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Legislative panel endorses 80 mph speed limit bill

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) - A legislative panel has endorsed a bill that would increase the speed limit from 75 mph to 80 mph on North Dakota’s two interstate highways. The bill also would require drivers to maintain a speed of…

North Dakota Senate kills Sunday morning booze bill

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) - The North Dakota Senate has rejected a bill that would have allowed bars to be open on Sundays beginning at 8 a.m. Currently, North Dakota bars are not allowed to open until 11 a.m. Mandan Republican…

Otter Tail County man dies in crash with freight train

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) - An Otter Tail County man was killed when the pickup he was driving collided with a Canadian Pacific train. The Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office says the crash happened around 8:48 a.m. Thursday at a…

Hoeven to seek third term in Senate

FARGO (KVRR) - Sen. John Hoeven is running for reelection.  Hoeven's campaign office confirms that he plans to seek a third term in the Senate in 2022. "The answer is yes, Senator Hoeven is planning to run for re-election" according…

Fargo man facing murder charge in girlfriend's death

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) - A Fargo man who had been facing domestic assault and other charges is now charged with murder after his girlfriend died. Twenty-seven-year-old Cody Plumlee was arrested in early December after police were called to a north Fargo…

Smith, Hoeven discuss Biden's choice to lead USDA

WASHINGTON (KVRR) - During his confirmation hearing Wednesday, Agriculture Secretary nominee Tom Vilsack addressed climate change, food insecurity and economic hardships brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Vilsack is one step closer to leading USDA,…

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