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Driver Identified In Crash That Shut Down U.S. Highway 2 For Hours

67-year-old Richard Cantone of Minot died at the scene near Ray

RAY, N.D. — North Dakota Highway Patrol has identified the trucker who died when his semi hauling fuel overturned on U.S. Highway 2, shutting a section down for ten hours on Monday. 67-year-old Richard Cantone of Minot died at the scene near Ray. Authorities say the semi was hauling two trailers with about 9,000 gallons of gasoline and 1,000 gallons…

Diversion Would Increase River Stage to 37 Feet Under New Plan

FARGO, N.D. – Fargo’s City Commission gets an update from the city’s engineering team about a new diversion plan. The presentation was not up for consideration. Engineers wanted the commission to be aware of the project they have been working on. They say the city may need to purchase additional land for it and most likely buy out more homes. “The…

Bear Seen Roaming Around Grand Forks Has Been Captured

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – A bear made its way to Grand Forks and climbed a tree, but has been captured. Grand Forks Police and the North Dakota Game and Fish Department spent hours trying to get the bear out of the tree here at University Park. The bear was first spotted around 4:30 this morning at Industrial Park before it started…

This Is A Big Week For Shopping And Live Music In Our Region

Downtown Fargo Street Fair and Moondance Jam Both Begin On Thursday

This is a big week for fans of shopping and live music. The annual Downtown Fargo Street Fair begins on Thursday and runs through Saturday. On the same day, rock and roll fans will begin jamming out at Moondance Jam in Walker, Minnesota. This year’s Jam will be highlighted by rock, rap and country superstar, Kid Rock. The Detroit native…

WF’s Reliable Vacuum Store Owner is Nominated for eBay Shine Award

WEST FARGO, N.D. – A West Fargo business owner is in the running to win 15-thousand dollars from eBay. John McTighe is the owner of the Reliable Vacuum Store. He repairs recycled vacuums and sells them in his store and online. He’s one of three finalists from the U.S. for the eBay Shine Award in the Click-to-Mortar category. McTighe says he…

LIVE: Opening Day Details on North Dakota Horse Park

The park is expecting 3,000 visitors on opening day

FARGO, N.D.– KVRR’s Maggie LaMere visits North Dakota Horse Park and learns about all of the opening day details. Click on the link for more horse park information. Categories: Local News, North Dakota News Tags: FARGO, ND, north dakota, North Dakota Horse Park, RACING

Police Identify Grand Forks Drowning Victim

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – We now know the name of the woman who drowned in an above-ground pool in Grand Forks Wednesday night Police say 61-year-old Maggie Berlin of Grand Forks went under the water at the pool. When officers arrived at a home, she was unresponsive. First Responders gave Berlin CPR, and she was taken to Altru Hospital where…

North Dakota Tax Commissioner Speaks on Benefits of Internet Sales Tax

Rauschenberger says North Dakota could gain $20-50 million of additional revenue from the tax

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota Tax Commissioner Ryan Rauschenberger addressed how North Dakota will benefit from internet sales taxes in a meeting with The Chamber. The U.S.  Supreme Court sided with South Dakota in South Dakota v. Wayfair, upholding the  state’s sales tax on e–retailers. Since North Dakota is one of 24 streamline states that ease the tax burden on online…