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Pet Connection: Meet Kenny G

FARGO — If you’re looking for a dog whose personality is “as smooth as a sax solo,” in the words of Homeward Animal Shelter’s Natalie Perhus, then the description of what Kenny G’s like to be around will be music to your ears. Kenny came to the shelter from the Spirit Lake reservation area, where all the shelters and the…

Motorcycle driver seriously injured after hitting deer

PERHAM, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – The driver of a motorcycle was seriously injured Wednesday in Otter Tail County. The Sheriff’s Office says just after 4:15 p.m. they received a report of a motorcycle that had hit a deer at the intersection of County Highways 14 and 49. Warren Schiller, 68, of Minneapolis, was seriously injured and taken to a hospital by…

Tribal leaders call for sovereignty as federal support wavers

Billy Kirkland, assistant secretary for Indian Affairs for President Donald Trump’s administration, delivers the keynote address for the 2026 Government to Government Conference at the Bismarck Event Center on June 3, 2026. (Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota tribal leaders say greater sovereignty is key to protecting their communities amid uncertain federal support….

Local issues driving turnout in North Dakota primary early voting

Gerald Schmitt begins filling out a ballot during early voting at the Bismarck Event Center on June 3, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Orledge/North Dakota Monitor)FARGO, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota’s largest county is driving early voting turnout in the state despite fewer than usual high-profile offices on the ballot this year. Cass County accounts for more than 7,000…

State Officials Push Back on A.I. Data Center ‘Misinformation’

Members of state departments, like the Department of Water Resources, say concerns about the environmental impacts of data centers are overblown.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – AI data centers have become a hot-button issue in North Dakota over the past few years, with citizens in many of the cities in which they’ve been placed – like Harwood – expressing their extreme displeasure with the construction. Sometimes they’re upset they feel they haven’t been considered in the matter, and still others believe the…

Physicians Warn of Skin Cancer Risks as Summer Months Approach

Medical experts say the amount of sun exposure necessary to cause significant chances of skin cancer is a lot lower than most people think.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (KVRR) – You’ve probably noticed that the warmer temperatures have largely returned with the region, along with the sunshine. Before you start soaking up those rays, though – physicians want you to take the proper precautions. Exposure to UV rays means a greater chance of skin cancer, and many underestimate the amount of exposure it takes to cause…

Churches United begins construction on entryway, adding security features

Construction crews work on the entryway of Churches United. 6/3/26.MOORHEAD (KVRR) — Churches United for the Homeless main shelter in Moorhead is undergoing construction The shelter has just started construction this week, with security upgrades to its main entryway. The front entrance will be separated for both entry and exit doors. The current advocates window will also be moved in…