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“Noises Off” To Be Staged At Fargo Moorhead Community Theatre

KVRR's morning meteorologist Marshall Downing is a member of the cast

FARGO, N.D. — A production of “Noises Off” is returning to the Fargo Moorhead Community Theatre stage for the first time in 22 years. You’ll also be able to catch KVRR’s morning meteorologist, Marshall Downing, as he portrays “Tim Allgood” in the production. The play-within-a-play depicting the follies of a second-rate theatre troupe will be staged September 6 and 7…

Traffic At North Dakota’s 8 Commercial Aiports Increases In July

Year-to-date boardings for the eight airports are up more than 10 percent

BISMARCK, N.D. — Traffic at North Dakota’s eight commercial airports was up 12 percent in July compared to last year. More than 110,000 people boarded planes in Fargo, Grand Forks, Jamestown, Devils Lake, Bismarck, Minot, Williston and Dickinson in July. Williston had the highest percentage increase, of nearly 27 percent. Year-to-date boardings for the eight airports are up more than…

UND Alumni Association & Foundation Has A Record-Setting Fiscal Year

Alumni and friends of the university gave $67.7 million

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — It has been a record-setting fiscal year for the UND Alumni Association & Foundation. Alumni and friends of the university gave $67.7 million to the foundation during the fiscal year that ended June 30. That is nearly twice the amount committed the previous year. The old record was $49.9 million set in 2011. Nine-thousand and sixteen…

Gov. Walz Pushes For Gun Control Hearings And Appoints New DHS Commissioner

Walz says he wants a special session and he supports universal background checks and so-called "red flag" protective orders

Gov. Tim Walz & Jodi HarpsteadST. PAUL, Minn. — Gov. Tim Walz says it would be “counterproductive” to call the Minnesota Legislature into special session on gun violence only to watch Senate Republicans adjourn without holding any hearings or moving forward with gun control bills. “And I spent the day out at Game Fair where our most experienced firearms owners…

Motorists Save Money as Gas Prices Continue to Lower

North Dakota motorists are saving four cents per gallon compared to one week ago.

Fargo, ND–Motorists in North Dakota and across the country are paying less at the pump as gas prices continue to move lower. According to AAA, motorists are saving seven cents per gallon nationally, while North Dakota motorists are saving four cents per gallon compared to one week ago. Savings are even greater compared to one year ago when the National…

Officers Specially Trained to Detect Drugged Drivers

Tarek Chase says law enforcement officers statewide have noticed an increase in drug-impaired driving.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) _ As law enforcement agencies across North Dakota begin a concentrated effort to catch impaired drivers, some 60 law enforcement officers will be using their specially-trained skills to detect motorists who are high on drugs. About 20 agencies across the state employ officers who have taken the rigorous, internationally utilized program that helps law enforcement identify drivers…

Mapleton Man Helps Amish Teen Adjust to New Life

25-year-old John Shrock picked up Jay Miller in the beginning of July after he left Wisconsin Amish community

MAPLETON, N.D. — We spend our entire lives forming relationships, but it was when John Shrock turned 17 that his came to a standstill. “I lost everyone, all my friends, all my relationships just cut off in one day,” Shrock said. That’s when Shrock left an Amish community in Wisconsin. He says his mother even reached out to him saying…

Community Brings Out All the Rainbows for 19th Annual F-M Pride Parade

a rally was held at the Fargo civic center afterwards

  FARGO, N.D. — It’s the last chance to get decked out in all your rainbow gear. F-M Pride Week 2019 is closing out with a parade. It started at Moorhead City Hall and ended at Fargo City Hall. Some people who are attending the parade for the first time say coming is a great way to show their kids…

Fargo Authorities Say Man Confesses To Starting Numerous Dumpster Fires Downtown

They found Carl Thronson near Fire Station 1 and he was taken into custody

FARGO, N.D. — Police in Fargo say a man has confessed to setting a number of dumpster fires around the downtown area. Officers and the Fargo Fire Department Battalion Chief were on the lookout for a suspect last night. They found Carl Thronson near Fire Station 1 and he was taken into custody. Thronson is being held on a felony…

Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Concludes With Slight Increase In Attendance

Two motorcyclists died during the event

STURGIS, S.D. — Western South Dakota’s famed motorcycle rally in Sturgis is likely seeing a small uptick in attendance this year. This year’s 10-day motorcycle rally just wrapped up. Figures released by the South Dakota Department of Public Safety show a slight overall increase in vehicles entering Sturgis through midweek. Drunk driving, drug, traffic and other arrests point to increased…