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Sen. Hoeven discusses drought with producers in Argusville

Senator John Hoeven and members from the Risk Management and Farm Service Agencies making their final stop on their tour discussing drought conditions across North Dakota.

July 1, 2021

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ARGUSVILLE, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota is just one of many states seeing major drought conditions. “We have bad drought in North Dakota and so we need to help our farmers and ranchers and particularly our ranchers are feeling it now. They need feed, forage to take care of their cattle and of course, it affects our farmers too,” North…

Sanford Health Closes Gordmans Vaccination Center

They are already offering vaccines at their primary care and walk-in clinics.

July 1, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Sanford Health is closing its vaccination site in the former Gordmans building due to a decrease in appointments. They are already offering vaccines at their primary care and walk-in clinics. Sanford has administered 48, 910 vaccines since the opening of the center. In total, there have been more than 170,000 patients vaccinated across the Sanford footprint….

Protect runaway pets on Independence Day

"Fireworks are scary so turn on a radio or TV something to drown out the sound."

July 1, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A local animal shelter is reminding people of pet safety when out celebrating this holiday weekend. People with a local shelter say Independence Day celebrations are the leading cause for family pets to go missing or end up at the local pound. One way to ensure your furry friends are safe is to have a pet…

Man facing charges after marijuana grow discovered in apartment

July 1, 2021

Jim Monk,

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) – A man was arrested after Valley City Police, Barnes County deputies and members of a drug task force discovered a marijuana grow at an apartment. Police say a vent leaving the apartment smelled of raw marijuana. A judge approved a search warrant and equipment used in marijuana grows and several plants were seized. 32-year-old Sean…

Fargo nightclub’s liquor license suspended, effective immediately

July 1, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – The Fargo City Commission has suspended the liquor license of a nightclub with a lengthy list of issues. Effective immediately, Africa International Restaurant and Nightclub is barred from serving alcohol. The city commission’s vote was unanimous. The Fargo Liquor Control Board recommended a 60-day suspension. City Auditor Steve Sprague says the suspension will stay in effect pending the…

South Dakota law banning Down syndrome abortions goes into effect

July 1, 2021

Jim Monk,

PIERRE, S.D. (KVRR) – A new law goes into effect in South Dakota Thursday which bans abortions when tests indicate a fetus may have Down syndrome. “Several pro-life bills that I signed are becoming law in South Dakota TODAY, including a ban on abortions based on a Down syndrome diagnosis” Gov. Kristi Noem said on social media Thursday. “We’re protecting…

North Dakota term limits petition submitted for approval

July 1, 2021

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) – A group has submitted to the Secretary of State a proposed state Constitutional amendment for term limits. The measure would limit the Governor to two four year terms, and legislators could serve up to eight years in each House. It would not affect current office-holders. Another provision would prohibit the Legislature from putting a Constitutional amendment…

National Sports Champions Headline StartupBREW Fargo

The Lamoureux twins and Connor McGovern gave the crowd great advice on their entrepreneurial journeys.

June 30, 2021

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Developed by non-profit group Emerging Prairie, Startup BREW Fargo is a weekly event on Wednesday mornings to learn, support, and inspire people to come together and explore their entrepreneurial journeys. “Here at Emerging Prairie we believe that entrepreneurs do better and success faster when they have access to one another and a community that supports them,”…

Many are expected to travel for 4th of July

"It'll be a busy holiday period so expect to see a number of people no matter where you're traveling."

June 30, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — With the Fourth of July holiday landing on a weekend many people are looking to celebrate out of town. “We expect a busy weekend as people start to return to travel. We’re expecting about 48 million Americans to travel this holiday period which is an increase of 40 percent from last year,” AAA Director of Public…

Armstrong speaks out against the Clean Future Act

June 30, 2021

KVRR Staff,

WASHINGTON (KVRR) – North Dakota Congressman Kelly Armstrong is speaking out against the Clean Future Act. It aims to address the climate change crisis by delivering clean energy to consumers and building up a more reliable power transmission system throughout the country. The House Subcommittee on Energy, which Armstrong is on, held a hearing Tuesday to discuss the Clean Future…