MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) — A lack of rain is more than hurting farmers’ and ranchers’ bottom lines. Officials from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis are releasing their findings saying the biggest impact of the drought will be on agriculture. Some of those impacts could mean the cost of goods going up as supplies for wheat, small grains and livestock may…
OSNABROCK, ND (KVRR) — KVRR celebrates our 2021 Town of the Year. Chief Meteorologist Rob Kupec and Morning anchor Adam Ladwig are reporting all day from Osnabrock, North Dakota. Watch for Facebook LIVE. Join them LIVE from Osnabrock tonight on KVRR Local News at 6:00 p.m. We’ll also have special coverage on our day in the Town of the Year…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFGO) – The North Dakota Water Commission has voted to set April 8, 2021, as the start date for eligible labor and material expenses that can be reimbursed through the state’s Drought Disaster Livestock Water Supply Program. In addition, the U.S. Drought Monitor released Thursday shows the expansion of Extreme Drought conditions into Richland County, making livestock producers…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — People brought their appetites to Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota to help contribute to a good cause. The Blues hosting its fourth annual Eat United Food Truck Feed featuring seven local food vendors. People got the opportunity to taste everything from tacos to Philly cheese-steaks to even some BBQ. A portion of the food…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – An annual donation from a Midwest-based bank will go a long way in helping feed people across the Red River Valley. Choice Bank donated $20,000 Thursday afternoon to the Great Plains Food Bank. Choice employees are also spending the day volunteering at the Great Plains warehouse in Fargo along with helping at Mobile Food Pantry stops…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A tradition that’s taken place over the past three years is back. Red River Valley Lodge #1 of the Fraternal Order of Police is hosting its annual back-to-school shopping spree for kids in need. The new school year is around the corner but not every student has the necessary tools and supplies needed to succeed in…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The commanding general of the Army Corps of Engineers joins North Dakota and Minnesota officials to tour construction of the Red River Diversion project. “This is a model for the country, for the future, for the core of engineers to build public work projects and we’re doing it right here in North Dakota,” North Dakota Senator…
FARGO (KVRR) – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control has placed Cass County in the highest risk category for COVID-19 transmission rates. Cass County joins 2469 other US counties with a “High Transmission” designation, driven by low vaccination rates and a higher transmission rate for the Delta variant. On Friday, the number of active COVID-19 cases in Cass County stood…
We have a girl who wants to be the only kitty in town joining us for this week’s Pet Connection. The adorable Minxy was an owner surrender after she and the other cat in the household couldn’t get along. She loves dogs, enjoys kids and adults, but the Humane Society of the Lakes recommends Minxy be the only cat in…
MINOT, N.D. – A man found guilty of child abuse for assaulting a woman in front of a young girl is appealing his conviction to the North Dakota Supreme Court. Fifty-three-year-old Brent Castleman of Minot was convicted last year of child abuse. The woman had secretly recorded the assault and the girl crying after witnessing the attack. The recording was…
