VATICAN CITY -- It may bring in $11 million in profit for the Vatican, but Pope Francis is just saying "no" when it comes to the sales of cigarettes. The Holy See Press Offices says the Pope's decision was…
NORTH DAKOTA -- North Dakota has issued 54,500 deer gun licenses in anticipation for the 2017 deer season. The state has seen an uptick in licenses since 2015 after sliding in 2007. Jeb Williams is the wildlife division chief…
Jellybean is shivering when she arrives at the KVRR Morning Show studios, and not just because it's in the single digits outside. The tiny chihuahua is also nervous as heck, but she's cooperative…
BARRON COUNTY, Wis. -- A Wisconsin sheriff is encouraging active shooter training after Sunday's massacre at a Texas church. The shooting took the lives of 25 people and an unborn child. "If the…
FARGO, ND -- The North Dakota Department of Transportation is changing the future of transportation. A new project is getting started and targeting the needs of North Dakotans. What does North Dakota need…
FARGO, ND --Â When you go to the gas station or a convenience store, there typically aren't many healthy options. Cass Clay Food Commission says they're trying to change that. The Cass Clay Food…
FARGO, ND -- State health officials say cases of the flu are already popping up in counties all over North Dakota. Some of the top health officials in the country say this year's…
INTERNATIONAL -- The World Health Organization wants farmers to stop using antibiotics on healthy farm animals. The organization issued a statement saying farmers and ranchers are only encouraging a lack of effective antibiotics for humans and say the overuse…
MOORHEAD, Minn. --Â Kara Gloe says she's glad all the work has paid off after winning her seat on the Moorhead School Board. Gloe came out on top out of a field of 13…
REGIONAL -- If this weather gives you a lack of motivation to travel to the gym, we have some tips from the YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties on how to work out…
ST PAUL, Minn. -- The Minnesota Senate may furlough staff and stop cutting checks as soon as December if the courts don't restore their operating budget. Gov. Mark Dayton vetoed the House and Senate's $130 million budget this spring…
MINNESOTA -- Minnesota hunters registered about the same number of deer during the first two days of the season as last year. The DNR says of the nearly 71,00 deer registered, 57 percent were bucks compared with 67 percent…
WEST FARGO, ND -- Damage assessments are under way after a truck hit a railroad overpass in West Fargo. The crash happened this morning on Center Street, just north of Main Avenue. No serious injuries were reported, but the…
GRAND FORKS, ND -- Altru Health System is making a major investment in new facilities and new technologies in Grand Forks. They have announced plans to invest over $250 million for what they call a "brand new 21st century…
Numbers show that only 46.9% of us 6 months old and older in North Dakota got their flu shot last year. Brenton Nesemeier, an epidemiologist with the North Dakota State Department of…
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. -- As we reported last night, Target in Fergus Falls will close nest year. City officials and members of the community are working to keep the doors from shutting on…
FARGO, ND -- Advocates of Planned Parenthood gathered downtown to show their support for the organization at their annual Progress on the Prairie event. Former Senator Olympia Snowe says possible changes to Planned…
FARGO, N.D. -- You may have noticed a handful of promotions from airlines announcing discounted getaways. This is no accident. Local travel agents say this winter, there are some key reasons why these…
FARGO, ND -- The lack of sunlight and change of weather may have you feeling down but Designingwomen2 in Fargo has tips on how to bring some brightness into your home. The designers…
WEST FARGO, N.D. -- Four schools in the metro are getting grants from Doosan-Bobcat to help promote STEM projects. A seventh grade math class at Liberty Middle School was one of the four…
FARGO, ND -- "Dry Goods" is coming to West Acres Mall. The Iowa-based, women's fashion retail chain, will open its first North Dakota location next spring. Dry Goods will take over the spot formerly occupied by Aeropostale in West…
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Senator John Hoeven is pushing for flood protection from the nominee for Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works. Hoeven met with R.D. James to introduce him to…
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. --Â The Tristate Manufacturer's Association says networking is the key to building a successful business. That's why some of the organization's leaders say they wanted to help others develop their manufacturing…
GRAND FORKS, ND -- The hottest couple in country music is returning to the valley next summer. Tim McGraw and Faith Hill are bringing their extended Soul2Soul World Tour back to North Dakota.…
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- If you live in Moorhead, it's time to cast your ballot and vote. The Moorhead School District is holding a special election for an open seat on the school…
FARGO, ND -- Fargo is extending its contract with longtime City Attorney Erik Johnson and his firm for millions of dollars. Fargo City Commissioner Tony Gehrig cast the only "no" vote on the five-year contract extension. He said the…
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. -- We have some great news if you're driving to, through or around Detroit Lakes. After an all summer-long road construction project, all four lanes are once again open on Highway 10 in Detroit Lakes. Crews…
WEST FARGO, ND -- More than a year ago, construction began on the new West Fargo Sports Arena. Now, teams are finally getting their skates on the ice. The doors are open and…
GRAND FORKS, ND -- People of Grand Forks will be voting for or against a slight increase in sales tax on Tuesday. The city has purposed a half cent increase in sales…
FARGO, ND -- A popular HBO show host decided to poke fun at Fargo last night. In an episode about economic development, John Oliver used Fargo as an example, but he wasn't exactly…
