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WEST FARGO -- Giving Hearts Day is a critical day to refill the coffers at the region's many animal welfare nonprofits. And it's coming just in time to help save the region's only pet…
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Settlement reached in North Dakota lawsuit alleging intimidation by hate group
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Two North Dakota nonprofits have settled their lawsuit against a white nationalist hate group that alleged it intimidated immigrant business owners, though the details are unclear. A court docket entry last week gave notice of the…
U.S. Border Patrol Grand Forks Border Patrol agents make arrests in illegal crossing
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – Pembina agents responded to an illegal crossing at the border and made arrests on Saturday, February 8. The U.S. Border Patrol Grand Forks Sector says a Small Unmanned Aerial System from Operation Stonegarden partners allowed…
House defeats bill to display Ten Commandments in North Dakota public schools, colleges
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The North Dakota House of Representatives voted down a bill Wednesday that would have mandated the Ten Commandments be posted in every public school cafeteria and state-funded college. The bill was defeated on a…
Abortion, reproductive rights bills rejected in North Dakota House
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Four bills related to abortion and reproductive rights failed Wednesday in the North Dakota House. A so-called personhood bill would have allowed women who get abortions to be charged with murder. Two others sought…
Ten Commandments in ND Schools And Four Abortion & Reproductive Rights Bills Fail
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) -- A bill to require a display of the Ten Commandments in schools has failed in the North Dakota house with 38 voting in support and 53 against. The house also voted 77-16 against a bill to…
Gov. Armstrong Talks North Dakota Economy, Possible Efficiency Moves
BISMARCK, N.D. - The second and final day of the Chamber at the Capitol event featured a meeting with Governor Kelly Armstrong, who discussed why it's so important to have face-to-face meetings with business leaders.…
New Bill Would Require North Dakota Schools To Teach About The Holocaust
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) -- Lawmakers were presented a bill to require all schools in North Dakota to teach the history of the Holocaust. Currently, it is up to a teacher's discretion. The bill's focus would…
JOANN Fabrics Closing 500 Stores Including in Grand Forks and Bemidji
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/CNN/AP) -- JOANN Fabrics is closing 500 stores across the country including in Grand Forks, Bemidji, Hibbing and Brookings in our region. That will leave only 300 stores open nationwide. The company says the move is necessary as…
Legislators hear testimony on bill requiring intelligent design in science classes
BISMARCK, N.D. — Legislators heard testimony on the bill requiring the teaching of intelligent design in science classes in North Dakota schools. If passed, SB 2355 would require the teaching of intelligent design alongside evolution…
North Dakota Resolution declaring pornography a public health hazard gets Do-Pass recommendation
BISMARCK, N.D. — A senate resolution in North Dakota would declare pornography as a public health hazard. Testimony was heard during a legislative hearing on SCR 4017. Those who testified in support of the resolution…
Update: Fargo Park Board to reconsider controversial plan to sharply raise pool fees
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Following public pressure, the Fargo Park District is preparing to change its plans to sharply raise the cost of using its pool facilities. Fargo Park Board President Aaron Hill tells KVRR…
Fargo's "Name a Snow Plow" Winners Are Announced On The Same Day as Minnesota's
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- More than 1,100 people voted and these are the winners in Fargo's "Name a Snow Plow" contest: Betty Whiteout BoomChickaPlowPlow Buzz Iceclear Plowabunga Teddy Snowsevelt and Wheeler Snow Peeler. The names will now go on city…
Midwest Murder Podcast Live is coming to Sanctuary Events Center in Fargo
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- From a small basement podcast studio in Minot to becoming a top trending true crime hit, Midwest Murder Podcast is coming to Fargo. Co-hosts Jonah Lantto and Dawn Palumbo have brought their captivating live show to…
St. Michael, ND Man Sentenced For Child Abuse and Child's Death in Indian Country
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- A St. Michael, North Dakota man is sentenced to 40 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to three counts of child abuse in Indian country. 30-year-old Collin Delorme Sr. was charged in the death of…
KVRR Connections: Health - Best Practices Against Bird Flu with NDSU Scientists
FARGO -- We've been watching the spread of bird flu across the country. And so have the scientists at NDSU, who say it's already in Cass County, N.D. Anuj Ghimire is an ornithologist at…
Armstrong congratulates Baesler on nomination to U.S. Dept. of Ed.
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – Gov. Kelly Armstrong is congratulating state Superintendent of Public Instruction Kirsten Baesler on her nomination to the U.S. Department of Education. Baesler was selected to serve as Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education. “Superintendent Baesler…
Bills aim to improve access to dental care in North Dakota
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Two bills being considered by the North Dakota Legislature strive to make dental care more accessible to low-income and under-represented populations across the state. Supporters say the bills are needed but merely begin to…
Senate narrowly approves adding position to North Dakota Ethics Commission
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The North Dakota Ethics Commission may grow its staff by one after the Senate on Tuesday narrowly approved the agency’s budget bill. Senate Bill 2004, if adopted without further changes, sets aside roughly $250,000…
FMWF Chamber Attends Chamber Day at North Dakota Legislature
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) -- Local business leaders are in Bismarck to meet with the governor and lawmakers during a two-day trip. Things did run a little long today, but everyone left that conference room with…
Senator’s Son Pleads Guilty in Hospital Crash That Preceded Deadly Chase
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The adult son of U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges in connection with a crash out of a North Dakota hospital’s ambulance bay that preceded a chase and collision resulting in the death of a sheriff’s deputy. Ian Cramer, who…
People Have Sticker Shock Over Season Pass Increases For Fargo Park's Pools and Golf Courses
UPDATE: Fargo Park Board President Aaron Hill says the board will meet next week to reconsider the cost of its pool passes. FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- People are taking to social media to share outrage over Fargo Park District price…
National Non-Profit Speaks Out Against Resolution On ‘Kingship of Jesus Christ’ in North Dakota
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Freedom From Religion Foundation is opposing a resolution that the North Dakota Legislature is considering. The resolution sponsored by Republican Rep. Nico Rios of Williston would have North Dakota acknowledge the…
Freeze-A-Thon Runs Its 26th Year of Students Supporting A Charity
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) --It’s a cold winter week in Fargo, but NDSU’s Alpha Tau Omega fraternity and Kappa Delta sorority are standing outside in support of a charity, Down Home. “We help people do move-ins,…
North Dakota Legislators consider bill allowing school districts to hire chaplains
BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota legislators are considering a bill that would add chaplains to public schools in the state. HB 1456 would authorize $500,000 from the general fund to give to school districts for…
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