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Three Tax Cut Bills Pass North Dakota House, Negotiations In Senate Next

February 22, 2023

KVRR Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — North Dakota House passes three bills dealing with state income tax reductions. One would eliminate the tax for single filers making under $44,750 and for married filers making under $74,750. It sets a flat tax rate of 1.5% for higher-income earners. Another bill gives tax credits of $800 for single filers and $1,600 per married filers…

Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue at capacity, animals being turned away

"Playing God sucks. That's probably one of the hardest things with this is making those decisions”

February 22, 2023

Emily Welker,

ROLLA, N.D. (KVRR) – The severe storm bearing down on the region is putting animal rescue workers in a desperate situation. Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue workers say they’re out of room and being forced to turn animals away. Founder Keith Benning says they have more than 27 adult dogs and more than 40 puppies currently on their waiting list. Turtle…

Unloaded Airsoft BB Gun Found on Student At Fargo South High School

February 22, 2023

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — An unloaded airsoft BB gun is found on a student suspected of being under the influence of marijuana at Fargo South High School. A teacher tipped off the administration. In a statement from Fargo Public Schools, they say no BBs or any form of ammunition were found on the student, in the student’s possession or in…

MATBUS stopping bus routes Wednesday night

February 22, 2023

Site Staff,

FARGO-MOORHEAD (KVRR) – MATBUS is suspending service at 6:45 Wednesday night because of a blizzard warning. The Downtown Fargo Ground Transportation Center will close at 7:00. MATBUS staff will monitor the weather and warns customers for possible service impacts on Thursday. Categories: Local News Tags: MATBUS

LIVE: New Conference Highlights Growing Latinx Culture In Metro

The Tri-College Alliance of Latinos is a new collaboration between Latino/Hispanic students from Concordia College, MSUM and NDSU

February 22, 2023

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – A celebration of Latin-x culture and a push to connect Latino and Hispanic people is coming to the valley. The Tri-College Alliance of Latinos is a new collaboration between Latino/Hispanic students from Concordia College, MSUM and NDSU. They’re hosting their first conference this Friday. It’s free. Everyone is welcomed to come. They will discuss Latino…

Minot Air Force Base added to Air Force cancer review

February 22, 2023

KVRR Staff,

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Air Force’s review of cancers among its nuclear missile corps will include all personnel who worked on, guarded, supported or operated the nation’s ground-based warheads, Air Force Global Strike Command announced Wednesday. Nine officers who had worked as missileers — the airmen who launch the warheads from underground silos and control centers — at Montana’s Malmstrom…

Junkyard Brewing Building New Taproom In West Fargo

The brewery says renovations are set to start next month at the site of a former bank on 409 Sheyenne Street

February 22, 2023

Site Staff,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A popular Moorhead brewery has big plans to expand into North Dakota. Junkyard Brewing announced they are opening a West Fargo taproom and released renderings of the proposed site. Renovations are set to start next month at the site of a former bank on 409 Sheyenne Street. It will be a two-story taproom with bars…

Rep. Armstrong Talks Irrigation, Illegal Immigration and More at N.D. Legislature

February 21, 2023

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Representative Kelly Armstrong is in Bismarck to talk about the work he is doing in Washington, D.C. Armstrong addressing both the North Dakota Senate and House. He told state lawmakers about four new bills just introduced in the U.S. House including an online notary bill and Pick Sloan Irrigation bill which gives farmers access…

Xcel Energy prepares for all possibilities with severe weather

February 21, 2023

Site Staff,

NORTH DAKOTA & MINNESOTA (KVRR) – Local Xcel Energy leadership went over the forecast with line workers Tuesday morning. “When Mother Nature strikes, we’re going to be there to solve it and get the power back on,” Xcel Energy Principal Manager Tony Grindberg said. Grindberg believes it’s important to not react to severe weather, but be proactive. “Fortunately we don’t…

Minnesota Legislature Takes Action On Felon Voting & Puts Sports Betting Back On The Agenda

February 21, 2023

KVRR Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Senate moved Tuesday to restore voting rights to convicted felons as soon as they get out of prison instead of continuing to require them to complete their parole before they can cast a ballot. The Senate took up the “Restore the Vote” bill less than a week after the Minnesota Supreme Court upheld…