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From left to right: Event Host Danelle Wolnik, Chief Master Sergeant Kari Appletoft, Chief Master Sergeant Erica Carruth, Jamie Fuglestad, Chief Warrant Officer Five Kiley Kuntz, and Second Lieutenant Casey Rolle.

Women in the military talk about their experiences serving in MSUM Panel event

9 hours ago

KVRR Staff,

From left to right: Event Host Danelle Wolnik, Chief Master Sergeant Kari Appletoft, Chief Master Sergeant Erica Carruth, Jamie Fuglestad, Chief Warrant Officer Five Kiley Kuntz, and Second Lieutenant Casey Rolle. MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — People at Minnesota State Moorhead got a chance to hear the stories of women currently serving in the military. The university held the panel event,…

City Departments Present Case To Extend Infrastructure Sales Tax

City Department Leaders Urge Renewal of Infrastructure Sales Tax

Those in charge of Fargo's roads, sewage, and water say the cost of utilities will skyrocket if the tax revenue is lost.

9 hours ago

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – On February 5, city officials gathered in the commission chambers for a special informational meeting, watching presentations from various departments regarding how they use the funding from this soon-to-expire sales tax. They urged the commission to approve an extension to the tax, saying the consequences to infrastructure such as city roads and wastewater treatment could be…

Local Researchers Discover Use Of Egg Whites Combats Pfas

Local researchers at NDSU make breakthrough with the use of egg whites on PFAS

10 hours ago

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Over the last two years, researchers at several universities, including NDSU, have been tackling the removal of PFAS from contaminated water. And in a most recent breakthrough, the team has discovered the albumin or protein from egg whites could help with that removal. “Why is this important? Important because it gives us a low-cost option. Also,…

Fargo Cass Public Health displays inflatable colon for Colon Cancer Awareness month

10 hours ago

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Cass Public Health is raising awareness about Colon Cancer Awareness Month with an inflatable colon. The Rollin’ Colon features three-dimensional representations of normal tissue, colon cancer, Crohn’s and other elements. People are given an opportunity to take a survey and learn more about their risks and history. In North Dakota, colorectal cancer is the second…

Fargo Jet Center announces completion and delivery of air medical jet to Canadian air ambulance provider

10 hours ago

KVRR Staff,

Courtesy: Fargo Jet CenterFARGO — The Fargo Jet Center is announcing the completion and delivery of a newly-outfitted, dedicated air medical jet. The Learjet 45 was sent to Airmedic, a Canadian air ambulance provider specializing in short and long-distance critical care transport. A delegation from Airmedic came to Fargo in late January to make the final inspections and to formally…

October 2027 federal trial date set for former Cass Co. deputy accused of sexual harassment

13 hours ago

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A federal trial date has been set for October 2027 for former Cass County Deputy Darin Viken. Latisha Lenius claims Viken used his position of authority in the 24-7 sobriety program to sexually harass her. In court documents, she said there were multiple incidents of sexual intimidation, sexual abuse, and sexual assault by Viken between November…

Wrestling legend twins Troy and Terry Steiner named recipients of Rough Rider Award

13 hours ago

TJ Nelson,

Terry Steiner (left) and Troy Steiner celebrate with Adeline Maria Gray after she won the final match of women’s wrestling 76 kg in the 2019 Senior Wrestling World Championships on Sept. 19, 2019, in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan. By finishing in the top six, Gray secured a spot for Team USA in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. (Photos courtesy of USA Wrestling)BISMARCK,…

Trump says he’s replacing Homeland Security Secretary Noem with GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin

14 hours ago

KVRR Staff,

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said he’s replacing his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and will nominate in her place Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin. Trump made the announcement on social media on Thursday, two days after Noem faced a grilling on Capitol Hill from GOP members as well as Democrats. Trump says he’ll make Noem a “Special…

Pet Connection: Meet Guthrie

14 hours ago

Emily Welker,

FARGO — He’s listed as a shepherd/husky cross, but there are some varying opinions about what Guthrie’s genetic background might be — Akita being top amongst the speculated backgrounds of this charming and handsome boy. Whatever his breed background, if you adopt him, you’d be getting a darn near perfect companion whose kisses are as delightful as his taste for…

Cat receives 63 staples, Minnesota man accused of animal abuse

16 hours ago

KVRR Staff,

ST. CLOUD, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – A man is charged with animal mistreatment after a woman says he cut open her cat and tried to drown another cat. Court documents from Stearns County say St. Cloud Police were called to a residence in St. Cloud on Feb. 17 after a woman reported getting a disturbing phone call from Urias Youboty, Jr….