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Continuing District Growth Leads to Groundbreaking for a New Middle and High School in Horace

Part of that bond is being used to build a new middle and high school in Horace for the West Fargo Public School District

May 20, 2019

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HORACE, N.D.– In September the West Fargo community passed a nearly $107 million bond to address the districts continued growth. Part of that bond is being used to build a new middle and high school in Horace for the West Fargo Public School District. The schools will be named Heritage Middle School, and Horace High School. Heritage middle school will…

Border Patrol Officer Killed In Car Crash Last Year Honored In Washington, D.C.

Christopher Bacon was stationed at the National Air Security Operations Center in Grand Forks

May 20, 2019

TJ Nelson,

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A U.S. Customs and Border Patrol officer who lost his life in a car crash last year was honored last week in Washington, D.C. Christopher Bacon was stationed at the National Air Security Operations Center in Grand Forks at the time of his death last June. Senator Kevin Cramer attended a Customs and Border Protection Valor Memorial and…

North Dakota Man Wants To Change Constitution And Make Cannabis Plant Legal

He has turned in a petition request to the secretary of state's office in Bismarc

May 20, 2019

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, ND — A Courtenay, North Dakota man is behind an effort to change the state constitution and end prohibition of the cannabis plant. John C. Bailey is the chairperson of the sponsoring committee. He has turned in a petition request to the secretary of state’s office in Bismarck. The secretary and attorney general will review it and decide whether it…

RedHawks’ Home Opener is Here!

Newman Outdoor Field will sell $1 hot dogs and give away magnets with the 2019 season schedule on them

May 20, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — The cold weather may finally be gone but it’s your itch for summer baseball that should be here. The RedHawks are taking on the Milwaukee Milkmen for their home opener. Grounds crews have been getting the field ready since 7:30 this morning after it got rained on all weekend. Newman Outdoor Field is passing out free, magnet schedules…

Honor Flight Brings Veterans to Washington, D.C.

90 veterans from North Dakota, Minnesota and South Dakota traveled together

May 19, 2019

Max Mueller,

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ninety area veterans are in Washington, D.C. to see the memorials that have been created to honor them as part of the North Dakota, Minnesota Honor Flight. The majority of these veterans served during the Korean War but the trip also includes 16 World War II veterans. These veterans from North Dakota, Minnesota and South Dakota arrive…

USA Weightlifting Comes to North Dakota for the First Time, Credit Goes to CrossFit

CrossFit started in 2000

May 19, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Two years ago, Jeremy Grinsteiner signed up for his first Crossfit meet. Little did he realize, lifting a barbell would do more than just get his blood pumping faster. “That’s where I absolutely caught the bug. I was hooked,” he said. He is now joining a group of men and women from the metro who are not only…

Walz, Hortman and Gazelka Reach A Bipartisan Agreement On Nearly $50 Billion Budget

Special One-Day Session Is Still Likely Since The Session Officially Ends Monday

May 19, 2019

TJ Nelson,

Gov. Tim Walz (D) Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R) & House Speaker Melissa Hortman (D) Announce Budget AgreementST. PAUL, MN — Gov. Tim Walz and Minnesota legislative leaders have struck a long-awaited deal over the nearly $50 billion state budget they announced during a news conference. The deal includes no gas tax, a slight decrease in the medical provider…

Little Conservationists On the Hunt for Insects, Birds at Bioblitz

this is the first one in the metro

May 19, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Public Library and Audubon Dakota are not only getting kids outside, but they’re also looking for the next generation of conservationists with their first Bioblitz. Kids and their parents surveyed land along the Red River in downtown Fargo to find dormant bumblebees, beetles, mites and even some birds. Organizers say it’s important to get kids…

Walz, Gazelka And Hortman Reach Minnesota Budget Agreement

The legislative session is supposed to come to a close on Monday

May 19, 2019

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, MN — Gov. Tim Walz, Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka and House Speaker Melissa Hortman have reached a budget agreement, according to the Governor’s office. The three leaders will hold a press conference Sunday evening at 6:30 p.m. to announce the details of the detail in the Governor’s Reception Room. The deal should avert a state government shutdown. The…

Honor Flight Lands In Washington, D.C.

KVRR Will Have Complete Coverage Online And On The Air

May 19, 2019

TJ Nelson,

WASHINGTON, D.C. — KVRR’s Rob Kupec has joined the latest Honor Flight of ND/MN in Washington, D.C. Watch for Rob’s coverage on the KVRR Facebook page and on KVRR Local News Sunday and Monday. We’ll meet some of the veterans and share their stories. Watch Rob’s Facebook like of their arrival early Sunday morning here. Categories: Local News,…