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Water main break in downtown Fargo under repair

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO/KVRR) — The bitter cold is not only dangerous, but It also causes havoc with lots of things…including water mains. There was a large water main break on the north side of NP Avenue in the 300 block…

Tal Picks Tampa Bay To Win The Super Bowl

WAHPETON, N.D. -- Did Tal the Orangutan get it right? The great ape at Chahinkapa Zoo in Wahpeton has been picking Super Bowl winners since 2011. He chose Tampa Bay to win this year over the Kansas City Chiefs. Every…

NDDoH Public Health Lab malfunction affects 600+ COVID-19 tests

BISMARCK, N.D. – On January 8, the North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) Public Health Laboratory identified a software malfunction on a piece of laboratory equipment. The software malfunction was limited to one platform and affected a total of 641 positive…

Police investigation leads West Fargo teacher to resign

WEST FARGO, N.D. -- A Sheyenne and West Fargo High School teacher has resigned after he was served a warrant from West Fargo Police. Ron Thompson resigned on February 2nd after meeting with the police department. By law, the School…

Lawmakers reverse course on Sunday morning booze bill

BISMARCK (KVRR/KCND) - The North Dakota Senate has changed its mind and voted to allow alcohol sales in bars and restaurants beginning at 8 a.m. Sundays. Currently, sales are allowed after 11 am Sunday. Mandan Republican Senator Doug Larsen argued…

House committee turns 'Spaghettios Bill' into meal expense study

BISMARCK, N.D. - A proposal to reimburse North Dakota lawmakers for meals beyond their per diem payments could be included in a longer-term study of overall expense reimbursements. Republican Rep. Keith Kempenich introduced a bill Thursday that would reimburse state…

LIVE: National Wear Red Day

You'd think this pandemic would have put enough emphasis on our physical well-being that we'd all learned to look after ourselves a little bit better by now. But this year, in spite of the…

Senate approves measure to limit Burgum's declarations

BISMARCK, N.D. - The North Dakota Senate has endorsed legislation that would limit emergency or disaster declarations by a governor and allow the Legislature more oversight of executive branch action. The bill was passed along party lines on Thursday. All…

Legislative panel endorses 80 mph speed limit bill

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) - A legislative panel has endorsed a bill that would increase the speed limit from 75 mph to 80 mph on North Dakota’s two interstate highways. The bill also would require drivers to maintain a speed of…

North Dakota Senate kills Sunday morning booze bill

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) - The North Dakota Senate has rejected a bill that would have allowed bars to be open on Sundays beginning at 8 a.m. Currently, North Dakota bars are not allowed to open until 11 a.m. Mandan Republican…

Hoeven to seek third term in Senate

FARGO (KVRR) - Sen. John Hoeven is running for reelection.  Hoeven's campaign office confirms that he plans to seek a third term in the Senate in 2022. "The answer is yes, Senator Hoeven is planning to run for re-election" according…

Fargo man facing murder charge in girlfriend's death

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) - A Fargo man who had been facing domestic assault and other charges is now charged with murder after his girlfriend died. Twenty-seven-year-old Cody Plumlee was arrested in early December after police were called to a north Fargo…

Smith, Hoeven discuss Biden's choice to lead USDA

WASHINGTON (KVRR) - During his confirmation hearing Wednesday, Agriculture Secretary nominee Tom Vilsack addressed climate change, food insecurity and economic hardships brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Vilsack is one step closer to leading USDA,…

City prosecutor says 'F*** Biden' flag is protected speech

FARGO (KVRR) - Charges will not be filed against a Fargo homeowner who was flying a flag with a profanity referring to President Biden. Assistant City Attorney Alissa Farol says she determined that displaying the flag is protected by the…

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