The Drug and Alcohol Culture of the Red River Valley
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- People across the country are concerned about the drug and alcohol culture in today's society. Drug and substance abuse is sweeping the nation and one officer is traveling from…
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Northwestern Mutual Cycling for a Cause
FARGO, ND -- Cyclebar is partnering up with Northwestern Mutual to host a fundraiser in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month. After employees at Northwestern Mutual found out a coworker was diagnosed with…
Oh My Gourd! Davies High School Students Take Physics and Pumpkins to the Next Level
FARGO, ND -- Fargo Davies High School students are out of the classroom and are learning a thing or two about flying gourds. The pumpkin launch is all about getting students out of…
Despite Severe Drought, North Dakota's Wine Industry on the Grow
NORTH DAKOTA -- Despite severe drought conditions, North Dakota's wine industry rapidly continues to grow. Wine industry officials in the state say North Dakota's warmer climate these past months have allowed the cold-climate grapes to ripen faster. While the…
West Fargo Mayor Goes Pink; How You Can Help Support 'Real Men Wear Pink"
WEST FARGO, ND -- Mayor Rich Mattern is one of the many men supporting breast cancer through his Real Men Wear Pink Campaign and now he's making some colorful changes. He added one…
Minnesota Man Wins $120,000 Lottery Jackpot; Waits 3 Days to Claim Because He's "Busy"
MONTGOMERY, Minn. -- A Minnesota man says he was just too busy to claim his jackpot prize worth $120,000 and wanted to wait for his wife before coming forward. Jim Krenik, a butcher from Montgomery, said he wanted to…
A Public Art Piece is Unveiled Downtown and Yes, You Can Take a Selfie
FARGO, ND --Â There's a new spot in town where the Fargo Park District encourages you to take plenty of selfies. The Park District and the F-M Convention and Visitors Bureau teamed up to…
Family of Woman Killed in Minnehaha Academy Explosion Suing Construction Company
MENDOTA HEIGHTS, Minn. -- The family of one of the people killed in the explosion at Minnehaha Academy in Minneapolis has filed a lawsuit against the construction company. The family of Ruth Berg, the school receptionist who was killed in…
Governor Burgum Secures $2 Million in Federal Money for Naloxone Training
BISMARCK, ND -- Gov. Burgum says he has secured a $2 million dollar federal grant to help reduce opioid overdose deaths in North Dakota. Burgum signed an executive order in September, allowing government agencies to work with law enforcement…
Minnesota Submits Bid to be Amazon's Second HQ
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The state of Minnesota has submitted a bid to be the spot for Amazon's second headquarters. While the details behind the bid haven't been released, the economic development commissioner says they promoted Minnesota's diverse workforce,…
Minnesota Granted Real ID Extension
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Minnesota residents are in the clear for at least another year when it comes to their driver's licenses. Gov. Dayton says the state has received an extension on the Real ID law, allowing Minnesota residents…
Diversion Task Force Members Announced
FARGO, ND -- Governor Burgum and Governor Dayton have announced the members who make up the task force created to work on creating balance with Fargo-Moorhead flood diversion project. The New Task Force will be co-chaired by the governors,…
How the Metro is Battling the Opioid Epidemic
FARGO, ND -- Last year, 23 people died from opioids in Cass County. This year, through September there have been nine. The numbers seem to be decreasing in the metro, but the epidemic…
City and Business Leaders Share Ideas to Improve Downtown Areas in North Dakota
FARGO, N.D. -- City and business leaders from across North Dakota arrived in Fargo for a conference aimed at improving downtown areas across the state. Organizers hope that the conference will lead to…
"Native Voices" Exhibit Comes to NDSU Campus
FARGO, N.D. -- A traveling art exhibit has made its way to NDSU's campus. It's called "Native Voices" and explores illnesses and cultural life for Native Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Alaskan Natives.…
Competitive Curling with HOPE Inc.
FARGO, ND -- HOPE Inc. is giving kids and adults a chance to get competitive on the ice. Families showed support and cheered the players on at the F-M Curling Club in Fargo…
Medicare Enrollment Counselors Available for North Dakota Seniors
NORTH DAKOTA -- Anyone 65 and over can review, plan or shop their Medicare Part D insurance with a little help. North Dakotans can choose their best coverage option with assistance from trained,…
32nd Avenue Project Nearing Completion
FARGO, ND -- A major months-long traffic disruption in south Fargo is nearly over. Most driving lanes on 32nd Avenue South will be reopened by the end of the day Wednesday. The orange cones should all be removed from…
Fargo Fire Department Teaching Students About Fire Safety
FARGO, ND -- Firefighters talked to elementary students to remind them that when it comes to an emergency, you can never be too prepared. As part of the Fargo Fire Department's "Learn Not…
Senator Hoeven Explains Vital Roles North Dakota's Air Bases Play in National Security
GRAND FORKS, ND -- North Dakota U.S. Senator John Hoeven is talking up the work done at our bases in Grand Forks and Minot. During the bipartisan Air Force Caucus, Hoeven outlined the…
Chinese Nationals Indicted Over Narcotics Flowing Through North Dakota
NORTH DAKOTA -- A pair of Chinese nationals has been indicted for manufacturing tons of fentanyl and other powerful narcotics that were peddled in the United States and flowed, in part, through North…
A Howling Good Time: Wolf Awareness Week at the Red River Zoo
FARGO, ND -- The Red River Zoo is having a howling good time all week as they teach the public about wolves. It is part of Wolf Awareness Week which happens every year…
Lieutenant B.J. Maxson Announces Candidacy for Grand Forks County Sheriff
GRAND FORKS, ND --Â Grand Forks County Lieutenant B.J. Maxson is the fourth person to announce his candidacy for sheriff. Other candidates include UND police officer Danny Weigel, former deputy Mike Lee and Grand…
Gackle Man Re-Elected President of the ND Stockmen's Association
NORTH DAKOTA -- Warren Zenker of Gackle will lead North Dakota's largest rancher organization for another year. The Logan County rancher was re-elected president of the North Dakota Stockmen's Association at the group's recent 88th annual convention and trade show…
ND Insurance Commissioner Not Allowing Rate Increases Under Affordable Care Act
BISMARCK, ND -- North Dakota's Insurance Commissioner will deny any additional rate increases under Obamacare. Jon Godfread says President Trump's plan to halt payments to insurers could potentially raise health insurance costs another 10 percent for up to 42,000…
Johnson and Johnson Wins Appeal in Talcum Powder Cancer Case
NATIONAL -- It's a big win for Johnson and Johnson. The Missouri Court of Appeals rules the company will not have to pay out $72 million dollars in damages to the family of a woman who died of ovarian…
More than 400 DAPL Cases Have Been Closed
MORTON COUNTY, ND -- The North Dakota Supreme Court has denied a petition by some judges who argued out-of-state lawyers were no longer needed to represent Dakota Access pipeline protesters. Judges from the South Central District wanted the change…
Money Talks: Iran Decertification
President Trump's announcement of major changes to the longstanding agreement between the U.S. and Iran over our inspections of nuclear weapon capabilities made headlines late last week, and hasn't gone away since. Brady…
Churches United Fundraiser: Annual Soup Competition Helping the Homeless in the Metro
FARGO, ND -- Hundreds of business and political leaders throughout the metro are helping the homeless with competing soup recipes. About 40 soup recipes line the tables at the Holiday Inn in Fargo.…
Don't Wait to Shop for Halloween! What's Hot This Year
FARGO, ND -- If you're still not sure what to be for Halloween this year, have no fear. KVRR's Jackie Kelly went to Spirit Halloween to get the inside scoop on what's hot…
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