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N.D. U.S. Attorney’s Officer Getting 5 More Prosecutors, 3 For State’s Reservations

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota’s U.S. Attorney’s Office is getting five additional prosecutors, with three dedicated to public safety needs on the state’s reservations. One of the other two prosecutors will focus on violent crime in Cass County and the surrounding areas and one will spearhead e-Litigation efforts. “For decades, the hallmark of the United States Attorney’s Office in…

Fargo Superintendent: District will ignore new state law to protect students

Rupak GandhiFARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – In an emotional address to the Fargo School Board during the Board’s regular meeting Tuesday night, Superintendent Rupak Gandhi shared his administration’s stance that, unless the Board directs it otherwise, the district will prioritize keeping students safe over obeying a new North Dakota state law that creates a number of restrictions and policies related to transgender…

Police Warn Of Fake Car Key Scam

Scammers are using fake keys to steal vehicles after test drives

FARGO N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) – Fargo Police are aware of a scam in the city impacting car dealerships and anyone selling a vehicle. Scammers are buying fake keys and finding a vehicle of the same make and model listed for sale. The scammers will arrange to test drive the vehicle, and when they return, give the fake key to the dealership…

U.S. Army Corps leaders from across the country tour F-M Diversion Project

The project is designed to mitigate climate change's impact.

HORACE, N.D. (KVRR) — Leaders from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as well as 42 district commanders and 13 officers came to Horace to get a close look at the F-M Diversion project. It’s being called a “first in the nation” project for its split delivery construction with one component delivered by the Diversion Authority and one by the…

Kevin O’Leary’s Wonder Fund Invests In Grand Forks Technology Company

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Grand Forks based technology company called Thread is getting the latest investment from ‘Mr. Wonderful’. Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary’s Wonder Fund North Dakota is investing $2.5 million in the company. A press release from North Dakota Department of Commerce calls Thread the leader in enterprise-scale asset maintenance technology for energy and utilities. Thread has…

NDSU Meat Science Program Meets Big Need In Meat Industry

Your steak, burger or brat props up an entire industry, an industry that can connect to nearly any job you can think of.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – There’s more to your meat than simply what ends up on your plate. Your steak, burger or brat props up an entire industry, an industry that can connect to nearly any job you can think of. That’s what they’re training students for at NDSU’s Meat Science program. Jacob Arntzen with NDSU Meat Science says, “You don’t…