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UND honors East Asian culture with Feel of Korea event

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – The University of North Dakota celebrates East Asian culture with its first Feel of Korea cultural event. It’s co hosted by the UND Korean Culture Exchange Club and the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea from Chicago. People enjoyed the Golden Globe winning Korean film “Minari,” snacks, music and traditional clothing and games. UND…

Fargo lawmaker leading drive to ban critical race theory in North Dakota schools

FARGO (KVRR) – A state lawmaker from Fargo is the author of a bill in the North Dakota House that would ban public schools from teaching “critical race theory.” The legislation was introduced by Republican State Rep. Jim Kasper for the upcoming special session. The bill says “A school district or public school may not include instruction relating to critical…

Bismarck man accused of running drug operation

BISMARCK, N.D. – Prosecutors have accused a Bismarck man of leading an illegal drug operation that trafficked thousands of oxycodone pills into Bismarck. Layne Johs is charged with four felonies, including leading a criminal organization. Authorities say Johs is the kingpin of “an ongoing drug trafficking and money laundering organization” that has a network of users, traffickers, distributors, and a…

North Dakota joins 10 states in suing Biden over vaccine mandate

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Attorneys general in 11 states, including North Dakota, filed suit Friday against President Joe Biden’s administration, challenging a new vaccine requirement for workers at companies with more than 100 employees. The lawsuit filed in the St. Louis-based 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals argues that the authority to compel vaccinations rests with the states, not the…

Children of pediatricians take newly approved Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine for young kids

Children of two pediatricians are among the first five to 11 year olds in our region to get vaccinated for COVID-19.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Children of two pediatricians are among the first five to 11-year-olds in our region to get vaccinated for COVID-19. “I put it on my list a long time ago when I started making my Christmas list for this year, and I was really excited when I heard we could get it,” 11-year-old Stella Horner said….

UPDATE: West Fargo silver alert canceled, man found safe

UPDATE: Nearly one hour after sending out a silver alert, state officials say Dennis Drummond has been found safe in Valley City by law enforcement. WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A silver alert is issued for a 76 year old man last seen at the West Fargo Costco. Seventy-six-year-old Dennis Drummond is six feet one inch tall, weighs 260 pounds…

US Postal Service is looks to fill 45 positions in Fargo

Job fair in downtown Fargo attracts residents searching for employment.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The United States Postal Service held a job fair in Downtown Fargo to try to fill 45 open positions. People were helped by current staff through the application process and were provided information on job descriptions and potential benefits. These positions range from $15 to $19 in base pay. The postal service has revamped its recruitment…

Three men accused of financial crimes while employed at North Dakota banks

FARGO (KVRR) – A federal grand jury has indicted three Beulah, N.D. men for engaging in financial crimes while employed at North Dakota banks in Beulah and Glen Ullin. Acting U.S. Attorney Nick Chase says 34 year-old Brady Daniel Torgerson is charged with bank fraud, misapplication of bank funds, making false entries in bank records, and aggravated identity theft. Sixty-year-old…