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North Dakota GOP Endorses U.S. Rep. Kevin Cramer for U.S. Senate

Cramer will face incumbent North Dakota Senator Heidi Heitkamp in November election

April 7, 2018

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — During his speech to delegates at the Republican convention in Grand Forks, Cramer said “Washington has forgotten how to listen” and that there’s been too much taxation and too much regulation. With the endorsement secured, Cramer is now focused on the long campaign ahead. “There’s nothing like being with 1600 of your closest friends. Getting their…

Will Gardner Secures GOP Endorsement for Secretary of State

Mandan businessman edges out incumbent Al Jaeger, who has held the seat since 1993

April 7, 2018

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The race for secretary of state was set to be decided on Sunday, but was moved up for inclusion on the GOP Convention agenda Saturday due to impending weather. Once the dust settled, the party endorsed Mandan businessman Will Gardner over incumbent Al Jaeger, who has held the position since 1993. Gardner won the majority of…

Toppers Car Club Holds Annual Car Show

The show features cars across the Midwest

April 7, 2018

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — The Toppers Car Club’s 60th annual car show is happening this weekend. The show features cars from across the Midwest. There are about 85 cars, along with 10 custom motorcycles on display. Organizers say the volume and worth of cars has increased throughout the years, and many of them have sentimental value. “A lot of people have…

El Zagal Shrine Circus is Back in Town

This is the 67th annual circus

April 6, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — The El Zagal Shrine Circus is back in town this weekend at the Fargodome. There will be shows at 10 a.m., 2 p.m., and 6 p.m. on Saturday, and 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Sunday. “It’s a fantasy land,” said Timothy Tegge, the circus ring master. “I love everything about this. I never regret having to go…

North Dakota Farmers Brace Themselves for Impending Tariffs

Farmer from Steele County thinks producers might feel the biggest impact of any group from the tariffs

April 6, 2018

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STEELE COUNTY, N.D. — Randy Richards is one of many farmers thinking that times could become hectic for farmers in North Dakota. On Wednesday, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced a 25 percent tariff on 106 US products, including soybeans. “They’re the hardest on agriculture because agriculture is the only we thing that we export a lot of that balances out…

Pepper Spray Used in West Fargo Home Invasion

Police responded using gas masks

April 6, 2018

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — Four people were treated for exposure to pepper spray in an unusual case of forced entry. Police responded to a call at an apartment at the 1200 block of 1st Street East in West Fargo just before midnight on Thursday evening. A group of victims said several suspects forced their way into the apartment and sprayed them…

Police investigating Williston High School Bomb Threat

April 6, 2018

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WILLISTON, ND – Police are also investigating a bomb threat at Williston High School. Authorities were called around 1:15 this afternoon. Investigators say the building has been evacuated, and police are searching the building. The Williston School district says students have been released for the day, and tonight’s high school activities have been canceled. Categories: Local News, North Dakota News Tags:…

“Boots and Heels” Opens New Downtown Fargo Store

The original store was started in 2011 in Devils Lake

April 6, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Boots and Heels has a new location in downtown Fargo. The original store was started in 2011 in Devils Lake. The team emphasizes a “shopping with a friend philosophy” and hopes that customers can find shopping to be a fun experience. “Fashion doesn’t have to be painful. It can be cute, it can be comfortable,” said Amber…

Arrests made after Jamestown Walmart bomb threat

Someone called in the threat just before 11:30 Thursday night

April 6, 2018

KVRR Staff,

JAMESTOWN, ND (KFGO) – Police have arrested two men for terrorizing after a bomb threat late Thursday at the Walmart in Jamestown. Perimeters were set up around the store after someone phoned in the threat just before 11:30 p.m. Stutsman County deputies, the North Dakota Highway Patrol and Stutsman County Emergency Management were all called to assist. Dispatchers traced the cell…

New Electric Vehicle Chargers Installed at Sanford Health

Chargers come from partnership with CCEC, Lignite, and Sanford Health

April 6, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Cass County Electric Cooperative teams up with Lignite Energy Council and Sanford Health to install new charging stations for electric cars. Four electric vehicle chargers will soon be ready for use at Sanford’s new location near Interstate 94 The chargers are part of the Electric Cooperative’s plan to keep the Fargo area at the forefront of emerging energy…