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U.S. Army Corps leaders from across the country tour F-M Diversion Project

The project is designed to mitigate climate change's impact.

HORACE, N.D. (KVRR) — Leaders from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as well as 42 district commanders and 13 officers came to Horace to get a close look at the F-M Diversion project. It’s being called a “first in the nation” project for its split delivery construction with one component delivered by the Diversion Authority and one by the…

Apartment Damaged By Fire in Kindred, North Dakota

KINDRED, N.D. (KVRR) — A lower unit of an apartment complex starts on fire in Kindred and a number of crews respond. Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrived shortly before one this afternoon along with fire crews from Kindred, Horace and Davenport. The lower unit had flames coming out of the structure when first responders arrived in the 100 block of…

Horace City Council Votes 3-1 Not To Extend Tax Abatement Program

HORACE, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Horace City Council votes “not to extend” its tax abatement program for new house construction until July when the council will reconsider it. There was a full house at Tuesday night’s meeting. There are concerns about the growing pains that have resulted from the rapid growth of the city which has resulted in increased property taxes,…

DRN ReadiTech expands broadband internet in Horace

HORACE, N.D. (KVRR) — A North Dakota tech company is bringing fiber optic networks to Horace, North Dakota to help the community expand its internet connection. DRN ReadiTtech specializes in IT support, cybersecurity and internet service. The company celebrates its $12 million new office space with a ribbon cutting celebration. It’s their third new location with offices opening in Casselton…

Walk For Vision raises money, awareness for ND Association For The Blind

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Association For The Blind hosts its 24th Walk For Vision fundraiser. The Horace Lions Club donated $6,300 to the association. Officials say most of the money will go towards its summer camps which teach those with sight loss or low vision to adapt to life with a disability. People could practice with Americans…

Fargo Man Dead After Crashing Spyder Motorcycle Near Horace

CASS CO., N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo man is dead after crashing his Spyder motorcycle about 2 miles southwest of Horace. That crash happened Sunday afternoon just before 4. Highway Patrol says 75-year-old Charles Bekkerus left Highway 16 and crashed into a sunflower field. A passerby noticed the motorcycle in the field and called 911. Bekkerus was taken to Essentia…