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Local Reaction to President Trump’s Tweets on Banning Transgenders from the Military

President Trump says transgender people are no longer accepted or allowed to serve in any capacity in the U–S Military

July 26, 2017

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FARGO, ND — President Trump said transgender people are no longer accepted or allowed to serve in any capacity in the U.S. military. People in the metro and officials nationwide have shared their opinions. “When we see a move like this from the administration, from way high up, from the top of the administration, it gives me a lot of…

North Dakota Sunday Blue Law Closer to a Public Vote

Secretary of State Al Jaeger has approved for circulation a petition for a ballot initiative to end the state's so-called blue laws

July 26, 2017

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, ND — A group that wants to repeal longstanding Sunday business restrictions in North Dakota is a step closer to bringing the matter to a public vote. Secretary of State Al Jaeger has approved for circulation a petition for a ballot initiative to end the state’s so-called blue laws. The petition will need signatures from about 13,500 North…

Governor Burgum, First Lady Focusing on Drug Addiction in North Dakota

Last year, 55 people died from drug overdoses, many due to opioids

July 26, 2017

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, ND — Overdose deaths have almost tripled in North Dakota since 2013. Last year, 55 people died from drug overdoses, many due to opioids. To save lives, North Dakota First Lady Kathryn Helgaas Burgum is encouraging those at risk for opioid overdose, their family and friends, and community businesses to get a prescription for naloxone. It can prevent opioid…

Langdon Man Dies from Injuries in Crash Near Grafton

His vehicle was pushed into the ditch and rolled

July 26, 2017

TJ Nelson,

GRAFTON, ND — A Langdon man has died from his injuries after his vehicle was rear-ended a week ago. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says 56-year-old Michael Kubal was driving a truck hauling a trailer south on Highway 81 near Grafton last Tuesday when he was rear-ended by another truck. His vehicle was pushed into the ditch and rolled….

Kennedy Bridge Closed for this Weekend

Crews will be doing concrete work all weekend

July 26, 2017

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, ND — The Kennedy Bridge is going to be shut-down for the weekend. The bridge connecting Grand Forks and East Grand Forks will close at 6 a.m. on Friday. Crews will be doing concrete work all weekend. The bridge is expected to be back open by 6 a.m. on Monday. Traffic will be detoured to the Sorlie Bridge…

Halstad Sex Offender on the Move

Jonah Hawkins was released from prison late last month

July 26, 2017

TJ Nelson,

HALSTAD, Minn. — A high level sex offender who had been living in Halstad is on the move. Jonah Hawkins was released from prison late last month. He was last seen in Halstad but the Department of Corrections says it’s possible he’s traveled to North Dakota, South Dakota, Kansas, Florida or Arizona. His criminal history includes a sexual misconduct conviction…

Crop Scouts Studying How Drought Will Affect Wheat Supplies in North Dakota

North Dakota is a top producer of wheat

July 25, 2017

TJ Nelson,

NORTH DAKOTA — Crop scouts are touring North Dakota this week to get a better idea of just how the drought will affect wheat supplies. Farmers, seed company representatives, wheat millers and others are surveying fields to determine how much of the crop will be available. North Dakota is a top producer of wheat. The estimated national average for…

North Dakota Highway Officials Increase Littering Fines by 400 Percent

The bill was passed during the last legislative session

July 24, 2017

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FARGO, ND — You may want to reconsider tossing a cigarette out your car window from now on. Highway officials are cracking down on litter by imposing a 400 percent fine increase. Anyone caught tossing trash out on the highway will now have to pay a $500 fine as opposed to the standard $100. The bill was passed during the…

Farmers Could Lose 64 Million Bushels of Wheat

Punishing Drought Impacting North Dakota, South Dakota & Montana

July 23, 2017

TJ Nelson,

Areas In Red Are In Extreme and Exceptional DroughtA punishing drought that stretches across much of the Northern Plains is expected to cause farmers to lose 64 million bushels of wheat production this year. Northeast Montana is experiencing the worst drought in the country, with similar dry conditions in North Dakota and South Dakota. Federal agriculture officials have labeled as…

Coach of the Week: West Fargo Legion’s Chris Coste

Coste is in his first year coaching the Patriots

July 21, 2017

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo Patriots coach Chris Coste is the KVRR Coach of the Week. Coste has never coached legion baseball before this season, but that’s not to see he is inexperienced. The former World Series champion with the Philadelphia Phillies coaches the Concordia Cobbers’ baseball team. In the video, Coste discusses the differences between coaching high school…