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ST. PAUL — There could be a new law on claws soon in Minnesota. That’s after a bill was introduced at the state legislature that would outlaw declawing pet cats. It reflects a trend of outlawing the pet surgery that a number of other jurisdictions have passed across the country, including the states of New York and Maryland.H Other nations,…

Fargo School Board Approves Dr. Cory Steiner Contract For Superintendent Position

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Dr. Cory Steiner has accepted the contract for Superintendent of Fargo Public Schools. The two year contract starts July 1 with a $220,000 salary for the first year and $225,000 for the second year. An extension is possible. The school board approved the offer on a unanimous vote. Steiner, who currently leads Northern Cass School District,…

Bill would allow courts to award restitution payments to children of victims of criminal vehicular homicide

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — The North Dakota Senate Judiciary committee heard testimony on a bill that would allow courts to award restitution to children of victims of criminal vehicular homicide. HB 1558 would give judges the ability to award the restitution only if the parent or guardian dies. Severe, or debilitating injuries would not apply. The court would take into…

National Weather Service Presents Spring and Summer Outlook

(KVRR) — National Weather Service in Grand Forks presented its spring and summer outlook with concerns about drought conditions persisting through the next several months. The concerns come up after the cold winter months failed to produce much moisture in the form of snow. With the temperatures also being above normal in previous years, drought has increased throughout the state….

FM Chamber urges no vote on daylight saving time proposal

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – The Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber is urging people to contact members of the North Dakota Senate’s Local Government Committee and urge them to vote against a bill to eliminate daylight saving time. The Chamber says if passed and signed into law, the bill would create unnecessary burdens on cities, disrupt standard business operations and impose significant…

Award Winning Bluegrass Artist Billy Strings To Play SCHEELS Arena

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Two-time Grammy award-winning bluegrass artist Billy Strings is coming to Fargo. Strings will perform at SCHEELS Arena on Tuesday, August 12 as part of his 2025 headlining tour. He has become well known for his genre-defying sound and electrifying live shows. Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m. at Ticketmaster.com. Categories: Entertainment, Local News,…

Moorhead Man Pleads Guilty To Shooting Death Last Summer Near Romkey Park

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The Moorhead man charged with shooting and killing an acquaintance last July pleads guilty to murder in the 2nd degree without intent in Clay County Court. Court records show 36-year-old Jamal Ahmed was identified as the suspect who shot 37-year-old Franky Torres in the head while Torres was fighting with another man over an alleged sexual…