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Drought intensifies in western North Dakota

March 19, 2021

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – Drought conditions are getting worse in western North Dakota. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor Map shows much of northwestern North Dakota, or about 17% of the state, is in extreme drought. It’s the first time this year any part of the state has been classified in that category. The rest of the western two-thirds of the state…

Fargo Human Relations Commission votes to support anti-bias ordinance

Fargo City Commissioners must give final approval

March 18, 2021

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo Human Relations Commission votes unanimously to support an anti-bias ordinance. Introduced by City Commissioner Arlette Preston, the ordinance aims to more clearly identify, report and respond to hate crimes in Fargo. “We need a bias crime ordinance to send a message to communities that every person, that every individual belongs here,” Preston said at…

The Salvation Army of Fargo re-opens its doors to the public

March 18, 2021

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – After a year of serving meals drive-thru style, the Salvation Army in Fargo has re-opened its doors. Breakfast is served from 8 to 9 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Dinner is provided from 5 to 6 on Sunday evenings. To-go meals are available for those who are still uncomfortable…

Grand Forks Mayor Brandon Bochenski delivers his first State of the City address

"We have a lot to be excited for and the future belongs to Grand Forks," Bochenski said

March 17, 2021

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – Grand Forks Mayor Brandon Bochenski began his State of the City address with a tribute to Cody Holte on what would’ve been the police officer’s 30th birthday. Holte was killed in the line of duty last May. Despite a year full of challenges, Bochenski says Grand Forks is “coming out of this pandemic stronger than…

North Dakota researchers share three-year project at International Stroke Conference

March 17, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Wednesday was the first day of this year’s virtual International Stroke Conference, and North Dakota researchers are presenting some of their findings from a three-year initiative. The North Dakota Mission: Lifeline Stroke project focuses on improving guideline-based care of stroke patients. That includes teaching the public the signs and symptoms of a stroke, as well as…

WATCH: Grand Forks Mayor Brandon Bochenski’s State of the City Address

March 17, 2021

KVRR Staff,

Categories: Local News, North Dakota News, Politics / Elections Tags: Brandon Bochenski, Grand Forks, mayor, ND, north dakota, state of the city

Kylie Oversen will not seek fourth term as Dem-NPL Chairwoman

Oversen says, "With a heavy but grateful heart, I wanted to let you know that I will not be seeking a fourth term as Chairwoman of the North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party."

March 17, 2021

Alison Voorhees,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota’s Democratic-NPL Chair announces she will not be running for a fourth term. Kylie Oversen has held that position for the last six years. She says, “stepping away is extremely difficult, but I know I will be leaving the party in a good position and in good hands.” After her term is up, Oversen says…

Moler Barber College thanks first responders with free haircuts

A barber school does what it can to help first responders

March 17, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. – Moler Barber College is offered free haircuts to people that put their lives on the line for the community on Wednesday. The barber college was also taking walk-in appointments for $9 a haircut. One hundred percent of the proceeds will go to a local family who has faced trying times during this past year. “Primarily we do…

Revenue forecasts expect jump in North Dakota oil prices

March 17, 2021

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – An updated revenue forecast shows North Dakota collecting about $1 billion more in oil taxes over the next two-year budget cycle than what was expected just two months ago. The forecast from state budget analysts and Moody’s Analytics predicted a nearly 30% increase in oil prices than what the Legislature used as a starting point in January….

Transitioning “back to normal” as vaccinations continue to increase in our region

March 16, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. — This week, Sanford Health is getting its biggest shipment of COVID-19 vaccines thus far. Sanford Health Vice President Dr. Doug Griffin says the healthcare system is receiving around 5,000 doses between North Dakota and Minnesota. As of Tuesday, 14% of North Dakotans and 13% percent of Minnesotans are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. “Looking forward to another busy…