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Questions Are Raised After Fargo Brings Food Truck Pilot Program to People’s Attention

But both sides of the coin do agree on one thing, there needs to be some ironing out before this food truck pilot program goes into effect

July 9, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — As the City of Fargo is trying to implement a food truck pilot program, those with the trucks and downtown business owners are raising their questions. Jessie Cohen tells us what they had to say at an open house meeting with the city in our lead story. Some are looking to expand their business on wheels. “Look…

ND Congressional Candidate Schneider Wants Congress To Have A Say With Tariffs

The congressional candidate and former state senate minority leader says he is truly disappointed in the administration's actions

July 9, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Mac Schneider says the trade war with China is affecting North Dakota farmers and ranchers. The congressional candidate and former state senate minority leader says he is truly disappointed in the administration’s actions. He says it is extremely harmful to be in a trade war, not just with China, but with our allies. Schneider is letting the…

West Fargo Farmers Market Now Open for the Season

It will be every Monday and Thursday afternoon through October 4

July 9, 2018

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — You can now do your grocery shopping outside twice a week at the West Fargo Farmers Market. Last year there were more than 16 vendors who came to the market. Organizers say they hope to exceed that amount this year as they continue to look for more vendors this summer. Although the market has been…

Grand Forks Police End Shelter In Place, Suspect Apprehended

The suspect has been apprehended, though the scene remains active, there is no longer a public safety concern.

July 9, 2018

KVRR Staff,

Samuel Nelson, 36 of Grand ForksUPDATE 6:20 PM – Authorities have identified the suspect in a Monday afternoon standoff as 36-year-old Samuel Nelson of Grand Forks. Grand Forks Police say officers tried to take Nelson into custody for five warrants when he ran into an apartment building on the 1100 block of 14th Avenue South. Witnesses say it appeared like…

Petitions Delivered To Legalize Marijuana And Establish Special License Plates

If the marijuana measure is approved by voters it would be legal to grow, use and distribute marijuana for people 21 and older

July 9, 2018

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. — Legal recreational marijuana is one step closer to a public vote in North Dakota. Sponsors of the initiative have delivered petitions with nearly 19-thousand signatures to the secretary of state’s office. In order to get the measure on the November ballot, nearly 13-thousand 5-hundred signatures must be valid. The secretary of state has until August 13 to…

Florida Woman Faces Charges After Crash On Interstate 29

a car driven by 75-year-old Claudia Grace of The Villages, Florida, struck the rear passenger side of a pickup

July 9, 2018

TJ Nelson,

HILLSBORO, N.D. — Charges are pending against a Florida woman after a crash on I-29 near Hillsboro on Sunday. North Dakota Highway Patrol says a car driven by 75-year-old Claudia Grace of The Villages, Florida, struck the rear passenger side of a pickup. The pickup went into the ditch and rolled. 24-year-old Tyler Bedney and 22-year-old Ashley Fontaine, both of…

Fargo Couple Rescued From Detroit Lake After Wind Swept Their Boat Away

They Went For A Swim Saturday Night Only To Have Their Boat Drift Away

July 9, 2018

TJ Nelson,

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — A Fargo couple had to be rescued while swimming in Detroit Lake after their boat floated away due to the windy conditions. 51-year-old Jay Weist and 50-year-old Tracey Powell decided to leave their boat Saturday night and go for a swim. Authorities were called by someone who spotted their abandoned boat afloat south of the Holiday…

GoFundMe Account Started For Family Of Young Drowning Victim

David Logulomo's body was recovered after he drowned in a West Fargo retention pond

July 9, 2018

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, N.D. — A GoFundMe account has been started to help the family of a young drowning victim in West Fargo. Six-year-old David Logulomo’s body was recovered after he drowned in a West Fargo retention pond at the end of June. It took first responders hours to find his body in the murky water. The little boy was born…

Avoid Sheyenne If You’re Headed To The Red River Valley Fair

Alternate Routes Are Suggested To Avoid The Road Construction

July 9, 2018

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, N.D. — If you plan on heading to the Red River Valley Fair this week you’ll want to avoid Sheyenne Street construction. These are the alternate routes being suggested to reach the fair including 32nd, 40th and 52nd Avenues South to reach Veterans Boulevard. Then head north on Veterans to I-94 or Main Avenue. You can also head…

Power Should Be Fully Restored In New Rockford Tonight

a microburst on Sunday knocked down hundreds of trees and power poles.

July 9, 2018

TJ Nelson,

NEW ROCKFORD, N.D. — Work continues to restore power to New Rockford after a microburst knocked down hundreds of trees and power poles. Otter Tail Power crews say they should have power restored to the entire community by this evening. About 30 linemen have spent the past two days in town after the storm hit early Sunday morning. The microburst…