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Feds serve gun & drug-related search warrant at gun dealer in Galesburg, North Dakota

GALESBURG, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – Federal Alcohol, Firearms, Tobacco and Explosives agents and other law enforcement agencies have served a warrant at a federally licensed gun dealer in Galesburg southwest of Hillsboro. The court-ordered search of Wika Arms is related to firearms and drug violations. Traill County Sheriff Steve Hunt says his office assisted with the search. The Cass County Drug…

“Best in Show” at the Fargo Theatre

FARGO — Here at KVRR, we try to put on a good show for you. And now, in downtown, you can catch the very best — with a collaboration between two of the region’s favorite nonprofits. The Fargo Theatre is screening the film classic “Best in Show” starring the late Catherine O’Hara in one of her most iconic roles. And…

North Dakota Republican incumbents make ‘unprecedented’ move to skip state convention

MINOT, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – North Dakota Republican office-holders confirmed Monday they are not seeking the party’s endorsement at the state convention later this month, the latest sign of a split in the party. U.S. Rep. Julie Fedorchak, who withdrew from consideration at the NDGOP convention two years ago amid a chaotic voting process, is among incumbents who said they’re skipping…

Oil prices dive as Trump says Iran war will end ‘very soon’

CNN – Oil prices fell sharply Tuesday after US President Donald Trump said the war with Iran would be over “very soon,” though they remain volatile and well above their levels before the conflict started. Also on Tuesday, the world’s biggest oil exporter, Saudi Aramco, warned of the war’s potentially “catastrophic consequences” for oil markets if flows don’t resume through…

Levi Bachmeier announces campaign to keep Superintendent of Public Instruction position

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota’s Superintendent of Public Instruction is running to keep the job. It will be Levi Bachmeier’s first campaign for the office since he was appointed by Gov. Kelly Armstrong last October. “Our public schools are good today, but they can be great,” Bachmeier said. “That starts with putting kids first, supporting great teachers, and making…

Moorhead Ad Hoc Committee on I.C.E. gathering list of resources and FAQ

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — We are learning more about an ad hoc committee set up by Moorhead Mayor Shelly Carlson to look into possible actions the city can take on concerns about immigration enforcement. The committee is made up of 13 members including the mayor, city manager, city attorney, police chief and others. Immigrant Law Center and others groups are…

Two MN bills aimed at digitizing driver’s and vehicle licenses fail to make it out of committee

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Representatives discussed two bills that would make vehicle and driver’s licenses all digital. The state’s House Transportation, Finance, and Policy Committee debated the bills, that if passed, would eliminate physical license plate tabs and drivers licenses with digital versions. HF 1335 would allow the state to issue ‘electronic credentials’ that would, in theory, replace physical…

Concert Series: 4th times the charm? “Happy Together Tour” returning to Bluestem this summer

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The “Happy Together Tour” is making a fourth stop at Bluestem Amphitheater in Moorhead in September. Artists on the 17th year of the tour include The Association, The Troggs, Gary Puckett, The Vogues, Ron Dante of The Archies and The Turtles and more. Tickets run between $49 and $79.75 plus fees. There is a special online…