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State Rep. Corey Mock of Grand Forks Will Not Seek the Democratic-NPL Nomination for Re-election

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — A former North Dakota House Minority Leader is not running again. State Rep. Corey Mock says he will not seek the Democratic-NPL nomination for re-election in District 18. In a statement Mock said,  “It’s often quipped that North Dakota is one big town with really long roads. Our legislature has historically modeled this adage as a…

UND Athletics Partners With Sanford Health For Student-Athlete Care

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Sanford Health is becoming the official physician provider for UND student-athletes. The partnership is effective July 1. UND Athletics Director Bill Chaves says they are looking forward to working with Sanford Health to improve athletic and personal performance. Sanford Health opened a clinic in east Grand Forks in 2000 and another clinic in 2021. They…

Whooping cough confirmed at Fargo Davies High School

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – The North Dakota Department of Health says one case of pertussis, also called whooping cough, has been confirmed in a theater group at Davies High School in Fargo. The health department sent an email to parents Wednesday, saying that the disease was confirmed in a student. Symptoms include coughing fits, prolonged coughing, and coughing to the point…

Charges Dropped Against Suspect in Bemidji Rape Case After DNA Doesn’t Match

BEMIDJI, Minn. (KVRR/FOX9) — Prosecutors have dismissed charges against a man suspected in a reported gang rape in Bemidji last fall after DNA tests came back without a match. Oscar Luna of Texas was charged with criminal sexual conduct after an 11-year-old girl reported being attacked. She was brought to the hospital after the assault and found to have injuries…

SWAT training this week near road closure in Moorhead

Red River Valley SWAT will be training in the area of 11th Street and Main Avenue in Moorhead from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – SWAT members are using the area near a road closure for some training this week. Red River Valley SWAT will be training in the area of 11th Street and Main Avenue in Moorhead from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday. Officers will have firearms visible, but they will not be using live rounds. People may also hear yelling…

Partial solar eclipse can be seen across the region on April 8th

MOORHEAD, Minn., (KVRR) — The solar eclipse is set for April 8th and preparations should be made to enjoy it. The eclipse will be hitting the United States from 12 pm- 4pm in different areas. Here in Fargo, we are expected to see the eclipse from 12:49-3:09 pm and a maximum sun blockage of  63 percent. To see totality, people will…