FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — After a violent attack on a trans woman at a light rail station in Minneapolis last week, the community was outraged. “It’s really unfortunate that we’re just outted for violence.” says Rynn Willgohs the organizer of the vigil. This prompted a community outcry and renewed concerns for the safety of trans individuals. In coordination with a…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — North Dakota Legislature has approved a measure to allow patients on medical marijuana to receive 6,000 milligrams of THC within a 30 day period, an increase from 4,000 milligrams. The measure amending an initiated measure passed with the required two-thirds votes in each chamber. Republican Rep. Brandon Pritchard of Bismarck says some patients can get by…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — The new National Weather Service flood outlook shows the risk for moderate or higher spring flooding has increased. Levels are now expected near or above long-term historical averages across the Red River Basin. Moderate to isolated major spring flooding is in the outlook for much of the mainstem Red River and southeastern North Dakota tributaries….
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Red River Valley SWAT Team has planned a training exercise Thursday night near the 7800 block of 52nd Avenue West in West Fargo. It’s expected to last from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.. People in that area will see officers with firearms, but no live rounds will be used during the training exercise. There will…
VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KFGO) – A former substitute teacher and coach for Valley City Public Schools has been given 270-day jail sentence after pleading guilty to luring minors by computer and attempted solicitation of a minor. The felony charges against 64 year-old Davy Zinke were reduced to a misdemeanor. Zinke was fined $5000 and ordered to register as a sex…
Have you ever come away from the salon with a haircut you just knew wasn’t doing you any favors? Now imagine having to go on TV with your new ‘do, and you’ll know exactly what Otis is going through. This fluffy fellow came to the Morning Show with his friend Heather Klefstad from Homeward Animal Shelter, and he’s definitely feeling…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Stick It To Cancer raises its biggest check ever during its annual team up with Lend A Hand Up! They helped raise $65,000 to help local families going through a medical diagnosis. High schoolers from Fargo’s hockey community competed in multiple games in January while many from the community made t-shirts and had a bake sale…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Higher education leaders gathered to launch a new program to help boost student enrollment at Concordia and NDSU. “Right now, there is such a demand for engineers in this region and the enrollment environment is getting more competitive and so we are looking at unique ways to reach out and be able to attract students from…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — International Women’s Day is a day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. This day also marks a call to action for the acceleration of women’s equality. Kondial Kel International focuses on topics that unite the community by improving women’s and youth’s mental health and overall well-being – leading them to live…
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP/KVRR) — Gov. Doug Burgum is praising the oil and gas industry for being a “powerhouse” and “game-changer” for the state’s economy. He is also bashing the White House for trying to shift the country away from climate change-causing fossil fuels. Citing recent studies, the Republican governor says the industry contributed more than $42 billion to the state’s…
