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Catholic Conference Against Proposed UND Gender Inclusion Policy

January 12, 2022

KVRR Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A group that represents North Dakota’s Roman Catholic bishops is contacting parents of students at the University of North Dakota and asking that they urge administrators to reject the school’s proposed “gender inclusion” policy. The policy, which is still in draft form, would require the use of a transgender person’s preferred pronouns and the use of…

Update: Missing Fargo teen located in Minnesota

January 12, 2022

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says 14 year-old McKenzie Harris has been located in Minnesota. Cass County authorities are working to return McKenzie’s safe return to her family. McKenzie was last seen on Jan.9 at around 6 pm leaving a family member’s residence in North Fargo. The Sheriff’s Office says an investigation remains on-going. Categories: Community, Local News, North…

Drivers injured in head-on crash on I-29 near Fargo

January 12, 2022

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – A tow truck driver was seriously injured Wednesday in a head-on crash on Interstate 29, about 7 miles south of Fargo. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says the crash happened after the driver of a northbound SUV lost control of his vehicle, crossed the median and hit the southbound tow truck head-on. The tow truck driver, 31-year-old…

Mental evaluation ordered for man charged with killing co-workers, unborn child

January 12, 2022

TJ Nelson,

Anthony Reese Jr.FARGO (KVRR) – A Moorhead man accused of killing two co-workers at a Fargo manufacturing company will undergo a mental evaluation to see if he is fit for trial. Cass County District Court Judge Wade Webb signed a commitment order so 35-year-old Anthony Reese Jr. can be evaluated at the North Dakota State Hospital. Reese is charged with three…

Ventilator manufacturer Corvent Medical relocates to NDSU campus

Fargo North Dakota is where we wanted to pitch our tent, this is the beginning of something special, you know we hope to be a cornerstone medical device company.

January 11, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – North Dakota’s science and innovation board has attracted another company with a $117,000 grant as Corvent Medical has set up shop on the North Dakota State University campus. “Fargo, North Dakota is where we wanted to pitch our tent. This is the beginning of something special. We hope to be a cornerstone medical device company,” Corvent…

LIVE: Putting Yourself First at Ladyboss Midwest

After 2 years of a pandemic, giving yourself 3 days doesn't sound like such a big ask.

January 11, 2022

Emily Welker,

Pandemic-weary working women looking to recharge and reconnect have an opportunity coming up this spring. That’s the promise from the organizers at Ladyboss Midwest, who are putting on their first-ever retreat for 3 days in Nisswa, MN. Among the featured guests is motivational speaker and pro MMA fighter Mariah Prussia. She’s also a personal trainer and owner of MPX Fitness…

Firefighter’s death from COVID-19 classified as ‘Line of Duty Death’

January 11, 2022

Jim Monk,

Tim KathTINTAH, Minn. (KVRR) – The death of a Tintah firefighter who died in December from COVID-19 has been classified as a Line of Duty Death by the National Fallen Firefighters Association. Tintah Firefighter Tim Kath died Dec. 31 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo. Firefighters from North Dakota and Minnesota are expected to attend Kath’s funeral on Wednesday, Jan….

LIVE: New Building At Fargo’s National Cemetery

They're looking to build on a great start at the state's only national cemetery.

January 11, 2022

Emily Welker,

The Fargo National Cemetery is the first and only one of its kind here in North Dakota, and so far since its opening in 2019, it’s been a beautiful and meaningful resource for families of veterans. There’s just one problem: when you need to conduct a service there this time of year, it’s uncomfortably — and impractically — cold. At…

Roers Jones joins race for Fargo mayor

January 11, 2022

Jim Monk,

Shannon Roers JonesFARGO (KVRR) – A member of the legislature who represents District 46 in Fargo has announced that she’s running for mayor. Republican Shannon Roers Jones is an attorney who was first elected to the North Dakota House in 2016. “It’s time for fresh leadership to unlock Fargo’s unlimited potential” Roers Jones said in an email announcing her candidacy….

NDSU unveils Sugihara Hall, a new science building on campus

NDSU has a new $51.2 million science building that students were able to attend class in today.

January 10, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — NDSU has a new $51.2 million science building that students were able to attend class in today. Sugihara Hall is named after the late James Sugihara, a former chemistry professor and dean of NDSU College of Science and Mathematics. His grandchildren and great grandchildren were at the ribbon cutting. “It’s just very humbling. It’s not really…