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February is Heart Month, and this year, awareness is at what may be an all-time high. That’s after the devastating moment on an NFL field when Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed during a cardiac arrest, in front of millions of viewers. That’s why we’re celebrating Wear Red Day once again on the Morning Show, and talking with representatives from…

Jamestown Public Schools apologizes after racist remarks, noises toward Bismarck student-athlete

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (KFGO) – Officials with Jamestown Public Schools have issued an apology after several middle and high school students were accused of making racist remarks and noises to a Bismarck High School student-athlete during a basketball game. During the game Tuesday, students in the Jamestown High cheering section were heard making monkey noises toward a black player for Bismarck….

Jamestown priest under investigation for sexual assault arrested

RUGBY, N.D. (KFGO) – A man who has been under investigation for inappropriate behavior at a Catholic church in Jamestown has been arrested for suspicion of committing sexual exploitation by therapist. According to Jamestown Police, 48-year-old Father Neil Pfeifer was arrested in Rugby, North Dakota on Wednesday. Pfeifer has been under investigation since Jan. 13 when Jamestown Police were contacted…

Man identified in fatal Wells County snowmobile crash

BOWDON, N.D. (KVRR) — Authorities identify the Jackson, Minnesota man killed after crashing his snowmobile in Wells County. Sixty-seven-year-old Bruce Hanson was pronounced dead at the scene early Wednesday evening on January 25. The crash happened 10 miles southeast of Bowdon, North Dakota. North Dakota Highway Patrol says there were no witnesses to the crash. The crash is under investigation….

House Republicans vote to oust Omar from Foreign Affairs Committee

WASHINGTON  – House Republicans voted after a raucous debate Thursday to oust Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar from the chamber’s major Foreign Affairs Committee, citing her anti-Israel comments, in a dramatic escalation of tensions after Democrats last session booted far-right GOP lawmakers from committees over incendiary, violent remarks. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was able to solidify Republican support against the Somali-born…

Fargo Police Searching For Missing Teen

15-year-old Carley Kalis didn't get on the bus to come home from school on Wednesday in North Fargo

Fargo, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo Police are asking for your help this morning finding a missing teen. They say 15-year-old Carley Kalis didn’t get on the bus to come home from school on Wednesday in North Fargo. She is 4’11” with blue eyes and brown hair. She was last seen in tie dye pants, a white crop top, green hoodie,…

Proposed bills in North Dakota House target MRNA vaccines

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — A Senate bill would outright ban all MRNA-based vaccines in North Dakota. According to the CDC, MRNA is created in a lab to teach our cells how to make a protein. That triggers an immune response which produces antibodies and protects people from getting sick. According to the Cleveland Clinic, MRNA vaccines are also used to…