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One Person Hospitalized After Fargo Apartment Fire

Fire broke out at an apartment complex at 1469 35th Street South

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) – One person is hospitalized after an overnight fire in Fargo. Fire broke out at an apartment complex at 1469 35th Street South. Battalion Chief Dane Carley says two trucks were dispatched to an alarm shortly after 1 a.m. and it was upgraded to a structure fire as firefighters were en route to the call by reports…

Warm weather increases in-person sales for local businesses

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The holidays are right around the corner, and with that comes last minute holiday shopping for family, friends, and loved ones. Local businesses say the number of shoppers is up compared to previous years.  Richard Early, Owner of Paradox Comic-N-Cards, said “Thanks to the weather especially, we got hit by a blizzard at this exact time…

Holiday travels to ramp up this weekend

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – We are days away from Christmas, which means holiday travel is going to be extremely busy this weekend. Despite those challenges, it is important to remember safety and guidelines to make your travels much better this upcoming weekend. “With more people being on the road. You’re sharing the roadways with more people,” said Sgt. Jesse Grabow…

Cougar killed on interstate is headed for taxidermy

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (KVRR/FOX 9) — A cougar that was killed after being hit by a vehicle on Interstate 394 in Minneapolis may soon go on display in the city. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board says the animal will be taxidermied and they want it to become part of an educational display. Before it’s death in early December, it had…

North Dakota reaches record population estimate of 783,926

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – Gov. Doug Burgum says the Census Bureau estimates North Dakota’s population reached a record high of 783,926 people in July. Burgum says the estimate represents an increase of 4,665 residents from last year and is 4,847 residents more than the 2020 census. North Dakota was one of 42 states that saw their population estimates increase this…

Cass County Sheriff investigating business burglaries

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a series of recent business burglaries. Sheriff Jesse Jahner said the break-ins were in Alice, Leonard, and Hunter. He said, in one case, electronic gambling machines were broken into. The Sheriff’s Department is working with state and other local police agencies in the investigation. Anyone with information on the crimes…

Pet Connection: Meet The Lakes Area 6

We've got 6 puppies for you this week! They're all young male pups around 12 weeks old at the Humane Society of the Lakes in Detroit Lakes.

  We’ve got 6 puppies for you this week! They’re all young male pups around 12 weeks old at the Humane Society of the Lakes in Detroit Lakes. Surely one of these pups could be a good fit in your home. Click here to learn more about the puppies and schedule a time to meet them. Categories: Local News, Morning…

Sanford staff sings Christmas Carols for patients

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s national Christmas Caroling Day and Sanford is embracing the day. At the location on Broadway, the Sanford staff sang Christmas carols throughout the halls. The staff was complete with a guitarist and bells for everyone, and patients were able to request specific songs. This tradition has been going on for years and the members love this…