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Kerri Benefit
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Community shows support for former law enforcement officer battling breast cancer

"Just a huge thank you to everybody, whether they donated or just said a prayer."
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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – In an effort to help Cass County Reserve Deputy and former law enforcement officer Kerri Gortmaker fight breast cancer, the community is hosting a benefit at the El Zagal Shrine. “She was diagnosed back in July with triple negative breast cancer. She is undergoing treatment right now and going to be having surgery very soon so…

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Mapleton fire chief accused of drunken driving

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Kayla CrossFARGO (KVRR) – The fire chief in Mapleton, North Dakota is accused of drunken driving after being involved in a crash in West Fargo. Kayla Cross is charged with DUI refusal. The charge is a Class B misdemeanor. Cross is also an assistant fire chief in Moorhead, Minnesota. Court documents say on Nov. 13, Cross was on Sheyenne St….

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Future of controversial murals at U of M Crookston to be decided soon

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CROOKSTON, Minn. (KVRR) – In a few months, a special committee is expected to recommend what will happen to a controversial, but historic collection of murals at the University of Minnesota-Crookston. The committee, comprised of campus, community and tribal members will determine the future of the John Martin Socha Murals, which have been on display in the Kiehle Auditorium since…

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LIVE: Bison Illustrated Honors Homegrown Athletes Behind NDSU Success

Latest Issue of Bison Illustrated Out On Stand Now
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  Fargo, N.D. (KVRR-TV) — North Dakota athletes lead the way for NDSU athletic excellence. That’s what we’re learning in this month’s issue of Bison Illustrated. The magazine is highlighting NDSU athletes who came from North Dakota high schools. They’re making a difference everywhere from the football field to track and field to the baseball diamond. Spotlight Media’s Brady Drake…

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Heating issue leads to early dismissal at Horace High School

Jim Monk,

HORACE, N.D. (KVRR) – Students at Horace High School were dismissed from onsite learning at 10:30 a.m. Friday because of a heating problem. The West Fargo School District released the following statement: This morning, a significant issue was identified with the building’s HVAC unit, which controls our heat. To best address this issue, the contractor needs to shut the entire…
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Few people seek pot pardons in North Dakota

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – Only a few of the tens of thousands of people who may be eligible have taken advantage of a policy change that lets those with low-level marijuana convictions in North Dakota petition have their records wiped clean. Records show only 51 of the 70 people who applied have been granted pardons in the two years since the…

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Health, Local News

How to avoid health risks over the holidays

Majority of heart attacks happen in our country on Christmas and New Year's Day than any other time of the year.
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(KVRR) – The holidays typically brings together family, food and good times, but health experts warn this is also a potentially dangerous. The American Heart Association and scientific research suggests a majority of heart attacks happen in our country on Christmas and New Year’s Day than any other time of the year. People have a tendency to break their normal…