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'Moms Demand Action' to Rally in Fargo Against Gun Violence

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- The continued incidents involving gun violence across the country has got the attention of a local group. Moms Demand Action of Fargo-Moorhead say city officials and legislators are not doing enough to keep our kids safe.…

Two fires damage Fargo processing plant

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Fargo firefighters were able to contain and limit damage in two fires at Red River Commodities in north Fargo early Wednesday. Fire Department Battalion Chief Dane Carley says the first fire call came around 2:30 a.m. in…

Gov. Burgum Signs Trans Athlete Bans Into Law

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) -- North Dakota’s Republican Gov. Doug Burgum on Tuesday evening signed two transgender athlete bans into law, effectively prohibiting transgender girls and women from joining female sports teams in K-12 and college. Lawmakers in the House and…

Sandbagging Operations Begin Today

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — High school students and other volunteers begin the task of filling 200,000 sandbags to hold back floodwaters across the city and county. This is double the number of sandbags that city…

Burgum declares statewide flood emergency

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) - North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has issued an executive order declaring a statewide emergency for spring flooding, as warmer temperatures and heavy snowpack are expected to produce widespread flooding across the state this week and next…

6-Year-Old Hit, Killed While Riding Bike

WATFORD CITY, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) - A 6-year-old boy died after he was struck by a pickup in Watford City in northwestern North Dakota. The state patrol says the boy was riding his bike in the parking lot of an apartment…

April Is National Donate Life Month

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- April is National Donate Life Month, a time for all Americans to celebrate the generosity of those who have saved lives by becoming organ donor. We also honor the families and…

Ojibwe woman makes history as North Dakota poet laureate

BISMARCK, ND. (KVRR/AP) -- North Dakota lawmakers have appointed Denise Lajimodiere as the state's poet laureate. The Ojibwe member of the Turtle Mountain Band in Belcourt becomes the first Native American to hold the position. She has written several award-winning…

North Dakota State Radio experiencing issues with 9-1-1 calls

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) -- Sunday afternoon, State Radio dispatchers were notified about callers experiencing connectivity issues while using 9-1-1 from multiple areas across the state. Those using 9-1-1 have reported calls being dropped or being notified that all circuits are…

St. Andrew Lutheran Church hosts Cross Walk

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Many across the globe celebrate Good Friday with various demonstrations. In Fargo, St. Andrew's Lutheran Church took part in a Cross Walk across the city as a meditative and prayerful…

Homeowner displaced, one dog dies in mobile home fire

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- One person is displaced as West Fargo Firefighters respond to a mobile home fire. The home, on the 1 thousandth block of Brookwood Lane, saw damage but is not fully destroyed. When crews arrived after…

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