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Woman Thrown From Golf Cart in Mapleton July 15 Dies of Her Injuries

Ashley TangedalFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo woman thrown from a golf cart in Mapleton on July 15 has died of her injuries. An obituary says 37-year-old Ashley Tangedal died last Wednesday of her injuries at Sanford. A funeral is set for Saturday at Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home. Tangedal was taken by Sanford AirMed from Mapleton to Fargo after being thrown…

Burgum qualifies for GOP debate with 1% support

Gov. Doug Burgum. BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR-Prairie Public) – Gov. Doug Burgum’s presidential campaign says he’s now qualified to appear on the first GOP debate stage. In a statement, the campaign said a Morning Consult national poll showed Burgum has attained the necessary 1% threshold to participate. Burgum earlier met the goal of having at least 40,000 donors, including 200 from…

Red River Zoo keeping animals cool during extreme heat

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — That extreme summer heat is here but, while people are hunkering down indoors with air conditioning, the staff at area zoos are working overtime to keep animals safe during the blistering heat. “At our zoo we really put a lot of our efforts and we center ourselves around our animal’s wellbeing. So, we have to be…

Farmers prepare for hot temps in the region

PAGE, N.D. (KVRR) – The summer heat is expected to rise this week in the region, with temperatures getting up to the high 90’s. Some farmers are concerned what this heat can do to their crops. “If it’s in the 80’s, it’s not bad. But when you get into the 90s it starts to hurt the crops,” said Dale Bjerke,…

City of Moorhead adds steps for people to get solar panels

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – The city of Moorhead has added more steps for homeowners and others to get solar panels. According to the city, there have been at least six applications this year. “We’re trying to protect the public,” said Robin Huston, the city planner and zoning administrator. “A lot of people don’t realize it’s just an east connection for…

Backers of North Dakota congressional age limits get year to gather ballot signatures

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Supporters of a proposed ballot measure that would set congressional age limits in North Dakota have one year to gather enough signatures to put the matter to a public vote. Secretary of State Michael Howe on Friday approved the petition format, starting the timeline for those behind the measure to gather the signatures of at least 31,164 North Dakota voters. Jared…

Alice Man Hospitalized After Accidental Firearm Discharge

CASS CO., N.D. (KVRR) — A man in rural Alice, North Dakota is injured after accidentally firing a gun. Cass County Sheriff’s Office says 79-year-old Edward Roth suffered a non-life-threatening injury from an accidental firearm discharge early Sunday evening. Roth was taken by Sanford Airmed to be treated at the hospital. His condition is not known.   Categories: Local News,…

LIVE: Making a Miracle

Miracle Treat Day is Thursday, July 27

FARGO,N.D. (KVRR) —  Area Dairy Queens are mixing up miracles this week, and you can help by stirring in some support for sick kids. It’s Miracle Treat Day on Thursday, the day a dollar from the sale of each Dairy Queen Blizzard goes to Sanford Children’s Hospital for the care of sick and injured children from right here in our…