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Border reopening delay causing economic hardships in Grand Cities

"Every business in Grand Forks has been eagerly awaiting for the border to reopen because the Canadian visitors are a huge economic boom to this whole region."

September 21, 2021

Aaron Walling,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — The effects of the U.S. – Canadian border closure grows as travel restrictions are extended for another month. As of March of 2020 U.S.-Canadian border restrictions have placed an economic hardship on businesses that rely on tourism to stay afloat. Now the Biden Administration is preventing the Canadian dollar from boosting the local economy for…

Fargo School Board discusses if it will continue mask mandate

September 21, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo School Board is discussing whether to continue mandating masking in schools. During a work session, members discussed what mitigation measures should be implemented when it comes to preventing the spread of COVID-19. Board members talked about whether to make masking optional, for parents to decide if their child should be masked or to continue following…

Former caregiver pleads ‘not guilty’ in death of memory care resident

September 21, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – A former employee of a Fargo memory care facility who’s facing manslaughter charges has pleaded “not guilty” in connection with the death of a resident. Court documents say 59-year-old Rachel Cooper entered the plea on Sept. 16. On August 3, police were called to Maple View Memory Care at 4552 36th Ave. S. to take a report…

North Dakota panel endorses changes to law that limits spending

September 21, 2021

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota lawmakers have moved to raise the threshold on new legislation that limits spending of federal money by a governor-led panel. The law was passed shortly before the Republican-led Legislature adjourned in April. The legislation came after the Emergency Commission, headed by GOP Gov. Doug Burgum, largely determined how to spend $1.2 billion in federal coronavirus…

Latest bout over North Dakota royalties goes to oil industry

September 21, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO, N.D. – The latest bout of legal wrangling over the collection of North Dakota oil and gas royalties has been won by the energy industry, over a bill it promoted and was passed by the 2021 state Legislature. A state judge last week ruled in favor of the law that limits how much interest companies have to pay for…

LIVE: North Dakota’s Joelle Bearstail, Author of “Bear’s Braid”

A tale -- tail? -- from a real-life experience we can all connect with.

September 21, 2021

Emily Welker,

A North Dakota author’s brand new children’s book is hitting the shelf at bookstores near you. And author Joelle Bearstail says she thinks kids in our state, and their grownups, can use it as a way to come together and understand each other better. Bearstail’s new book, called “Bear’s Braid”, is based on what she says are real-life bullying experiences…

Dakota Access Pipeline asks U.S. Supreme Court to scrap environmental study order

September 21, 2021

KVRR Staff,

NEW YORK (FOX) – Dakota Access on Monday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to revisit whether the largest pipeline out of the North Dakota oil basin requires additional environmental review. The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia revoked a key environmental permit for the pipeline last year and ordered an additional environmental study. The pipeline entered service in…

Commissioners approve new Cass County mask mandate

September 21, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – On a vote of 3-2, Cass County Commissioners have reinstated a mask policy for members of the public and county employees. The mask mandate was approved Monday evening. Commissioners Jim Kapitan, Duane Breitling and Mary Scherling voted in favor of the mandate. Commissioners Chad Peterson and Rick Steen oppose the mandate. The policy will remain in place…

Navy Awards $17 Million Contract To Grand Forks Company

September 20, 2021

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR)– Sen. John Hoeven announcing a $17 million contract has been awarded to Ideal Aerosmith of Grand Forks by the Navy. The company will build a ground support station to control unmanned aircraft and sensor systems in Grand Forks. “And they’re developing new capabilities for ISR; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, that will enable our special operators when…

Africa Restaurant & Nightclub will lose liquor license

The months-long fight for Africa International Restaurant and Nightclub to regain its liquor license ends.

September 20, 2021

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – In a special Fargo City Commission meeting, commissioners voted four to one for Africa International Restaurant and Nightclub to sell its liquor license or have it revoked. Last week the Liquor Control Board voted 4-1 to recommend the further suspension of the liquor license in order for the club to make improvements. “My understanding was to…