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4 Luv of Dogs hosts Auction to raise money for their rescue dogs

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — If you are in need of some items and would like to help rescue dogs, 4 luv of dogs has something for you. 4 luv of dogs, a non profit rescue organization is starting their 15th annual silent auction today. This auction has over 700 items including furniture, clothing, gift baskets, and much more. This auction…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Rubix

Let's solve a problem together -- this dog needs a home. Could it be with you?

FARGO — It’s a real puzzle to us why this cute little Rubix — as in Rubik’s cube — hasn’t been adopted yet. He came in to 4 Luv of Dog rescue from the pound, and while they’re not sure exactly what breeds make up his genetic heritage, judging from his blocky face, there might be some Rottweiler going on…

Hockey-related death leads to more discussions about neck guards

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Former NHL player Adam Johnson died while playing a hockey game in Great Britain. A skate came up from opponent Matt Petgrave and cut Johnson’s neck. Johnson was a native of Hibbing, Minnesota. The incident has sparked multiple conversations about the use of Neck Guards, a piece of protection made with Kevlar. Matt Fetsch, Executive Director…

Former North Dakota U.S. Attorney breaks down Ray Holmberg’s Child Pornography Case

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – With the sex crimes charges against former State Senator Ray Holmberg. Former North Dakota U.S. Attorney Tim Purdon breaks down the case for us. “These are not uncommon charges. What’s uncommon here is the high profile nature of the defendant and of course the growing evidence that this all occurred at taxpayer expense; those two things…

Homeless shelters preparing for winter to help those in need

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – The winter months are settling here in the Red River Valley. While some have a warm home to go to, there are others that are struggling with homelessness and need a place to go to with the temperatures dropping. That’s where homeless shelters come in and help those in need. “Oftentimes those that are experiencing homelessness…

Holmberg traveled to Europe, including Prague, as part of state-funded program

Ray HolmbergFARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Records obtained by KFGO News from the North Dakota School Boards Association (NDSBA) show that Ray Holmberg, the former State Senator indicted last week on federal charges of child sex tourism and child pornography, traveled to Europe multiple times as part of a program funded by appropriations from the state legislature. Holmberg is accused of repeatedly…

Doosan Bobcat and Mortenson Pledge $5 Million Each for New NDSU Engineering Center

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A project that will transform NDSU’s College of Engineering gets a big financial boost. Doosan Bobcat and Mortenson have each pledged $5 million towards a new Center for Engineering and Computational Sciences. The goal is to raise $30 million in private funds in addition to the North Dakota Legislature’s appropriation of $59 million. Dan Johnson, the…