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Senator Cramer says finger is “healing nicely” after backyard accident

The republican lost the tip of one of his fingers in June

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Senator Kevin Cramer says his finger is “healing nicely” after a backyard accident three weeks ago. The republican said on Twitter, he crushed two fingers between two rocks and lost the tip of one. Cramer thanked his great surgeons and said he went through four hours of HBOT treatments. He plans to return to DC this…

Signatures gathered to place pot legalization on ballot

BISMARCK, N.D. – A group that wants to legalize recreational marijuana in North Dakota turned in more that 25,000 signatures to the secretary of state Monday in an effort to place the matter before voters in November. New Approach North Dakota, needed 15,582 signatures to get the measure on the ballot for the general election. The organization’s campaign manager, David…

Fierce competition at ND Jigsaw Championship

The fifth annual North Dakota Jigsaw Championship shines attention on a competition thats growing.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — We’re piecing together the action at the Red River Valley Fair. “I’ve never been here for the puzzle competition but I heard it’s one of the largest in the world and there is even qualifying rounds so I’m really excited to see what it’s all about,” said Sydney Helgeson, Ms. Red River Valley Fair 2023. After…

Red River Market draws big crowd with many vendors

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- The Red River Market in Downtown Fargo’s Broadway Square is buzzing with energy. There were over 30 local vendors all within a 200 mile radius. People were able to buy food, jewelry and clothing among other things. Organizers say it’s a prime opportunity to draw the community out and have clean family appropriate fun. The crowd was…

Tensions rise at abortion rally at Fargo City Hall

A rally organized by the North Dakota WIN Abortion Access Fund impacts the F-M community

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The rally didn’t escalate to violence but protesters mixed words on the front lines. There were several speakers from state legislators to community leaders The message was they aren’t done fighting and they will continue to push for legalized abortion in North Dakota Dozens chanted, held signs and marched through downtown screaming things like Bans off…

Man killed by police officer in South Fargo identified

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Police identifies the victim involved in the shooting on Friday as 28-year-old Shane Netterville, a Native American man who was last known to live in Jamestown. Adam O’Brien, who’s been with Fargo Police for eleven years, has been placed on paid administrative leave while the North Dakota BCI conducts an investigation into the officer’s use…

Fargo Police say they confirm man’s identity who escaped shooting scene

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Police confirms the identify of a man they say escaped the scene from yesterday’s shooting at South Fargo. He’s been identified as Derek Stanley. Authorities say he fled from law enforcement going southbound on the 1600 block of 35th Street South. If a member of the public finds Stanley, they are advised to refrain from…

West Fargo man arrested on attempted murder charge

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A West Fargo man is arrested on attempted murder charges. 19-year-old Omar Deronjic of West Fargo is charged with three counts of terrorizing and one count of attempted murder. Grand Forks Police dispatched to the 3600 Block of Landeco Lane area for a disturbance involving several people at around 8:30 Friday night. Witnesses report that…