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Tamara Uselman
Local News, Minnesota News, Politics / Elections

Hepola introduces Pelican Rapids native Dr. Uselman as running mate

Perham native Cory Hepola, an independent candidate running for governor, introduces Pelican Rapids native Dr. Tamara Uselman as his running mate.
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MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – The Forward Party team strives to change the landscape of education in the state. “We have an outdated educational model here in Minnesota. We are trying to prepare our kids for 2023 and beyond by using a 20th century educational model. It’s broken, it’s in need of holistic changes. Someone from the outside to say ‘Here’s…
Business, Local News, North Dakota News

Fargo massage therapy businesses must be licensed

Fargo Cass Public Health is behind an ordinance passed to regulate massage therapy that was passed in December and will be implemented this year.
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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo Cass Public Health is behind an ordinance passed to regulate massage therapy that was passed in December and will be implemented this year. The purpose of the ordinance is to license and regulate establishments that conduct massage procedures. Fargo is the first city in North Dakota to try this approach. Massage therapy owners should contact…

David Cook
Local News, North Dakota News

NDSU welcomes President David Cook

He is the university's 15th president and is excited to take the university to new heights.
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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – David Cook  is North Dakota State University’s 15th president and is excited to take the university to new heights. Cook comes from the University of Kansas where he was Vice Chancellor for Public Affairs and Economic Development. He says he can’t feel the shoes of former President Dean Bresciani, but wants to bring his passion and…

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Coronavirus-MN, Local News, Minnesota News

Applications Open For Housing Help in Minnesota Due To COVID-19

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Minnesota Housing announces applications are now open for Home Help MN. It’s a program to provide financial assistance to homeowners who are late on their mortgages or other housing-related expenses like property taxes, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Funds are limited, so people are asked to apply early. The last day for applications is June 17….

Roers Townhome Site
Local News, North Dakota News

Possible Litigation Over Roers Construction’s Unbuilt Townhouses in Fargo

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Fargo and developer Jim Roers could end up in court over seven townhouses that were promised but not built by Roers Construction. They were supposed to be a buffer between houses, large apartments and St. Paul Newman Center in the Roosevelt neighborhood. Roers blamed rising costs and congestion in the area for not building the townhouses….

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Local News, Minnesota News, Politics / Elections

Doug Wardlow Announces GOP Primary Challenge for MN Attorney General

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL (KVRR/KFGO) — Doug Wardlow says he’ll run in the August primary for attorney general after losing the Republican endorsement to Jim Schultz at the convention last weekend. Wardlow, who was the party’s nominee in 2018, is general counsel at MyPillow and an ally of its founder, Mike Lindell. Lindell is a leading proponent of false accusations that the…
Local News, Minnesota News

Polk County Sheriff seeks second term

Alison Voorhees,

Polk Co. Sheriff Jim TadmanCROOKSTON, Minn. (KVRR) – Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman announces he is running for reelection. It would be Tadman’s second term if he wins. In his campaign announcement, he says he wants to focus on the growing mental health and controlled substance crisis. Tadman will also work on the recruitment, retention, and training challenges of hiring public…