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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.

October 20, 2022

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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.

October 19, 2022

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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.

October 19, 2022

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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

October 19, 2022

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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

October 17, 2022

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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

October 17, 2022

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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,…

Walk For Vision raises money, awareness for ND Association For The Blind

October 14, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Association For The Blind hosts its 24th Walk For Vision fundraiser. The Horace Lions Club donated $6,300 to the association. Officials say most of the money will go towards its summer camps which teach those with sight loss or low vision to adapt to life with a disability. People could practice with Americans…

North Dakotans 5-11 Can Get COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters Next Week

October 13, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — COVID-19 booster vaccines for kids from 5 to 11 will be available next week in North Dakota. Health and Human Services has ordered an initial allocation of 5,600 pediatric bivalent booster doses from the federal government. They are for those kids who completed the primary series at least two months ago. The latest vaccine protects against…

Bras Off Broadway raises money for breast cancer patients

October 13, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Bras Off Broadway continues the tradition of raising money for cancer patients as Bras On Broadway did when the event was at The HoDo. The event is sponsored by the nonprofit Pink Plaid and is partnered with 701 Eateries at 7th Avenue and University Drive. The restaurant hosted a sold out three course meal and style…

Out-of-State Money Fuels North Dakota Term Limits Campaign

October 13, 2022

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BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A campaign over whether to impose term limits on North Dakota lawmakers and the governor is a mismatch so far – at least financially. Washington, D.C.-based U.S. Term Limits, has contributed more than $810,000 in the past two years to get the ballot proposal before voters. Lawmakers and opponents complain they can’t keep up with out-of-state…