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Another Suspect Nabbed in Jamaican Lottery Scam

  BISMARCK, ND -- Authorities have caught another suspect in a Jamaican lottery scam. Akil Gray is among 15 suspects charged in U.S. District Court in North Dakota with conspiracy, fraud and money laundering. Prosecutors said he was recently apprehended…

MSUM'S Planetarium Holding Eclipse Event on Campus

  MOORHEAD, Minn. -- MSUM's Planetarium and Bookstore have run out of protective eye glasses for the eclipse on Monday. They ordered 10,000 protective eye glasses for the big event and they are all gone. According to USA Today, stores…

Suspended Bismarck Oral Surgeon Dies of Possible Overdose

BISMARCK, ND -- A Bismarck oral surgeon who was temporarily suspended from practicing medicine has died from a suspected drug overdose. First responders attempted to revive Dr. Mansureh Iravani with Narcan, a drug meant to reverse the effects of an…

Minnesota Increasing Minimum Wage for Large Employers

  MINNESOTA -- Minnesota's minimum wage for most large employers will increase to $9.65 an hour in 2018. It's the first annual increase stemming from a 2014 bill that hiked the minimum wage to $9.50 an hour by 2016. Other…

Rep. Cramer Heading to Kazakhstan

  WASHINGTON D.C. -- North Dakota U.S. Rep. Kevin Cramer said he'll join federal Energy Secretary Rick Perry and others on a trip to Kazakhstan. Members of the presidential delegation will attend an energy expo in the country later this…

Pet Connection: Meet Tink

Tink the rat terrier and her volunteer, Cheryl McGetrick of Diamond in the Ruff pet rescue, stopped by the KVRR Morning Show studios and helped light up a live interview with Emily Welker…

Chick-fil-A Selects Owner of Franchise in Grand Forks

GRAND FORKS, ND -- It's not just another chain restaurant. "More of a community-based-know-your-neighbor-type-get-to-know-each-other seems to be the type of business that they are and the type of business that we are here…

New Bicycle Playground Opens in Madison Park

FARGO, ND -- The Fargo Park District has teamed up with Legacy Children's Foundation and Scheel's to open the new bicycle playground at Madison Park. A ribbon cutting ceremony is celebrating the change…

2017 State of Technology Conference in Fargo

FARGO, ND -- Senator John Hoeven is hosting the 2017 State of Technology Conference in Fargo. "When people talk about hot spots for technology, growth and development, innovation, new startups, we want them…

Healthy Back to School Lunch Ideas

WEST FARGO, ND -- It's almost time to go back to school, which means it's almost time to start packing your kids' lunch. Dr. Andrea Hillstad, a naturopathic doctor who works out…

Valley TRIAD Hosts Annual Senior Safety Seminar

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Seniors walked away from the Hjemkomst Center more informed after attending the annual Senior Safety Seminar. The event allows seniors living in the area to learn about all of the…

Water Main Break Shuts Down Traffic Until Friday

  WEST FARGO, ND -- Crews in West Fargo work to clean up after a water main break. It happened on Ninth Avenue West near Sheyenne Street. Water was restored to the area after 3 o'clock this afternoon. However, 9th…

Relief Fund Set Up for Drought-Stricken Producers

  NORTH DAKOTA -- A relief fund has been established for producers hit hard by drought. The North Dakota Stockmen's Association and its foundation have established the Hope for the Heartland Drought Relief Fund. Donations will be distributed early next…

The Solar Eclipse: Watch Out for the Animal Kingdom

FARGO, N.D. ---The highly anticipated solar eclipse will take place on Monday, August 21st. Certain theories suggest an eclipse can cause major changes in animal behavior. "There's a lot of historic reports on…

Fargo City Commissioner Wants F-5 Project Put on Hold

  FARGO, ND -- A Fargo city commissioner wants the F-5 Project stopped until it meets city codes. Dave Piepkorn said the housing project for former inmates didn't get the proper city approval. Piepkorn said it's clear the homes violate…

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