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Local Veteran Moves “Operation Sleep Out” To Times Square To Help Ukraine

NEW YORK (KVRR) — “Operation Sleep Out” has moved from frigid Fargo to the bright lights of New York City. Local veteran and activist Mark J. Lindquist is on a mission to raise awareness and funds for supplies for the people of Ukraine in their fight against Russia. After sleeping outside in a tent in the FM metro for the…

Ivana Trump Has Died at 73

NEW YORK (AP/KVRR) – The Trump family says the former president’s first wife, Ivana Trump, has died in New York City. Former President Donald Trump posted on social media Thursday that “I am very saddened to inform all of those that loved her, of which there are many, that Ivana Trump has passed away.” The Trumps were a publicity power…

Sen. Cramer Introduces Bill To Mandate Voter ID if States Mandate Vaccine Proof

WASHINGTON – North Dakota Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer introduces a bill that would require states that mandate proof of vaccination to also mandate voter ID. It’s in response to New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announcing the city will require proof of COVID-19 vaccination status at indoor restaurants, gyms and entertainment venues. That is a first in the U.S….

UND Double Major To Virtually Ring NASDAQ Closing Bell Wednesday

His other prizes for winning a business competition include $15,000 in cash and $25,000 in consulting support

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The winner of the Red River Valley Business Plan Competition is going to ring NASDAQ’s closing bell Wednesday afternoon. Pierson Painter will represent UND’s Nistler College of Business & Public Administration. He will ring the bell remotely from North Dakota. A 30-second UND video will also be featured in Times Square in New York City on…

KISS To Bring “End of the Road” Tour To Alerus Center

Their last performance will be in July 2021 in New York City

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The rumors are true! KISS is coming to Grand Forks as part of the band’s “End of the Road” tour. They will rock Alerus Center on Saturday, February 22. Tickets to the general public go on sale next Friday at 10 a.m. at LiveNation.com and start at $42.50. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees…

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Celebrates 50 Years Since NYC Stonewall Riots

the art exhibit is open through July 28

FARGO, N.D.  — This weekend marks a historical milestone for the LGBTQ community. As cities across the country put on their pride parades, KVRR’s Danielle Church shows us why members say the celebrations wouldn’t be happening without the Stonewall Riots. Fifty years ago, a spark ignited the gay rights movement. “It was really a pivotal moment when instead of being…

“Terror Related” Incident Under Investigation In New York City

The New York City police commissioner calls the subway pipe-bombing a ``terror-related incident''

epa06383026 Police activity outside the Port Authority Bus Terminal following reports of a confirmed explosion inside an underground tunnel in the building in New York City, New York, USA, 11 December 2017. Reports indicate some injuries and that a suspect is in custody. EPA-EFE/JUSTIN LANENEW YORK (AP) _ A “terror-related incident” is under investigation near a New York City subway…

One Dead, Twenty Injured When Car Strikes Times Square Crowd

Officials say the driver is in custody and being tested for alcohol.

NEW YORK (AP) _ The Latest on a car striking pedestrians in Times Square. The White House says that President Donald Trump has been “made aware” that a car plowed into a crowd of pedestrians in Times Square and that he will continue to receive updates as the situation unfolds. New York City law enforcement officials say at least one…