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Chahinkapa Zoo will not appeal loss of AZA accreditation

WAHPETON, N.D. (KVRR) - Officials at Chahinkapa Zoo in Wahpeton say there are no plans to appeal the loss of its accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. "Due to the philosophical differences and changes in the AZA organization,…

Woman Sentenced For Commercial Sex Robberies in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- A Fargo woman is sentenced to nearly 4 years in prison for a string of violent commercial sex robberies. 20-year-old Harleigh Haugen was also given three years of supervised release in U.S. District Court for conspiracy…

Update: North Dakota Tax Commissioner taken to detox

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) - North Dakota Tax Commissioner Ryan Rauschenberger was taken to detox Monday after an incident at a Bismarck hotel. A police report says Rauschenberger attempted to check into his room, but it wasn't available yet.  A hotel…

Burgum visits soup kitchen, issues traditional turkey pardon

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) - Gov. Doug Burgum on Monday continued the state's tradition of “pardoning” a turkey prior to Thanksgiving. This year’s pardon recipient is “Ben,” a 43-pound Tom. Burgum did the honors during a ceremony at the Heaven’s Helpers…

OSHA, South Dakota pork plant settle coronavirus complaint

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.  - Federal regulators reached an agreement with Smithfield Foods to settle a contested citation of the company’s coronavirus safety measures during a massive outbreak last year at its South Dakota pork plant. The company will develop a…

Burgum signs critical race theory, vaccine exemption bills

BISMARCK, N.D. - North Dakota’s Republican-controlled Legislature has endorsed bills to prevent COVID-19 vaccine mandates and the teaching of certain concepts of race and racism, as lawmakers completed their five-day special session. Gov. Doug Burgum signed the measure banning the…

Fargo Police Chief Wants To End Urban Deer Hunt

FARGO, N.D. -- Fargo City Commissioners are being asked to consider ending a wildlife management program that allows bow hunters to kill deer within city limits. Police Chief Dave Zibloski says a recent study shows that harvest rates are low,…

Man Wanted For Murder in Tennessee Caught in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- A man wanted for murder in Shelby County, Tennessee is caught in Fargo. The Metro Street Crimes Unit learned a warrant was out for 31-year-old Kezo Johnson and worked through the night to track him down…

Gov. Burgum Signs Income Tax Relief Bill For North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) -- Income tax relief is coming for roughly half a million North Dakotans. Gov. Doug Burgum signs legislation to provide an estimated $211 million in income tax relief over the next two years. The legislation will eliminate…

Fight over gray wolf protections heads to federal court

BILLINGS, Mont. - U.S. government attorneys are set to appear before a federal judge to defend a decision from the Trump administration that lifted protections for gray wolves across most of the country. The hearing on Friday before U.S. District…

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