BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota voters this fall could largely end property taxes by approving a ballot measure that opponents say would drastically slash a variety of state services but supporters argue would provide long-sought relief the state can afford. If passed, the constitutional initiative would eliminate property taxes based on assessed value and require the Republican-controlled Legislature to replace the lost revenue….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – As October comes to a close the Red River Market wrapped up their season in Broadway Square. Saturday was the final day of the market this year, and despite some cooler temperatures, people came out to check out local produce and live music. It was the tenth year of the farmer’s market, and organizer Joe Burgum…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s a common question, are you a cat person or a dog person? Well for some people the answer might be snakes, or lizards, or birds. “Bird people are very unique. It’s a lot of work. It’s not easy work.” The crowds flocked to the Fargo Exotic Pet Expo at the Red River Fairgrounds, where…
GALCHUTT, N.D. (KVRR) – At Ten Seven Acres Farm, visitors are given a chance to learn up close and personal about alpacas. “That’s exactly why so many people are drawn to alpacas. They don’t need a lot of space, but they become part of your family.” When most people think of alpacas, they think of the mountains of Peru or…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s an important time of year for local craft vendors, as the holiday season ramps up, and the fall market season comes to a close. Fall Makers Markets at both Fargo Brewing and Brewhalla gave people the opportunity to support their local craft vendors. For the vendors, it’s an unmatched marketing opportunity as the holiday shopping…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Recruiting is under way to find local families interested in hosting international exchange students. International Student Exchange has recently hired an area representative to bring students from other countries to be hosted here. Students have come from over 40 different countries such as Italy, Brazil, and Vietnam. Yet Leah Pfeiffer, the Area Representative, has mentioned that…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Soldiers with Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 188th Air Defense Artillery, North Dakota Army National Guard are back home! The Grand Forks-based unit was deployed overseas to U.S. Central Command to provide integrated air defense coverage and early warning. This was the unit’s 13th deployment since 2004, making it the most-deployed unit in the North Dakota…
Donald Bartlette and Nicholas Wride-ArnoldGRAND FORKS, N.D.(KVRR) — Charges have been forwarded to the Grand Forks County State’s Attorney’s office after the murder of Anthony Kiehl late Thursday night. 45-year-old Donald Bartlette faces a charge of murder while 35-year-old Nicholas Wride-Arnold could face a charge of conspiracy to commit murder. Officers found the 49-year-old Kiehl unresponsive at a home on…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Golden Drive for Homeless Kids started their distribution of socks and goods today at the West Fargo Rural Fire Department. The drive started in September bringing a few thousand pairs of socks, a mix of food, health and body products, and other goods. Their mission is to raise awareness of the homeless crisis that children…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — With ten days out until the election, officials are testing the electronic voting systems to make sure everything goes as smoothly as possible. “This is our time to invite members of the public in to walk them through the process and allow them to see just how secure and how serious we take all of this…
