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NDSU raises $1.4 million on annual Giving Day

November 30, 2022

Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The seventh annual NDSU Giving Day brings in nearly $1.4 million for the university. Alumni and friends raised the money on Tuesday through 1,600 gifts. The event is a one-day fundraiser where those who give can decide which area of campus their money will benefit. President Dave Cook says Giving Day is a great opportunity for…

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.

November 30, 2022

Site Staff,

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

November 30, 2022

Site Staff,

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…

Hector International Airport Adds 363 More Economy Parking Spots

November 30, 2022

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — If you’re flying out of Hector International Airport in Fargo you now have another option for parking your vehicle. An additional economy parking lot has been opened on the east side of the airport campus. It more than doubles the airport’s economy parking capacity and should ease congestion. The new lot has 363 spots, 40 more…

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

November 30, 2022

TJ Nelson,

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

November 30, 2022

KVRR Staff,

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…

Christine McVie, Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter, dies at 79

November 30, 2022

KVRR Staff,

NEW YORK (AP) – Christine McVie, the soulful British musician who sang lead on many of Fleetwood Mac’s biggest hits, has died at 79. The band announced her death on social media Wednesday, saying “there are no words to describe our sadness at the passing of Christine McVie.” No cause of death or other details were immediately provided. McVie was…

Two Recounts Set For Minnesota House Districts 3A and 3B, Other Races Certified

November 30, 2022

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Minnesota election officials will be conducting two recounts starting Monday. Contests in House Districts 3A and 3B fell within the limits for a publicly funded recount and candidates have filed for recounts. Election officials will conduct them in those races in Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, and St. Louis counties. The State Canvassing Board met Tuesday to…

Victims of Deadly House Fire in Lisbon Earlier This Month Are Identified

November 30, 2022

KVRR Staff,

LISBON, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Two people who died in a house fire in Lisbon, North Dakota earlier this month have been identified by their family. Jon and Courtney Person died in the November 18 fire at 18 Oak Street. A GoFundMe has been started by James Person, Jon’s brother, to benefit the couple’s daughter Brooklyn. State Fire Marshall Doug Nelson…

District 43 House Recount Finished, Outcome Remains the Same

November 30, 2022

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — The votes have been recounted in the North Dakota District 43 House race and the outcome remains the same. Incumbent Rep. Zachary Ista has defeated fellow Democrat incumbent Mary Adams by just four votes in the Grand Forks district. Before the recount, Ista led by three votes. Republican Eric Murphy was the top vote getter. In…