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Recreational pot bill fails in North Dakota Senate

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) - The North Dakota Senate has soundly rejected a bill that would have legalized recreational marijuana. Supporters say the bill was designed to head off a potential initiated Constitutional measure, which would be more wide open than…

North Dakota warned Ten Commandments bill could lead to lawsuits

BISMARCK, N.D. - North Dakota lawmakers are being warned that a bill seeking to shield schools and teachers from lawsuits arising from posting the Ten Commandments in classrooms is unconstitutional. Attorneys and education officials say the bill would lead to…

Pet Connection: Meet Saint

Last weekend, a lot of you were probably spending your St. Patrick's Day celebrating in downtown Fargo. In spite of St. Patrick's famous snake-ridding skills, there's one in our region no one's managed to…

Happy Harry's Ribfest is back in June 2021

Fargo, ND – The Happy Harry’s RibFest you know and love returns this June at FARGODOME. Enjoy ribs, brisket, pulled pork, chicken and all your favorite foods from 11am-11pm daily. Happy Harry’s RibFest, FARGODOME and Radio FM Media will follow…

Suspect Wanted In Connection To Assault Turns Self In

FARGO, N.D. - Fargo Police say an person wanted by police has turned himself in and is charged with Attempted Murder this morning. 30-year-old Pajebo Duncan, of West Fargo is accused of stabbing a person and running them over with…

Labor Union Sponsors Food Giveaway

FARGO N.D. (KVRR) - Regional unions are giving back to the metro in a way that can benefit multiple families at once. "The more boxes the more people we get it out to it's…

Search for vehicle that rammed into garages in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Fargo Police are looking for people involved in crashing a van into garages. Officers responded around 4:20 Wednesday afternoon. They say a vehicle was seen driving recklessly through an alley with a female hanging from…

Ten Regional Pizza Hut Locations Have A New Operator

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Ten Pizza Hut locations in North Dakota and Minnesota have a new operator. Flynn Restaurant Group, the largest franchise operator in America, is acquiring nearly 1,000 Pizza Hut locations across the country along with nearly 200…

2021 Spring Commencement: MSUM To Be Virtual

FARGO-MOORHEAD-GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- For a second year, MSUM will hold its spring commencement ceremonies virtually. President Anne Blackhurst says large in-person gatherings are still not allowed under guidance from the Minnesota Department of Health and the governor's Executive Orders.…

Cigar bar bill rejected by North Dakota Senate

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) - The North Dakota Senate has rejected a bill that would have permitted “cigar bars.” Mandan Republican Sen. Doug Larsen argued in favor of the bill. "This, to me, is about freedom for the customer and freedom…

Fargo seed company fined $225,000 for worker injury

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) - A Fargo seed company will pay a $225,000 fine and change its safety and training practices after a worker was severely injured last August. Red River Commodities signed an agreement with the U.S. Dept. of Labor following…

Amended transgender sports bill applies only to K-12 teams

BISMARCK, N.D. - Some North Dakota senators have amended a transgender sports bill to make the legislation apply only to high school teams and not to college or club sports. The Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday voted 6-1 in favor…

Preventative health screenings help save lives

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- In the early days of the pandemic, health officials say many people skipped out on routine health care services. "We did see a decline in people wanting to come in…

North Dakota Native Nominated To Circuit Court By Clinton Dies

FARGO, N.D. -- (AP) Former federal circuit court judge and North Dakota native Kermit Bye has died. Family members say the 84-year-old Bye died Saturday at Sanford Health in Fargo, following a battle with Alzheimer's disease. President Bill Clinton nominated…

Food pantry opens up at NDSU

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - A new food pantry has opened up to better assist North Dakota State University students in need. The 'Goods for the Heard' pantry will be located directly on…

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