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Burgum endorses Fedorchak for U.S. House of Representative

March 22, 2024

KVRR Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFGO/KVRR) – Gov. Doug Burgum is endorsing Julie Fedorchak for North Dakota’s U.S. House seat. Fedorchak, who is a Republican, has been a Public Service Commissioner since 2012. Burgum says he’s worked with Fedorchak to strengthen the state’s economy and American energy. “We stood up against the Obama administration who was supporting the DAPL protestors, and have fought…

Democratic state senator from Fargo files paperwork to become candidate for Governor

March 22, 2024

KVRR Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A Democratic state senator from Fargo is running for governor, a long-shot bid in the Republican-controlled state. State Sen. Merrill Piepkorn wouldn’t confirm he is running for governor, but recently filed campaign finance paperwork for a candidate committee. “There’s a long process yet. There’s a convention. There’s an endorsement,” Piepkorn said. Piepkorn is president of a…

Sled hockey for a good cause

March 22, 2024

Jim Monk,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Sled hockey was on the agenda Friday at Cullen Sports Arena. Members of the KVRR News Team took to the ice to help raise awareness for Hope, Inc. The Moorhead-based non-profit provides sporting and recreational opportunities for children with mobility challenges. After a hard-fought, but friendly duel with a crosstown rival, the final score was 4-4….

LIVE: Trick-riding sisters performing in Fargo are 5th generation of rodeo family

The PRCA Championship Rodeo is in town this weekend. Going to the rodeo is a tradition for a lot of families. So is taking part.

March 22, 2024

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The PRCA Championship Rodeo is in town this weekend. Going to the rodeo is a tradition for a lot of families. So is taking part. Along with all the professional riders competing, you’ll also see trick riders. They are sisters 17-year-old Kate Flitton and 12-year-old Tera Flitton. They travel to rodeos all around the western…

Comments heat up over Fargo police officer’s parade picture

March 21, 2024

Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fargo Police Department posted some pictures from Saturday’s St. Patrick’s parade downtown. One of them seems to really be a hit. This picture here of Officer Michael Anderson, tossing candy has nearly 700 reactions, more than 250 comments and around 80 shares. You might think, an officer doing good for the kids in our community….

Kratom supplements, sold legally, can pose addiction risks

March 21, 2024

KVRR Staff, Alex Bertsch,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Kratom, a psychoactive tea from Southeast Asia, has gained a popularity as a replacement for drugs like fentanyl. It is sold legally over the counter as a supplement, but it still poses a risk for addiction. Many smoke shops in the area have begun selling products containing Kratom. The products boast many purported health benefits, from…

Bowl for Kids’ Sake Fundraiser at Kingpinz in Fargo

March 21, 2024

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Village Family Service Center held its annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake Fundraiser at Kingpinz in Fargo. The event invites the community to take in raising funds for the organization that provides mentorship and programs to at risk youth. They say the response to this year’s event has been even bigger…

Fentanyl pills laced with Xylazine causing major issues in Cass County

March 21, 2024

Aaron Walling,

FARGO (KVRR) – This week, it was reported that over 85,000 fentanyl pills were seized by the Cass County Drug Task Force. Which was an increase of 126% from 2022. This has caused concern in the county, as this poses a major risk to public health and safety. “Lot of the conversations we have everyday are about fentanyl and the…

Antitrust lawsuits accuse major US sugar companies of conspiring to fix prices

March 21, 2024

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Three antirust lawsuits filed by food businesses in federal court in Minnesota this week accuse some of the largest U.S. sugar-producing companies of conspiring to fix prices. The lawsuits name United Sugars, which includes American Crystal Sugar and the Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative; Domino Sugar; Cargill; other producers, and a commodity data company. The plaintiffs in the class-action…

MN and ND Join DOJ Lawsuit Against Apple Over Smartphone Monopoly

March 21, 2024

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department on Thursday announced a sweeping antitrust lawsuit against Apple, accusing the tech giant of engineering an illegal monopoly in smartphones that boxes out competitors, stifles innovation and keeps prices artificially high. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in New Jersey, alleges that Apple has monopoly power in the smartphone market and leverages control over the iPhone to…