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North Dakota cannabis petition approved for circulation

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) - Secretary of State Al Jaeger has approved a petition to be circulated for a constitutional initiative to legalize recreational marijuana. If enough signatures are collected and if the measure is approved by voters, recreational marijuana would…

Fugitive sought in Mayville State University attack arrested

MAYVILLE, ND (KVRR/KFGO) - A man wanted for attempted murder in the beating of a student on the Mayville State University campus has been arrested. Thirty-seven-year-old Noberto Zapata, Jr. was found in an apartment in Hatton earlier this week. Zapata…

Infant botulism case reported in North Dakota

BISMARCK, ND - The North Dakota Department of Health received a report of an infant diagnosed with botulism. The infant is recovering at home after hospitalization and botulism antitoxin treatment. Infant botulism is a disease that affects children younger than…

Bill seeks to ease limits on North Dakota's 'castle' law

BISMARCK, N.D. - Members of the North Dakota Legislature are taking another shot at easing restrictions on the right to use deadly force in self-defense. The bill would allow someone to use deadly force without retreating in certain circumstances. The…

Hank Aaron dies at 86

ATLANTA - Baseball great and one-time home run king Hank Aaron has died. The Atlanta Braves said he died peacefully in his sleep early Friday. No cause was given. Aaron endured racist threats with stoic dignity during his pursuit of…

SD governor gave Trump bust with face on Mount Rushmore

PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem says she gave former president Donald Trump a $1,100 bust depicting the president on Mount Rushmore last year because she knew it was something he wanted to receive. The gift was presented…

North Dakota Senate approves primary seatbelt bill

BISMARCK (KVRR/KCND) - The North Dakota Senate has passed a bill to make not buckling up a “primary” offense. Right now, the law is a “secondary offense,” which means drivers must be stopped for another violation before the extra $25…

Charges filed after boy found outdoors in cold

MANDAN, N.D. - A Mandan couple is charged with child endangerment after their 4-year-old son, dressed in pajamas, was found outdoors in freezing temperatures. An affidavit says a caller told police the child was visibly shaking when found three-tenths of…

Pet Connection: Meet Samson

He's named for a legendary strongman, but Samson the boxer mix is more into cuddles and playtime than feats of strength. This neutered adult male has plenty of energy, and he's super-affectionate, so you'll…

North Dakota bill would ban wastewater testing for COVID-19

BISMARCK, N.D. - A North Dakota lawmaker wants to ban the testing of wastewater for the coronavirus, saying the practice violates the privacy rights of college students. Republican Rep. Claire Cory introduced a bill that would prohibit wastewater testing “for…

Burgum asks Biden to reconsider revoking Keystone XL permit

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) - North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum wants President Biden to reconsider an executive order that revokes the cross-border permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline. "Revoking the permit is wrong for the country and has a chilling effect…

Fargo's Donald Trump shop will remain open

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Those at the Donald Trump shop in Fargo say they will not be closing their doors any time soon. Lee Olson, a volunteer, says he's unsure of what to expect…

Fire causes extensive damage at Bible camp

COOPERSTOWN, N.D. - Sheriff’s officials are investigating after a  fire and vandalism caused extensive damage at a Bible camp near Cooperstown. Investigators say someone set fire to a boys’ cabin and caused other damage at the Cooperstown Bible Camp. Officials…

Fire damages south Fargo home

FARGO (KVRR) - Two people were able to escape after a fire broke out in a bedroom in a south Fargo home. Firefighters responded to the 500 block of 9th street South just after 6:15 p.m. Tuesday. When firefighters arrived,…

Frontier, ND - Town of the Week 1-19-21

When Frontier was established in 1976 it was well outside of Fargo, but now the little city of just over 200 is surrounded. Congratulations on winning Town of the Week.

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