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Delta COVID-19 variant found in North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) - The North Dakota Department of Health says the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus has been detected in North Dakota. The case occurred in an adult who was not hospitalized. “This variant is more easily transmitted…

Pet Connection: Meet Bowie

Bowie the German Shepherd is as strikingly handsome as late rock star David Bowie. He's a cuddler, a good canine citizen on walks, a great player of tug of war and an intrepid explorer of…

Shots fired in downtown Fargo

FARGO (KVRR) - Fargo police say shots were fired downtown early Thursday morning. Officers responded to a report of a disturbance at Fort Noks Bar around 2:00 a.m.  A man was reportedly threatening people with a gun. As officers arrived,…

Cajun Cafe closes after 20 years

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- The Cajun Cafe is yet another local business who's announced it will be closing its doors after struggles amid the pandemic "It was a very difficult year and it definitely…

Greater Grand Forks Fair opened Wednesday

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) -- The Greater Grand Forks Fair is now open after being canceled last summer due to the pandemic. Gates opened for the first day at 4 pm.  Some…

Dakota Access lawsuit dismissed, future challenges possible

BISMARCK, N.D. - A federal judge has dismissed the lawsuit filed by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe challenging the operation of the Dakota Access Pipeline. But U.S. District Judge James Boasberg on Tuesday outlined a path for a future legal…

Fargo's Cajun Cafe closes

FARGO (KVRR) - A longtime Fargo restaurant has permanently closed.  The Cajun Cafe was a popular south Fargo dining destination for two decades. Owners Mary and Gary Gilbertson announced the closure on social media. "After 20 years we have decided…

New downtown mural greet locals & tourists

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- A artist on a greetings tour is greeting the heart of downtown Fargo with a work of art. As part of their 51st mural across the nation, Victor Ving and his…

A New Pollinator Garden is planted in South Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — In honor of Pollinator Week, Audubon Dakota is teaming up with the Fargo Parks District to establish a new pollinator garden. The new garden is at Orchard Glen. This location is…

Richman elected Chairman of Tri-College University Board of Directors

FARGO (KVRR) - North Dakota State College of Science President John Richman has been elected to serve at the board chairman of Tri-College University. The partnership is comprised of Concordia College, Minnesota State University Moorhead, North Dakota State University, Minnesota…

Downtown Fargo's Twist closes, 'new concept' coming soon

FARGO (KVRR) - A lack of workers and rising expenses have forced a downtown Fargo restaurant to close its doors. Twist, located at 220 Broadway, is closed, effective today. The eatery announced on social media that the closure was necessary…

86 year-old woman gets probation in pedestrian's death

BISMARCK, N.D. - An 86-year-old woman who struck and killed a pedestrian and then left the scene of the crash has been sentenced to two years of probation. Bertha Harper of Bismarck earlier pleaded guilty to negligent homicide and failure…

"High Risk" sex offender taken into custody in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – Acting on a tip, Fargo police arrested a “high risk” sex offender who was being sought by authorities for skipping his probation requirements in Valley City. Leslie Allery, 42, had cut off his ankle monitor and…

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