 is an event you don’t want to miss. Thursday, July 27th at 7 p.m., the Red River Zoo will be hosting seven different local breweries in efforts to raise money for the zoo. A ticket can get you beer samples, there will be animal encounters such as feeding the…

North Dakota Sunday Blue Law Closer to a Public Vote

Secretary of State Al Jaeger has approved for circulation a petition for a ballot initiative to end the state's so-called blue laws

July 26, 2017

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, ND — A group that wants to repeal longstanding Sunday business restrictions in North Dakota is a step closer to bringing the matter to a public vote. Secretary of State Al Jaeger has approved for circulation a petition for a ballot initiative to end the state’s so-called blue laws. The petition will need signatures from about 13,500 North…

Governor Burgum, First Lady Focusing on Drug Addiction in North Dakota

Last year, 55 people died from drug overdoses, many due to opioids

July 26, 2017

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, ND — Overdose deaths have almost tripled in North Dakota since 2013. Last year, 55 people died from drug overdoses, many due to opioids. To save lives, North Dakota First Lady Kathryn Helgaas Burgum is encouraging those at risk for opioid overdose, their family and friends, and community businesses to get a prescription for naloxone. It can prevent opioid…

Fargo Man Charged in Fatal Crash Near Jamestown

His 17-year-old passenger, Daniel Short, was thrown and died at the scene

July 26, 2017

TJ Nelson,

JAMESTOWN, ND — A Fargo man is facing felony charges after a crash took the life of a Belcourt teen earlier this month. Authorities say 54-year-old Wilmer Nadeau was initially charged with misdemeanor DUI. He’s now been charged with two counts of criminal conspiracy, two counts of unauthorized use of a vehicle and one count of child neglect. They say…

Langdon Man Dies from Injuries in Crash Near Grafton

His vehicle was pushed into the ditch and rolled

July 26, 2017

TJ Nelson,

GRAFTON, ND — A Langdon man has died from his injuries after his vehicle was rear-ended a week ago. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says 56-year-old Michael Kubal was driving a truck hauling a trailer south on Highway 81 near Grafton last Tuesday when he was rear-ended by another truck. His vehicle was pushed into the ditch and rolled….

Kennedy Bridge Closed for this Weekend

Crews will be doing concrete work all weekend

July 26, 2017

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, ND — The Kennedy Bridge is going to be shut-down for the weekend. The bridge connecting Grand Forks and East Grand Forks will close at 6 a.m. on Friday. Crews will be doing concrete work all weekend. The bridge is expected to be back open by 6 a.m. on Monday. Traffic will be detoured to the Sorlie Bridge…

Mapleton Woman Fired After Viral Racist Rant, Community Rally Scheduled in Fargo

Amber Hensley has issued an apology and the three women behind the camera say they hope she changes. KVRR'S TJ Nelson also contributed to this report

July 26, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — A Mapleton woman continues to deal with the consequences of her actions after video of her harassing three Somali women in Fargo went viral. Amber Hensley has issued an apology and the three women behind the camera say they hope she changes. They also want bystanders to speak up when hate crimes happen. KVRR’s Nick Broadway was the…

UPDATE: Mapleton Woman Apologizes for Alleged Death Threats Towards Somali Americans at Fargo Walmart

They said the woman began yelling at them to go "back to their own country"

July 25, 2017

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FARGO, ND — The woman who is at the center of a social media controversy over alleged death threats she made to three Somali Americans at a Fargo Walmart reached out to KVRR to explain why she said what she said. Amber Hensley said she is sorry things got out of control in the heat of the moment and takes…

It’s a Boy! Sanford Medical Center Delivers its First Baby

The parents said they feel like their new child is a part of history

July 25, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — It’s the first day of operations at the new Sanford Medical Center and the hospital has already delivered its first baby, a little more than an hour after the doors opened. Meet Kadyn Reynolds: the fourth child of Christine and Shaun Reynolds of Fargo. They said Kadyn is more than seven weeks early and has a rare…