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North Dakota Grain Dealers Association holds 113th convention

The 113th North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Convention at Holiday Inn. 1-19-26MOORHEAD, MINN. (KVRR) — The two-day, 113th North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Convention is underway with vendors showcasing the latest technology. In addition to the exhibits, there are breakout sessions, a merger vote and entertainment including Cash vs. The King. The convention will feature speakers such as Dr. Frayne…

Concordia College celebrates MLK Jr. Day

Dr. Wylin Wilson speaks at Concordia College on MLK Jr Day. 1-19-26MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Concordia College celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a series of campus events. The theme for the event is “A dream bigger than him, bigger than us.” Activities of the day included coffee hour, a church service, discussion sessions, and a keynote address. Dr….

Local restaurant owner passes down a tasty family tradition of the art of making tamales

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — For many families, the winter season is the time to gather for presents and food. But for many Latino and Hispanic families, it’s a time to come together to celebrate with tamales. “You’re unwrapping a gift, it’s a present. And sometimes that’s all there was to give besides materialistic stuff, you gave food,” said Maria Carpenter…

Fargo-Moorhead area unions endorse strike in opposition to Minnesota ICE activity

FARGO (KVRR) – Local union leaders are supporting a plan that calls for a general strike in opposition to ICE activity in Minnesota. The Red River Valley AFL-CIO and the West Area Labor Council are endorsing the action in solidarity with the Minneapolis AFL-CIO. The Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation and other unions throughout the state are calling for a general…

ND lawmaker who died last month remembered for marching with Martin Luther King, Jr.

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — A North Dakota man who marched with Martin Luther King Jr. is also being remembered. The family of Byron Knutson waited until the week leading up to the MLK holiday to announce his death. The Democrat and former North Dakota Insurance and Labor Commissioner died last month in Bismarck at 96. Knutson grew up in Benson…

Plans to reconstruct a section of 13th Avenue South in West Fargo projected to cost $30 million

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — West Fargo City Commission is getting a look at a plan to reconstruct a section of highly traveled 13th Avenue South that will cost $30 million. City engineers plan to submit a Surface Transportation Block Grant application for partial funding. The plan is to reconstruct the roadway and replace the storm sewer system between Sheyenne…

Democrat Trygve Hammer announces second run for U.S. House of Representatives in ND

MINOT, N.D. (KVRR) — The Democrat who lost to Julie Fedorchak for North Dakota’s lone U.S. House seat in 2024 is running against her again. In his campaign release, Trygve Hammer said, “Right now we have no voice in Congress”. Hammer is a retired Marine, former educator and oil field roughneck and current political columnist. He says the issues they…