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Unite for Justice Rally Gathers Advocates Come to Fargo: Why they are Against Judge Kavanaugh

They feel with Kavanaugh in office, human rights and the rights of workers, women and natives are in danger

August 26, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Unite for Justice rallies are happening all over the country and two groups brought one to Fargo. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen explains why those who attended are trying to prevent Brett Kavanaugh from getting on the Supreme Court. “What do you have in a country if you don’t have a rule of law and if you don’t have…

BREAKING NEWS: John McCain, Arizona Senator and POW Survivor, Dies at 81

John McCains family announced earlier this week he was stopping treatment for brain cancer

August 25, 2018

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At the age of 81, Senator John McCain has passed away at the age of 81. Earlier this week, John McCains family announced he was stopping treatment for brain cancer. McCain’s family says he has surpassed expectations for his survival but “the progress of disease and the inexorable advance of age render their verdict.” Many North Dakota and Minnesota political…

Sen. John McCain’s family says he’s stopping cancer treatment

August 24, 2018

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WASHINGTON (AP) – Sen. John McCain’s family says the Arizona senator has chosen to discontinue medical treatment for brain cancer. In a statement, McCain’s family says McCain has surpassed expectations for his survival, but “the progress of disease and the inexorable advance of age render their verdict.” The family adds: “With his usual strength of will, he has now chosen…

Secretary of Commerce Meets With TrueNorth Steel Employees About Trade

the U.S. used to produce 50 percent of the world's steel, but that number has dropped significantly

August 23, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Two major administration officials are in Fargo to meet with Congressman Kevin Cramer and North Dakotans to talk about how trade has been impacting our state. They include Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross and USDA Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Stephen Censky. The United States used to produce 50 percent of the world’s steel. Today, that number has dropped…

Farmers Speak Out Against Rep. Kevin Cramer and His Comments on Trade War

North Dakota Ag Commissioner candidate Jim Dotzenrod were among the speakers

August 23, 2018

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HORACE, N.D. — While Congressman Cramer discussed the status of U.S. trade in North Dakota, farmers from across North Dakota spoke out against his comments on the trade war. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner candidate Jim Dotzenrod and several growers spoke at a forum hosted by the North Dakota Democratic–NPL Party. The producers called out Cramer for saying that they should have…

President Trump Planning Campaign Stop In North Dakota

They would not specify when the President will stop in North Dakota or where in the state he will be.

August 22, 2018

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FARGO, ND — The White House confirmed President Donald Trump will return to North Dakota before the November 6 midterm elections. They would not specify when the President will stop in North Dakota or where in the state he will be. The President will spend more than 40 days on the campaign trail between the beginning of August and November…

Vice President Pence Planning Return To Minnesota

Minnesota Republican Party chairwoman Jennifer Carnahan announced Monday that Pence will return to Minnesota Aug. 30.

August 20, 2018

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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ Vice President Mike Pence is heading back to Minnesota. Minnesota Republican Party chairwoman Jennifer Carnahan announced Monday that Pence will return to Minnesota Aug. 30. It’s the latest evidence of the White House’s keen focus on Minnesota ahead of an election filled with competitive races in a state President Donald Trump nearly won in 2016….

Savanna Greywind One Year Later: Looking Back on the Tragedy that Changed the Community

One year later, we look back on the ups and downs and shed light on missing and murdered indigenous women.

August 19, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — One year ago, the Fargo Police department asked for your help in finding missing 22 year old Savanna Greywind. One year later, we look back on the tragedy that many say changed the community and shed light on missing and murdered indigenous women. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen takes us through the ups and downs, the searches and the…

Governor Candidates Debate Rural Minnesota Issues

August 17, 2018

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Three days after winning their party’s primary for Minnesota governor, Tim Walz and Jeff Johnson show voters their priorities for the state. The candidates debated their views on Twin Cities Public Television on Friday. They were asked about the Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota divide with funding. Both know what it’s like to live in rural Minnesota since Johnson is…

Nationwide Bus Tour to Support Judge Brett Kavanaugh Stops in Fargo

Concerned Women for America has been making stops in states with senators that can decide the vote

August 17, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — A nationwide bus tour to support confirming Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh makes a stop in Fargo. Members of the Concerned Women for America have been traveling around the country to meet with people in states with senators that could play a role in determining if Kavanaugh is confirmed. They came to North Dakota to encourage women to…