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Fargo City Commission votes to end bow hunting of deer within city limits

The vote passed earlier this evening due to possible safety concerns

November 15, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo City Commission votes three to two to end bow hunting of deer in city limits. Seventy-thousand North Dakotans participate in hunting according to North Dakota Game and Fish and it has carried over to public parks. Fargo Police Chief David Zibolski and Commissioners Arlette Preston and John Strand feel hunting in these populated areas…

Burgum’s State of the State Address covers tax breaks, energy and jobs

"We have an unprecedented opportunity. An opportunity to positively impact the lives of our citizens now and the trajectory of our state for decades to come."

November 8, 2021

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BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – North Dakota is in a good place according to Governor Doug Burgum, the economy is flourishing, the population is growing and investors are interested. Burgum touched on many topics including taxes, energy and jobs in his State of the State Address. He wants lawmakers to provide a one time $500 income tax credit by using the…

‘We The Poeple’ rally attracts hundreds who rebuke vaccine mandates

People are afraid to lose their jobs over federal vaccine mandate and want their voices heard

November 8, 2021

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BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – Hundreds gathered in the state’s Capitol for a “We the People rally” to express frustrations with vaccine mandates. Demonstrators are upset people are losing their jobs and military members are being dishonorably discharged for refusing the vaccine. Republican State Representative Jim Kasper of Fargo says there needs to be more conservatives represented in local government to…

Critical Race Theory Among Bills Proposed for ND Special Session

"The session could last a lot longer than five days."

November 7, 2021

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BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — The upcoming North Dakota special session planned to discuss redistricting and COVID-19 funding has taken a turn, as conservative issues may overshadow those measures. “The people I have talked to in the tax committees and the appropriation committees and among leadership say that is an issue that should be a full blown session and it is…

Moorhead Mayor discusses optional sales tax plan

Mayor discusses progress of implementing optional sales tax.

November 5, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The League of Women Voters of the Red River Valley invites Moorhead Mayor Shelly Carlson to discuss issues impacting the city. Carlson shared information on projects in Moorhead along with other new possibilities for the rising metro. They include a redesign of Center Avenue, Moorhead’s downtown master plan and a comprehensive plan for the future. Carlson…

Sen. Cramer Checks On Operations at Border With Mexico

November 4, 2021

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MCALLEN, TX (KVRR) — Republican North Dakota Sen. Kevin Cramer is talking about his recent visit to the southern border. “I saw a lot of things and much of what I saw sort of I would have to say just verified what I had already heard,” said Cramer. “But, there’s no way to really understand the severity of the problem…

Fargo Mayor Mahoney Fighting in Court To Run Again

November 1, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- We are here on the city’s request as to whether or not Mayor Dr. Mahoney is eligible to run for another four year term,” said Cass County Judge Stephannie Stiel. Opening arguments were presented at Cass County Courthouse. Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney and his attorney stated their case and Fargo’s City Attorney Eric Johnson argued why he…

ND sues Biden administration over vaccine mandate for federal contractors

October 29, 2021

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Wayne StenehjemBISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – North Dakota joins nine other states suing the Biden administration’s Covid-19 vaccine mandate on federal contractors. All states taking part in the suit have Republican governors. North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says he’s pro vaccine, but is opposed to federal overreach. The lawsuit says the mandate violates the tenth amendment that says powers not…

U.S. Agriculture Secretary says it’s too soon to know if there will be a turkey shortage

October 29, 2021

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WASHINGTON (KVRR) – In an interview with KVRR, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says it’s premature to know if we’re going to have a turkey shortage for Thanksgiving. He says the Biden Administration is doing what it can to end supply chain issues to get birds and other cargo shipped nationwide. That includes trying to accelerate approving commercial drivers’ licenses to…

Biden announces Build Back Better plan, Ag Sec. says it’s good for rural America

October 28, 2021

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WASHINGTON (AP & KVRR) – President Joe Biden says he has reached a “historic” framework with Democrats in Congress on his sweeping, though scaled-back domestic policy plan. But he still must nail down votes from a few skeptical fellow Democrats. Biden announced the framework at the White House after he traveled early Thursday to Capitol Hill to pitch House Democrats….