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Highway Patrol reports icy roads in central North Dakota

(North Dakota Highway Patrol)BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – Slippery road conditions are causing travel issues in portions of central North Dakota. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says an icy section of road led to a rollover crash just east of Bismarck on I-94 near the rest area. Troopers say the driver lost control, went into the ditch and rolled. The driver…

North Dakota income drops during pandemic

BISMARCK, N.D. – Reported income by all North Dakota residents and the number of filers dropped last year largely due to the coronavirus pandemic. State Tax Department data show the reported gross income by North Dakotans dropped by 8.4 % in 2020, while the number of filers dropped by more than 18,000 from the year before. Tax Department records show…

Former middle school principal found dead in Brainerd jail

BRAINERD, Minn. – A former middle school principal serving a prison sentence was found dead in the Crow Wing County Jail. Christopher Jerome Endicott had previously been sentenced to prison for identity theft, stalking and burglary. Endicott was arrested in 2018 on charges of illegally accessing school district records after leaving the district and making purchases using the credit card…

Three men charged in Arbery’s death convicted of murder

From left, Travis McMichael, his father Gregory McMichael, and William “Roddie” Bryan Jr. BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) – All three white men charged in the death of Ahmaud Arbery have been convicted of murder in the fatal shooting that became part of a larger national reckoning on racial injustice. The convictions for Greg McMichael, son Travis McMichael and neighbor William “Roddie”…

Redevelopment of south Fargo Kmart site takes another step

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) – The Fargo Tax Exempt Review Committee is recommending the City Commission approve the renewal plan and developer agreement for tax increment financing for a portion of the proposed redevelopment of the vacant Kmart site on University Drive. The $1.45 million tax break sought by Enclave Development is needed for the plan to proceed according to the city’s…

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Don't let lack of funds put the freeze on the next honor flight.

It’s one of the greatest causes in our region. And organizers are hoping folks like you won’t let it be put on ice this year. So they’re taking to the ice to make sure the Honor Flight happens. It’s the flight that sends veterans to our nation’s capital to tour the memorials that honor them, and to see the sites…

‘They become our family:’ Fergus Falls area couple rescues Afghans

Ihsanullah Patan, left, a horticulturist and refugee from Afghanistan, sits for a portrait with Caroline Clarin, right, whom he worked with in Afghanistan, and her wife, Sheril Raymond, at his home in Fergus Falls, Minn., Friday, Oct. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/David Goldman)FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (AP) – The U.S. soldiers called them “Caroline’s guys.” They transformed farms in a war zone…

Tips to carve your Thanksgiving turkey safely

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – When cutting into your Thanksgiving turkey, make sure you’re being safe, avoiding distractions and alcohol. Those are some of the tips from medical experts. They also recommend getting a good grip on a sharp knife and making sure your hands and the bird are dry. You can also wear gloves, use a meat fork and make…

Hoeven & VA Undersecretary discuss upgrading Fargo National Cemetery

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – North Dakota Sen. John Hoeven holds a roundtable to talk about raising funds for the Fargo National Cemetery. He was joined by V.A. Undersecretary for Memorial Affairs Mathew Quinn, Rep. Kelly Armstrong and the Gus family who previously owned the land. They are working to secure funds to upgrade and secure additional facilities at the cemetery….