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UPDATE: Devils Lake officer who suffered self-inflicted gunshot wound is charged

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) — A felony terrorizing charge has been filed against an off-duty Devils Lake police officer who shot himself during an hours-long standoff at a home. Police say Rey Hennen barricaded himself inside the home late Monday night. During the investigation, Hennen had threatened to shoot himself and his children were present in the house. They were…

‘I Voted’ sticker contest kicks off in North Dakota; artists must submit designs by Nov. 15

Stickers featuring artwork from 2020 “I Voted” contest winner Khloe Brandon of Hatton Eielson Public School sit on a table at the Bismarck Event Center on June 5, 2024, during early voting for the primary. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The North Dakota Secretary of State’s Office wants artists from across the state to…

North Dakota university research could see ‘devastating’ cuts, officials warn

Pooyan Vahidi Pashaki, a graduate student in North Dakota State University’s biomedical engineering program, works in a lab in Sugihara Hall. Officials at NDSU and the University of North Dakota say the research universities expect to lose millions in federal research dollars. (Photo courtesy of NDSU)GRAND FORKS, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Representatives of North Dakota’s two largest universities say…

Fargo, Grand Forks Target locations among those to open at midnight Oct. 3 For Taylor Swift’s new album

Target.comMINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) Target said they will open select stores at midnight for customers to get Taylor Swift’s newest album “The Life of a Showgirl.” The exclusive event will take place at midnight local time on October 3. The list of participating stores can be found here. The store will limit customers to four purchases. Customers can also preorder the…

Fargo Cass Public Health shares importance of opioid overdose training in the workplace

FARGO — Bosses and managers may not realize the importance of having their workforce trained in administering naloxone which could save a life. That is why Fargo Cass Public Health offers free training. They say one in four people who are prescribed opioids from a doctor will struggle with addiction. Naloxone can restart breathing in a person overdosing on opioids….

Concert Series: The Frontmen head to Shooting Star while Lady Gaga brings “Mayhem” to St. Paul

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Frontmen are coming back to the region. The former lead singers of Lonestar, Restless Heart and Little Texas will perform at Shooting Star Casino on Friday, December 19. Richie McDonald, Larry Stewart and Tim Rushlow have over 30 number one hits between them and have sold over 30 million albums. You’ll hear hits like “Amazed”,…

Hornbacher’s customers gobble up turkey sandwiches for United Way

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — People were encouraged to have lunch and help a family at Gobble It Up with United Way. It was hosted between 11 and 1 at all eight area Hornbacher’s locations. For a suggested $10 minimum donation, you could enjoy a hot, Jennie-O turkey sandwich on a freshly baked Hornbacher’s bun, with Old Dutch chips, a Kemps…

45th annual Big Iron Farm and Construction show begins

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — This year marks the 45th annual Big Iron Farm and Construction Show. With over nine hundred booths, training sessions, and demonstrations, the show provides farmers and industrial workers a chance to learn. “We’re celebrating our twentieth year anniversary, and our mission is to help farm and ranch families in crisis due to injury, illness, and…

Harwood City Council to hold special AI data center meeting while mayor is in Portugal

The planned data center near Harwood, North Dakota. (Courtesy of Applied Digital)HARWOOD, N.D. (KVRR) – A special Harwood City Council meeting will be held on Wednesday to continue discussions surrounding Applied Digital’s controversial plan to build a $3 billion AI data center. According to the agenda, the city council will discuss items including the second reading of a re-zoning ordinance…