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Bill would establish flat income tax in North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) - A West Fargo lawmaker has introduced a bill that would establish a single state income tax rate in North Dakota. State Rep. Kim Koppelman's bill  calls for a 2% percent "flat tax" based on calculations from…

Valley City mobile home fire

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KFGO/KVRR) – A fire caused extensive damage to a Mobile home in Valley City on Saturday, January 23rd. Fire Chief Scott Magnuson said crews responded to a fire call at 757 Viking Drive around 10:15 p.m. He…

Fundraiser Brings Awareness of Homeless Youth

  WEST FARGO, N.D.-- A West Fargo business is helping feed more people in the community by collecting non perishable food items. The Zone Nutrition is partnering with the Golden Drive Homeless…

Fargo police investigate serious shooting

FARGO, ND (KVRR) -- Fargo Police are on the scene of a shooting this Sunday morning. In a release FPD say the shooting occurred at the Arbors, 703 23 Street South around 10:30 a.m. One adult female victim has serious…

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…

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