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Sanford will offer sports physicals ahead of school year

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Sanford Southwest Children’s Clinic will be hosting sports physicals this summer as we are closer and closer to high school sports starting again. Student-athletes are required to have a physical done before participating in-school sanctioned sports. They also have to be completed before the first day of practice for the sport. These physicals cost $50. The…

People flock to downtown street fair in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s the first day of the Downtown Fargo Street Fair, and it’s a great chance to pick up some food and try some offerings from some local vendors. “There’s no better way than to get out here and interact with my customers, and find out what they’re looking for.” Dana Steenberg runs the award-winning Angry Tomato…

Lawmakers highlight state investments during visit to northwest Minnesota

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Minnesota’s Senate Majority Leader was in the Moorhead area Thursday to learn more about some of the issues facing northwestern Minnesota. The tour was designed to highlight how state money has been able to help the city of Moorhead, agriculture policy, and emergency medical service funding. Democratic State Senator Erin Murphy, of St. Paul, and Senator Rob…

Gov. Walz Highlights Resources for New Farmers

PINE ISLAND, Minn. (KVRR) — Governor Tim Walz traveled to a farm in Pine Island to highlight resources available for new farmers. He says a shortage of new farmers and financial barriers to farming threaten the future of agriculture. Some of the resources for farmers in Minnesota incude Beginning Farmer Tax Credit, Beginning Farmer Loan Program, and the Down Payment…

Burgum emphasizes energy dominance during convention speech

Gov. Doug Burgum speaks during the Republican National Convention Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)MILWAUKEE (North Dakota Monitor) – North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum evoked former President Teddy Roosevelt while emphasizing energy dominance during his speech Wednesday night to the Republican National Convention. “Teddy Roosevelt encouraged America to speak softly and carry a big stick,” Burgum told…