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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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