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Four Dogs, Shop and Its Contents Lost to Fire Near Perham

OTTER TAIL CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Four yellow lab dogs are dead after fire spread through a shop southwest of Perham, Minnesota. A passing motorist spotted the flames around 11 a.m. and called authorities. Perham, Dent and Ottertail fire departments responded and found flames coming from the roof and eves of the building. The shop and all of its contents…

Supreme Court to hear arguments on Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court says the Biden administration program to cancel student loans will remain blocked for now, but the justices have agreed to take up the case in late winter. The court’s decision to hear arguments relatively quickly means it is likely to determine whether the widespread loan cancellations are legal by late June. That’s about two…

Pet Connection: Meet Jude

Remember to let him into your heart.

Since we only have an hour on the Morning Show instead of our usual two hours, this week’s Pet Connection is a short one. But that’s okay, because this week’s pet is a very short horse. His name is Jude and he’s dang near irresistible. He’s saddle-trained, and very bright. However, he was left pretty much to his own devices…

Titan Machinery Inc. increases profits by 47% for 3rd quarter

A West Fargo-based company announced it has increased its profits by 47 percent globally.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Titan Machinery Inc., headquartered in West Fargo, has reached a gross total of just under $670 million through the fiscal third quarter which ended October 31st. It’s a $200 million revenue increase compared to last year at this time. The company’s gross profit margin also rose just above 20 percent and just under $140 million…

U.S. House passes bill to avoid rail strike, Senate will vote next

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — The U.S. House passed a resolution forcing unions to accept a tentative agreement reached earlier this year between railroad managers and their workers making a strike illegal. The House also passed a second bill providing seven days of paid sick leave to railroad workers. The two bills are heading to the Senate, which has until December…

NDSU And Sisseton Wahpeton College Sign Agreement To Meet Needs of Native American Students

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Presidents of NDSU and Sisseton Wahpeton College sign an agreement aimed at strengthening the ability of both institutions to meet the needs of Native American students. The institutions are creating a “Social Science Career Pathway”. It’s expected to provide a way for Native American students from SWC to earn a four-year degree in emergency management, criminal…

Food delivery robots coming to UND

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Robots are set to take over the University of North Dakota in the upcoming months. The robots are equipped with multiple sensors and cameras that allow them to stop to avoid collisions and equipped with a four wheel drive system that will allow them to deliver on campus during the winter months. The University is…