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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…

Fargo City Staff To Research Possible Hate Crimes Ordinance

FARGO, N.D. -- Fargo city staff is given the go ahead to look into possibly developing a hate crimes ordinance. The idea was introduced Monday night by Commissioner Arlette Preston. The plan would make hate crimes a misdemeanor and punishable…

Primary seat belt bill defeated in North Dakota House

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) - The North Dakota House has defeated a measure that would have made North Dakota’s buckle-up law primary, meaning drivers could be pulled over for not wearing a belt. The law is currently a secondary offense, which…

North Dakota lawmakers want another pay raise

BISMARCK, N.D. - North Dakota legislators want a raise for the second straight session. The proposed pay boost for lawmakers is 1.5% in the first year of the two-year budget cycle and 2% in the second. The increase is equal…

Driver charged with DUI in Fargo rollover

FARGO (KVRR) - A woman was arrested for DUI following a rollover crash Monday night in south Fargo. Police say the crash was reported around 9:30 p.m. in the 5200 block of Amber Valley Parkway. Thirty-two-year-old Christa Heglie of Fargo…

Fargo's mask mandate to expire

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Fargo's city-wide mask mandate will be allowed to expire at 11:59 Monday night. City Commissioner John Strand had proposed changing the mandate to mask guidelines. That idea was rejected on a 3-2 vote with Mayor Dr.…

Agency reverses Trump-era oil ruling against tribes

WASHINGTON - The Biden administration has scrapped a Department of Interior opinion under Donald Trump that attempted to strip mineral rights under the original Missouri River riverbed from a North Dakota tribal nation. The memorandum posted by the U.S. Department…

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