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Recreational pot bill fails in North Dakota Senate

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) – The North Dakota Senate has soundly rejected a bill that would have legalized recreational marijuana. Supporters say the bill was designed to head off a potential initiated Constitutional measure, which would be more wide open than what the bill would have allowed. Republican Sen. Judy Lee of West Fargo told her colleagues she believes adult marijuana…

Shelter in place ordered while deputies attempted to serve eviction notice

FARGO (KVRR) – A Fargo neighborhood was told to temporarily shelter in place Thursday while Cass County deputies attempted to serve an eviction order. Sgt. Tim Briggeman says deputies were attempting to serve the eviction to a man living in the 500-block of 22nd Ave. N. Briggeman says the deputies noticed concerning conduct that appeared threatening in nature. Deputies set up…

North Dakota warned Ten Commandments bill could lead to lawsuits

BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota lawmakers are being warned that a bill seeking to shield schools and teachers from lawsuits arising from posting the Ten Commandments in classrooms is unconstitutional. Attorneys and education officials say the bill would lead to costly and unwinnable legal fights in federal court. They told the House Judiciary Committee Wednesday that the bill likely violates…

Supreme Court says Ford can be sued in Minnesota court

WASHINGTON  – The Supreme Court has ruled the Ford Motor Co. can be sued in the state courts of people who were killed or seriously injured in accidents involving Ford vehicles. The justices unanimously rejected Ford’s argument that its ties to Minnesota and Montana were too tenuous to allow it to be sued in those states by accident victims. The…

Surfer rescues man and dog from Lake Superior

DULUTH, Minn. – A Minneapolis man who was surfing in Lake Superior rescued a man who was struggling in the water while trying to save a dog. Twenty-six-year-old Darby Voeks was about to jump off the pier at Park Point in Duluth on Wednesday when a woman in a wheelchair said she needed help because her aide had gone into…

Pet Connection: Meet Saint

He's the longest rescue animal at Kritter Krazy, in more ways than one.

Last weekend, a lot of you were probably spending your St. Patrick’s Day celebrating in downtown Fargo. In spite of St. Patrick’s famous snake-ridding skills, there’s one in our region no one’s managed to move along yet. And this Saint — a Ball python — has the patience of a Saint. He’s Kritter Krazy’s longest rescue, having been there without…

Ohio officials say Noem website used photos without consent

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Ohio officials say a website unveiled by South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to promote her campaign to ban transgender women from women’s sports is using photos without consent. Ohio Democratic state lawmaker Casey Weinstein says the website “defendtitleixnow” features images from Hudson, Ohio and other neighboring communities. Hudson City School District officials says hey did not give…

Happy Harry’s Ribfest is back in June 2021

Fargo, ND – The Happy Harry’s RibFest you know and love returns this June at FARGODOME. Enjoy ribs, brisket, pulled pork, chicken and all your favorite foods from 11am-11pm daily. Happy Harry’s RibFest, FARGODOME and Radio FM Media will follow local guidelines in place at the time of the event for the health and safety of the organizers and attendees….