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Salvation Army Fargo celebrates 125 years of giving

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Salvation Army of Fargo celebrates 125 years of helping those in need. Staff, volunteers and the community gathered at Broadway Square. The mayors of Fargo, West Fargo and Moorhead proclaimed Friday “The Salvation Army Day.” Staff also gave tours of emergency response vehicles. The Salvation Army served more than 80,000 people in 2021 through church…

Why are diesel prices above $5 a gallon?

UNITED STATES – Diesel prices in Minnesota average $5.29 a gallon and North Dakota averages $5.34 per gallon according to AAA. It’s not quite the record of $5.62 a gallon North Dakota saw in June, but it’s still pretty high. “We have seen it pop up here in the past month or so. We are up over 50 cents a…

Farmer Kurt Groszhans is back in North Dakota after being jailed in Ukraine

ASHLEY, N.D. (KFGO/KVRR) — A North Dakota farmer who had been detained in Ukraine for nearly a year is back home. A statement released by his family confirmed that Kurt Groszhans returned to North Dakota on his birthday, October 20. The Ashley, North Dakota man was charged and imprisoned last November for plotting to assassinate Ukraine’s then-agriculture minister, Roman Leschenko….

Religious groups, law enforcement unite against ND cannabis legalization

More groups are urging people to vote no on Measure 2, which would legalize recreational marijuana in North Dakota.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — More religious organizations and law enforcement groups are speaking out against Measure 2 which would legalize recreational marijuana in North Dakota. The North Dakota Catholic Conference declined an on-camera interview but released a statement saying Catholics have an obligation to “protect human life and the common good.” North Dakota Sheriffs and Deputies, Police Chief’s and Peace…

Fargo family wins one of two episodes on Family Feud

The Meyhuber family out of Fargo had the opportunity to battle it out on Family Feud.

SABIN, Minn. (KVRR)- Imagine the thrill of competing under the bright lights on your favorite game show. The Meyhuber family out of Fargo had the opportunity to battle it out on Family Feud. They say the feeling of appearing on a show they’ve been fans of for so long is still surreal. “It kind of feels like a Twilight Zone…

Minnesota-based Talon Nickel To Build $433 Ore Processing Plant In N.D.

MERCER CO., N.D. (KVRR/AP/CNN) — Mercer County, North Dakota will be the site of a new facility that processes nickel and other minerals for batteries that power electric vehicles and the electric grid. Minnesota-based Talon Nickel will receive $114 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The company will build a $433 million ore processing and management facility in Mercer County…

WATCH: Sen. Cramer voices concerns over Fufeng plant

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer voices a big opposition to the Fufeng corn milling plant on the edge of Grand Forks saying the company’s leadership is intertwined with the Chinese Communist Party. Cramer also doesn’t want to give the Chinese government access to critical American supply chains like agriculture. “If you look at the CEO,…

Conservative talk show host Candace Owens takes her tour to NDSU

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Conservative speaker Candace Owens took her Live Free Tour to North Dakota State University. Owens often spoke about ideologues during her speech which was sponsored by Turning Point NDSU. The term means an often blindly partisan advocate. Owens believes the left often labels people too much. “If you don’t agree with me, then that’s sexism, that’s…

Cass County Dep. K9 Griggs is sworn in

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner swears in new K9 Deputy Griggs with the help of his handler, Deputy Jake Murray. An estimated cost of $18,000 to buy Griggs and train him and Deputy Murray was provided by MLGC, a family owned rural broadband company serving Cass County since 1906. They learned how to track for drugs,…