Jackie Do My Job: Donut Maker
All week long you can see KVRR’s Jackie Kelly do different jobs throughout the area. The second job Jackie learned how to do is make donuts at Sandy's Donuts in West…
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Erbert and Gerbert's: Helping Sick Children for Every Sandwich Sold
FARGO, N.D. -- A sub chain in the Valley is helping sick children every time they sell a sandwich. For every sandwich sold on Tuesday, Erbert and Gerbert's will give one…
Construction Begins on North Dakota's First Chick-fil-A in Grand Forks
GRAND FORKS, ND - Construction has started on the first Chick-fil-A restaurant in North Dakota. It is being built at 3230 32nd Avenue South in Grand Forks and will have seating for 129 people, patio seating and two drive-thru…
White Cloud Returns to Jamestown's National Buffalo Museum
JAMESTOWN, ND -- White Cloud has returned to Jamestown. The white buffalo died last November on a ranch near Michigan, North Dakota where she lived out her last days. White Cloud was preserved by a taxidermist and is back…
Governor Dayton Threatening Vetoes Over Possible Stalled Talks with Republican Leaders
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Gov. Dayton is criticizing Republican legislative leaders for moving forward on several budget bills without reaching an agreement. The governor and caucus leaders had been meeting over the past week to resolve differences over how…
President Trump Fires FBI Director James Comey
WASHINGTON D.C. -- White House officials confirm President Trump has fired FBI Director James Comey. The president sent a letter to Comey, stating that he agreed with the Department of Justice that Comey "is not able to effectively lead…
Devastating Fire of Andy Lake Woodworks of Glyndon: Rise Above the Ashes
GYLNDON, Minn. -- Andy Lake Woodworks in Glyndon is cleaning up after a fire destroyed three log sheds and a shop over the weekend. It's not just buildings that were burned. Countless hours…
Cass County Vector Control Already Battling Mosquito Populations
FARGO, ND -- It's almost that time of year again where the buzzing and biting insects are coming out to play. "Especially at night, sometimes at night when it gets really humid…
Jackie Do My Job: Zookeeper
All week long you can see KVRR's Jackie Kelly do different jobs throughout the area. The first job Jackie did was learn what it takes to be a zookeeper at…
Student Robot Projects Day at NDSU
FARGO, ND -- Computer Science students at NDSU have released the robots! Students presented their semester-long projects and then had the opportunity to try out their peers projects. Some of the projects included…
President Trump Nominates Former U of M Professor to U.S. Court of Appeals
WASHINGTON D.C. -- President Trump has nominated Minnesota Supreme Court Associate Justice David Stras to the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Stras formerly clerked for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. The 42-year-old former University of Minnesota Law School…
ND Lawmakers Consider Overriding Governor's Veto on Money for Townships
BISMARCK, ND -- As Gov. Burgum prepares to give the commencement address at NDSU on Saturday, legislators could be headed back to Bismarck. Legislative leaders will decide this week whether to return to and attempt to override a veto…
Check Your Lottery Tickets! Mega Millions $1 Million Ticket Sold Locally
DILWORTH, Minn. -- A lottery ticket worth one million dollars has been sold in Dilworth. The Mega Millions ticket was purchased on Friday at Petro Serve USA on Highway 10. The ticket matched the first five numbers drawn: 4,…
Chemicals Likely Caused Glyndon Business Fire
Authorities say wood-finishing chemicals likely caused a weekend fire that destroyed a wood carving business in western Minnesota. The fire at Andy Lake Woodworks in Glyndon was reported early Saturday afternoon. Three log sheds and a shop building were destroyed.…
Experts Give Children Free Safety Tips at the Zoo
FARGO, N.D. -- Firefighters, police and FM ambulance went to the Red River Zoo, but not because of an emergency. Sanford Children's Safe Kids FM and AAA hosted their…
Leaders of UND Hope to Move Forward with a New Strategic Plan
GRAND FORKS, ND -- UND is working on overcoming many obstacles throughout the school year after being hit with major budget cuts. From the commotion of cutting women's hockey, controversy…
President Kennedy Ready for Title IX Challenge
GRAND FORKS, ND -- As if budget cuts weren't enough, UND is also facing complaints against their athletic programs. Earlier this year, UND announced it was cutting their women's hockey…
CEO of Camping World Says Fargo's Gander Mountain Location Will Stay Open
FARGO, ND -- A CEO says Gander Mountain of Fargo will stay open even though store front signs say, "Going out of business," and "everything must go." The CEO of Camping World, the company which won a bankruptcy auction…
Minnesota Senate Introduces Bill to Raise Legal Age for Tobacco Purchases
MINNESOTA--Just two days after Edina made the change, the Minnesota Senate introduced a bill that raises the legal age to buy tobacco from 18 to 21. Members of the Minnesotans for a…
Farm Rescue Helps Local Farmer in Time of Need
DAVENPORT, ND -- A West Fargo man gets a helping hand on his Davenport Farm. Farm Rescue jumps in after Bob Baumgarten had a heart attack. The growing season comes at the same…
We Just Had a Job to Do: WWII Veteran Honored at the Fargo Air Museum
FARGO, ND -- A World War II veteran is in town as the featured guest at Fargo Air Museum's Celebrity Dinner and Auction. James Tyler is an Iowa native and a P–38 fighter…
West Acres Mall Announces One Store's Expansion, Another on the Move
FARGO, ND -- Two stores in the West Acres Mall are taking over some extra space and announce expansion plans. Men's retailer Halberstadt's is expanding into empty store space located next…
Fargo Police Arrest Suspected Burglar After Public Tip
FARGO, ND -- A tip from the public led Fargo police to bust a suspected burglar early this morning. Police arrested 20-year-old Will Bollum of Fargo, after a witness said he tossed a rock through the glass window of…
Gate City Bank, City of Fargo Helping to Keep Fargo Police Officers Protected
FARGO, ND -- The Fargo Police Department has received a new piece of equipment that will help keep officers safe while working the streets. Thanks to city leaders, along with a generous donation from Gate City Bank, the department…
Pet Connection: Meet Jasmyne
There's really no way to say it -- her pictures just don't do Jasmyne justice. Soft-spoken, soft-furred, and with a soft, goofy, slightly-cross-eyed gaze, Jasmyne the cat charmed everyone on the set of…
It's "Go Time" for Area Farmers
CASS COUNTY, ND -- It's "go time" for many area farmers and they're getting into the fields to start another growing season. Now that May has started, and with temperatures in the seventies…
MSUM School of Journalism Honors Marcil Family with Dedication
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- MSUM's School of Journalism made a dedication which honors 100 years of local storytelling. Students unveiled a wall dedicated to the Marcil Center for Innovative Journalism. Forum Communications Chairman…
Cass County Youth Commission Paying it Forward
FARGO,N.D--Twenty-one high school students are wrapping up their year and getting a look into local politics by paying it forward. The Cass County Youth Commission presented a check for over $6,500 to…
Las Vegas Stripper Convicted in North Dakota Drug Trafficking Ring Sentenced
NORTH DAKOTA -- A former Las Vegas stripper who ran a drug trafficking ring that stretched from Washington to North Dakota has been sentenced. Loren Toelle was given more than 17 years in prison. The 52-year-old was also sentenced…
Senator Franken Demands Answers on Russia from FBI Director Comey
WASHINGTON D.C. -- The head of the FBI says Russia is still involved in American politics and Minnesota Senator Franken wants answers. During questioning by the Senate Judiciary Committee, FBI Director…
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