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Minnesota Law Enforcement Busts Distracted Drivers With Help From a School Bus

Drivers will have to go hands-free on Aug. 1st because of a new law taking effect

April 22, 2019

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Moorhead, Minn. — On an average day, Moorhead Police pull over 40 to 70 people for distracted driving. But during the past year, 110 distracted drivers haven’t stopped for Moorhead Public School buses. “They have that electronic device in their hand. They’re either texting, checking their emails, searching the worldwide web is against the law in Minnesota. and we’re looking for…

Fargo’s Prairie Roots Co-op Eliminates Paper Bags

April 22, 2019

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. – Fargo’s Prairie Roots Foods Co-op gets rid of paper bags to cut down on what shoppers are sending to landfills. It’s the grocery store trying to bring the Earth Day message of keeping things green to everyday shopping. The co-op says paper bags last almost as long as plastic ones in landfills. Its General Manager points out a…

Fargo Police Chief David Todd: Addiction Driving Increase In Crime

Todd Presented 2018 Crime States to Fargo City Commission

April 22, 2019

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — Addiction is driving an increase in crime in Fargo. Police Chief David Todd presented the crime report for 2018 to the Fargo City Commission. The report was done in February but was just made public due to scheduling issues and flood fighting efforts. Fargo saw a 3% increase in crime last year, most of it related to burglaries…

ND Nat’l Guard BG Jackie Huber Thanks Fellow Soldiers in Promotion Ceremony

April 22, 2019

Site Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota National Guard has a new Brigadier General. Jackie Huber was bestowed her new rank at a ceremony at Bismarck State College on Monday. She is a Bismarck native and a University of North Dakota graduate. Huber is the second female brigadier general in the north Dakota national guard’s history. She has most recently served as…

Metro Area to Celebrate Earth Week Through April 27

Events will be held in Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead and Dilworth

April 22, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — City officials from Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead and Dilworth encourage everyone to celebrate Earth Day by getting involved in eco-friendly activities all week. Each city will have green events going on through April 27. Some of them include poster contests, a waste transformation at the art exhibit and incorporating eco-friendly activities into the elementary schools. A MinnKota spokeswoman…

UND President Begins Job Interview Tours In Colorado

Kennedy has been the target of demonstrations and online petitions Against His Nomination

April 22, 2019

TJ Nelson,

BOULDER, CO — UND President Mark Kennedy is in Colorado this week. He is meeting with administrators, students and faculty at the University of Colorado, where he is the lone finalist to become the next president. Kennedy’s first stop was to speak with administrators and foundation members. Visits are also planned Tuesday through Friday at campuses in Colorado Springs, Aurora,…

Average Price of Unleaded Gas Moves Closer To $3.00 Per Gallon

Crude oil is trending higher on reports that the U.S. State Department plans to end the use of waivers for countries to import oil from Iran

April 22, 2019

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — Gas has gone up another nickel in just one week. The average price for a gallon of unleaded gas in North Dakota is now $2.76, according to AAA. The average is 22 cents higher than one month ago and 11 cents higher than one year ago. The national average is $2.84. Crude oil is trending higher on reports…

Former North Dakota Governor Says F-M Diversion “Out of Control”

Ed Schafer sent a letter to three state representatives prior to House passage of last Friday's water budget bill

April 22, 2019

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — Ed Schafer, former U.S. Ag Secretary and Governor of North Dakota, says the F-M Diversion is “out of control and getting unaffordable to taxpayers.” Schafer sent a letter to three state representatives prior to House passage of last Friday’s water budget bill. The bill includes a $750 million state commitment to the diversion, $120 million short of the…

Record Setting Walleye Caught In North Dakota

Reeled In From Shore Along Heaert River in Mandan

April 22, 2019

TJ Nelson,

MANDAN, ND — A Lincoln, North Dakota man has caught a record-breaking fish. Tom Volk’s 16 pound, 9 ounce walleye caught Sunday broke a record that was set nearly a year ago. He beat the record held by Neal Leier of Bismarck by three fourths of a pound. That record was set last May on the Missouri River and had…

Funding Available For Cover Crops On Damaged Farmland

April 22, 2019

KVRR Staff,

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) – The federal Natural Resources Conservation Service is providing money to plant cover crops on damaged farmland. The aid is aimed at recovery work on cropland directly affected by the severe weather in March. The highest priority cropland includes land that can’t be planted with a cash crop and/or can’t be harvested this year. Experts say cover crops…