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4 Luv of Dog Rescue holds annual art show

FARGO (KVRR) — 4 Luv of Dog Rescue held their second annual Art Show and Fundraiser Sunday. The fundraiser was held in partnership with mixed media artist Les Sholes. Sholes says that he started partnering with 4 Luv of Dog Rescue because he is a big dog lover himself. He said that he is excited to get to do this…

Therapy dog helps NDSU students destress

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — With Finals Week approaching, NDSU brought in a therapy dog to help students destress. Frankie, a two-year-old golden doodle from Therapy Pets of the Red River Valley, stopped by the NDSU Library to visit with students studying for their finals. He showed up with a fresh haircut, ready to help students take a break from their…

Red River Valley Woodcarvers share their art at 47th Annual Wood Arts Festival

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Red River Valley Woodcarvers held their annual Wood Arts Festival Saturday and Sunday, sharing their art with fellow carvers, and hoping to inspire a new generation. The event featured artists from around the region sharing their woodcarving creations and expertise. Event organizer Rhonda Smith said that the response they saw this year was encouraging. “I…

Man Faces DUI of Drugs Charge After Crashing And Ending Up In A Slough Near Jamestown

STUTSMAN CO., N.D. (KVRR) — Two people are helped get out of a slough after a crash Thursday afternoon near Jamestown. North Dakota Highway Patrol says the driver, 60-year-old Dwayne Cason of Dickinson, lost control on I-94 and went into the ditch and then across open water. The vehicle came to rest in cattails. Cason and his passenger, 60-year-old Linda Rocha…

Fargo City Administrator discusses proposed changes to noise ordinance

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fargo City Administrator’s office held an open house Thursday to discuss proposed changes to the cities noise ordinance. The proposed changes would alter the decibel levels allowed in Fargo, as well as altering the hours in which certain levels would be allowed. Some community members in attendance said they were concerned about changes to the…

Tensions rise at Metro Flood Diversion Authority after executive director’s resignation, He Responds

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Tensions were high at the Metro Flood Diversion Authority, as the conversation revolved around the resignation of the executive director.  “Help me understand, however, how this issue led to us not having an executive director anymore.” said John Strand of the MFDA. Some of the board members, like John Strand and Dave Piepkorn, questioned the decision…

Man Arrested in Rural Thompson for Firing Rifle After Deputies Respond To Suicidal Male Call

GRAND FORKS CO., N.D. (KVRR) — A man fires a rifle as Grand Forks County Sheriff’s deputies respond to a call of a suicidal male on a farmstead southwest of Thompson. They called for backup from Regional SWAT Team, Regional UAS and negotiations teams and Grand Forks Police around 7:30 this morning. SWAT members ordered the people inside the home…

NPS to maintain wild horses at Theodore Roosevelt National Park

WASHINGTON (KVRR) – The wild horses are staying at Theodore Roosevelt National Park. This comes after efforts made by people like U.S. Senator John Hoeven, and the National Park Service will maintain the horses. “These wild horses are emblematic of President Theodore Roosevelt’s time in North Dakota, a formative experience that shaped his presidency and lasting legacy,” said Hoeven. “Given…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet The St. Patrick’s Day Kittens

FARGO — They’re a lucky little bunch of babies, because this band of brothers with all-Irish-themed names is being raised in a safe, loving foster home after their mother was taken in by a brand-new pet rescue established in Fertile, MN. It’s called Smiley’s Rescue, and it’s a 5013c nonprofit established by a woman in her early 20s who’s got…