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LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Meeka

FARGO — In her nine years, Meeka the pit bull has survived enough challenges for a whole kennel full of dogs. She comes to us from Smiley’s Rescues in rural Polk County, Minnesota. Sid Williams, the rescue founder, was kind enough to drive her all the way in to Fargo to share her story. Meeka came in to the rescue…

Ray Holmberg transferred to federal prison

ROCHESTER, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) – Former state senator Ray Holmberg is now in prison. He’s been transferred to the Federal Medical Center in Rochester, Minnesota. Holmberg had been in the Sherburne County Jail in Elk River, Minnesota prior to and following his sentencing in U.S District Court in Fargo in late March when he was sentenced to 10 years in prison…

ND Sheriff: Keep politics out of immigration enforcement

HILLSBORO, N.D. (KVRR/KGFO) –  Local law enforcement agencies, including in North Dakota, are condemning a move by the Trump administration to label some jurisdictions as “sanctuaries” over perceived differences related to immigration arrests. The Department of Homeland Security last week released a list of jurisdictions,  including cities and counties, it says were “deliberately obstructing” enforcement of federal immigration laws. In…

Canine parvovirus outbreak confirmed at Fargo veterinary clinic

(FARGO) – A Fargo veterinary clinic is reporting an outbreak of canine parvovirus. Prairie Winds Veterinary Center has confirmed cases in three litters of puppies, a juvenile pup, and most recently, a single household puppy. Of the 21 puppies treated, so far 19 have recovered. Dr. Alicia Wisnewski says parvovirus is a highly contagious virus that is often fatal. She’s…

North Dakota tribes push for more autonomy amid federal cuts

BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – North Dakota tribal leaders highlighted uncertainty in federal funding, frustrations with the state Legislature and future economic development projects Wednesday during the state’s seventh annual Government-to-Government Conference. The annual event brings leaders of the five tribal nations that share geography with North Dakota together with state officials to share updates, network and discuss common…

President Trump bans travel from multiple countries

WASHINTON, D.C. (AP) — President Donald Trump is bringing back the travel ban policy from his first term. He signed a proclamation this evening preventing people from a dozen countries from entering the United States. The countries include Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. In addition to the ban,…