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Revenue forecasts expect jump in North Dakota oil prices

BISMARCK, N.D. - An updated revenue forecast shows North Dakota collecting about $1 billion more in oil taxes over the next two-year budget cycle than what was expected just two months ago. The forecast from state budget analysts and Moody’s…

Transgender sports bill moves to North Dakota Senate committee

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) - A North Dakota Senate committee is studying a bill that would restrict transgender high school student athletes from participating on high school teams that are exclusively for the opposite sex. The legislation has already passed in…

Barnes County man severely injured in accident on family farm

BARNES COUNTY, N.D. – The Barnes Co. Sheriff’s Office says a man was hurt in an accident on the family farm northwest of Valley City on Sunday afternoon. Twenty-three-year-old Garrett McFadgen was airlifted to Sanford Medical Center in Fargo with…

Speeds up to 120 MPH during chase on Interstate 29

NEAR THOMPSON, N.D. (KVRR) - A chase on Interstate 29 reached speeds of up to 120 miles per hour according to North Dakota Highway Patrol. It began when a trooper approached the vehicle during a traffic stop around 10:50 Tuesday…

Cass County deputies to be outfitted with body cameras

FARGO, N.D. - Cass County deputies are being outfitted with body cameras. Sheriff Jesse Jahner says the sheriff’s office is working with Arizona-based technology and weapons company Axon for equipment and staff training. Jahner says the system will be ready…

Proposed pipeline 'vital' if Dakota Access shuts down

BISMARCK, N.D. - A proposed oil pipeline in northwestern North Dakota would take on added importance if the Dakota Access pipeline is shut down, according to the developer of the McKenzie County project. Bridger Pipeline wants to convert 27 miles…

Styx to headline Red River Valley Fair

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - The Red River Valley Fair has announced Styx is the Grandstand headliner at this year’s Fair. The rock band will play the fair on Sunday, July 11th. Styx draws from over four decades of barn…

Bill aims to stop NDSU relationship with Planned Parenthood

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - A House panel has decided further study is needed on a Senate bill that would prohibit North Dakota State University from funneling federal grant money to Planned Parenthood for sex education. Some Republican lawmakers believe the…

North Dakota gas prices continue to climb

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) - Gas prices in North Dakota have risen about 5 cents per gallon in the past week. The website “GasBuddy.com” says prices now average $2.79 per gallon. Those prices are 41 cents higher than they were a…

Gov. Doug Burgum Recovering From Hip Surgery

BISMARCK, N.D. -- Gov. Doug Burgum is recovering this weekend after undergoing hip replacement surgery. The 64-year-old Republican had surgery Friday to replace his left hip. Gubernatorial authority was briefly delegated to Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford on Friday morning. Sanford…

11th Annual Craft Fest showcases local businesses

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- The 11th annual Unglued Craft Fest is giving people in the community the opportunity to help support local businesses. People who attended the fest had the chance to participate in a…

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