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Pipeline will bring natural gas to Wahpeton, Breckenridge, Kindred

July 28, 2021

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) – Montana-Dakota Utilities and WBI Energy plan to build a natural gas pipeline extension to bring more natural gas to the Wahpeton-Breckenridge area. MDU Spokesman Mark Hanson says the 60 mile extension will run from Mapleton to Wahpeton and will also bring natural gas to Kindred. Currently, Wahpeton-Breckenridge is served by Great Plains Natural Gas, an MDU…

Africa International Restaurant & Nightclub’s liquor license remains suspended

Commissioners motion to suspend the license until the new application is complete by liquor control board and city commission.

July 27, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Africa International defended themselves in front of the Fargo City commission. The Fargo City Commission heard from the Africa International Restaurant and Fargo Police Chief David Zibolski. The emergency meeting was held to discuss the continued suspension of the restaurant’s liquor license. “I think the public safety concerns related to the operations of the tavern…

North Dakota public health officials warn of rising Delta variant COVID-19 cases

July 27, 2021

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – As the Delta variant makes its way around North Dakota, public health officials are once again stressing the importance of getting vaccinated. An NDSU public health professor says it’s only a matter of time before those who are unvaccinated get infected. “As the World Health Organization calls it, they describe it as the fastest and the…

Vice President Kamala Harris meets with Native American leaders to discuss voting rights

July 27, 2021

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Native American leaders from several states are meeting with Vice President Kamala Harris to shed light on voting rights and the challenges Native Americans face at the polls. The meeting focused on the Native American Voting Rights Act and the Biden Administration’s push to expand ballot access. Prairie Rose Seminole representing North Dakota says early access…

Help Wanted: JL Beers Closing Moorhead Location Until Further Notice

July 27, 2021

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A worker shortage is forcing JL Beers to close its Moorhead location starting Thursday and until further notice. In a social media post, company operators say they will re-open as soon as they are able to recruit new team members. Current workers will be helping out at the other JL Beers locations in Fargo and West Fargo….

UPDATE: Woman sought in early morning vehicle fire in Fargo Identified

July 27, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO, N.D. (7/28/21 5:30pm) — A Fargo Police Department spokesperson says the person in these photos has been identified and spoken to by the detective. The investigation is ongoing. The name of the woman has not been released and there are no charges at this time. **Original Story Below** Fargo Police are asking for assistance in identifying a suspect in…

Judge will decide whether Mahoney can run for mayor again

July 27, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – The ongoing disagreement and uncertainty about whether Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney can seek another four-year term next year is headed to court. On a 3-2 vote, city commissioners agreed to have a judge interpret and rule on an ordinance to determine if Mahoney will be prevented from seeking re-election next June. The ordinance says a commissioner can…

CDC to recommend masks for some vaccinated people in certain situations

July 27, 2021

KVRR Staff,

WASHINGTON – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to announce Tuesday that some vaccinated individuals resume wearing masks in certain situations to protect against COVID-19, reversing its earlier guidance that only unvaccinated individuals should wear face coverings. A federal source confirmed the news to Fox News after reporting from the New York Times. In May, the CDC…

AAA distributing yard signs to promote child pedestrian safety

July 27, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – Because pedestrian fatalities and injuries are on the rise across the nation, AAA has started a yard sign campaign to remind drivers to be extra cautious. AAA’s branch office in Fargo is distributing free “Slow Down, Watch for Children” yard signs. The signs are available for pick-up during regular office hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m….

Update: North Dakota murder suspect arrested in Moorhead

July 27, 2021

Site Staff,

Update from Moorhead Police: At approximately 3:15 pm today, Oscar Ortiz, age 25, was taken into custody without incident due to a successful day-long investigation. Ortiz was located under a stairwell of an apartment building in the 500 block of 32 Avenue South. A handgun was also located in the area. Ortiz will be held at the Clay County jail…