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UND-Sponsored Drone Flight to Showcase Ability to Help Rural Areas

The one-hour unmanned flight will show off the progress of Project Rural Reach.

WILLISTON to WATFORD CITY, N.D. (KVRR) – Exciting news in the field of aviation coming from the University of North Dakota. They will be conducting a long-range drone flight that aims to demonstrate how the technology could connect rural areas of the state. The flight is scheduled for 9 A.M. on Thursday, July 24. An iSight drone operated on the…

West Fargo Police Department Asks for Public Assistance in Wanner Case

Jonett was 50 years old when she disappeared after leaving work on July 11, 2023.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The West Fargo Police department is asking for assistance in locating a woman who has now been missing for just over two years. They’re using the anniversary of the disappearance of Jonett Wanner to ask the public if they have any information regarding said disappearance. Wanner left work and was last seen at 2:30 p.m….

City of Hunter Calls for Volunteers

The city recently posted on Facebook, saying that they had food available for those willing to help out.

CASS COUNTY, N.D. – Cass County, in a press release issued June 22, says that volunteers are needed for cleanup efforts in the city of Hunter. The exact kind of help needed was not specified in the release; however, it can be reasonably assumed that it’s similar to other efforts, like that in the city of Page. People will need…

Burgum asks for federal help in dealing with storm damage

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum has requested federal help for counties dealing with recent storms that caused more than $2 million in damage to roads and other infrastructure. The storms during the second week of June produced tornadoes and up to baseball-sized hail, caused flooding and included damaging winds of up to 93 mph. Burgum is asking that the…

F-M City Officials Discuss Strategies To Help Local Businesses Affected By COVID-19

They are trying to ease financial burdens that some businesses may have.

CASS COUNTY, N.D. – After North Dakota Governor Burgum made the decision to close all restaurants, bars and cafes to dine-in customers, city officials in the metro met to discuss how to support those who will be affected. “The cities of both West Fargo and Fargo are looking at utility bills next month and how to help the businesses. And…

USDA Approves North Dakota Disaster Designation

USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue approved disaster relief for 47 counties in North Dakota.

ARGUSVILLE, N.D. — USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue approved disaster relief for 47 counties in North Dakota. USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey joined both of North Dakota’s Senators and Governor Burgum to talk with local producers in Argusville. “You don’t need to drive too far from the scene to see wheat fields still out in the…

ND Medical Personnel to Assist with Hurricane Florence Relief Efforts

Two teams of 28 people will make the trip to Raleigh on Wednesday

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo is 1,500 miles away from the flooding and devastation brought on by Hurricane Florence, but that distance won’t dampen the spirits of volunteers eager to make a difference by helping the victims in North Carolina. “People are losing their homes, people are losing everything they care about, everything they take for granted, and if I could do…

Trump Administration Wants To Eliminate Low-Income Heating Assistance

Second Attempt To Abolish The Program

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration is once again calling for the complete elimination of low-income heating assistance. The administration is using the same arguments from a year ago when it tried to abolish the program, saying it’s rife with fraud and that no one would be left freezing if the program goes away. Those claims were widely discredited a…

Bismarck-Mandan Region Working to Raise Money for Emergency Housing

The Burleigh County Commission has put together $6,000 to help with assistance

  BURLEIGH COUNTY, N.D. — The Bismarck-Mandan region is closer in meeting the funds needed to help the homeless with emergency housing. The Burleigh County Commission has put together $6,000 to help with assistance. This is in addition to the Bismarck City Commisson’s $10,000 and the United Way’s raising of $292,000. City leaders say they need about $325,000 to keep…