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Fargo contractor’s excavating license revoked, legal action planned against city

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – A local contractor said he plans to take legal action against the City of Fargo after the City Commission voted unanimously to revoke his company’s excavation license at a special meeting Wednesday morning. City officials said they have worked with Drain Services, Inc. for a number of years to bring the company into compliance and cited issues…

Pet Connection: Meet Tangy

Tangy is a big ole' lover boy in this week's Pet Connection

  They call him a big lover boy. Tangy joins us this week on Pet Connection from Lake of the Woods Humane Society in Baudette, Minnesota. It’s cold up near the Canadian border, but Tangy could help keep you warm. The big orange kitty loves to be held and petted. He purrs like a machine. Someone found Tangy wandering the…

Rep. Marquart of Dilworth Appointed Commissioner of Revenue for Minnesota

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — A local outgoing member of the Minnesota House of Representatives is appointed Commissioner of Revenue. Gov. Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announcing they have picked Paul Marquart for the job. He is one of six new members announced to the Walz-Flanagan Cabinet. Marquart served 18 years on the House Taxes Committee, including four years…

Rocky Mountain ADA Center Tips for an inclusive holiday party

Rocky Mountain ADA Center share tips on how you can host a holiday party for everyone.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Many people are going out to rivers or through the woods but it’s important to consider your loved ones who have a disability as they may feel left out this holiday season. The Rocky Mountain ADA Center shares tips on how you can have a more inclusive holiday party. They say to be mindful of locations…

Commuter jet diverts to Fargo for mechanical issue

FARGO (KVRR) – A commuter jet heading to Devils Lake Wednesday morning made an unscheduled stop in Fargo because of a mechanical issue. Fargo Airport Authority Executive Director Shawn Dobberstein says the United Express flight originated in Denver. There were 36 people on board. The flight landed in Fargo without incident at around 11:15 am. The problem involved an issue…

Fire Damages Bedroom In South Fargo Twin Home

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Fire damages a second-floor bedroom in a twin home in south Fargo. Firefighters responded to a report of a mattress on fire in the noon hour and were able to extinguish the fire quickly. A child and adult who were in the house at the time were taken to an ambulance to warm up, but there…