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Voters reject school bond referendum in Mapleton

Bond referendums need 60 percent to pass in North Dakota.

Update: Mapleton Public Schools posted on Facebook that the referendum failed with 52 percent of voters saying not. Bond referendums need 60 percent to pass in North Dakota. School leaders say the money was needed to fund an expansion that would have included a new middle school. They say the student population has nearly doubled since the school opened in…

Video games provide safe space for kids with Autism at Replay Games

Every first and third Monday of each month, the group gathers for their Game On event at Replay Games where those on the spectrum can play for free.

‘FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A local business is using the power of video games to unite special kids who see the world different. Red River Valley Asperger’s Autism Network is a local nonprofit that helps with kids on the Autism spectrum and we wanted to be able to provide that to be able to play video games especially because the…

A look back at issues Fargo faced in 2021 with Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The pandemic, permanent flood protection and filling hundreds of open jobs. There have been a lot of difficult issues Fargo has faced this year. Austin Erickson spoke with Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney to see how the city fared amidst the obstacles. “The biggest thing that’s really happened for Fargo is F-M Diversion is now going through. So,…

Police warn of active situation in Grand Forks

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – Police are dealing with what they call an “active situation” involving a possible barricaded subject on the 200 block of North 6th Street. This is a developing story and KVRR will bring you more information as it becomes available. Categories: Local News, North Dakota News Tags: Grand Forks, ND, north dakota, police

Shop fire in Abercrombie sends one man to the hospital

A 70-year man was inside the building and was transported to a hospital with injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening.

ABERCROMBIE, N.D. (KFGO/KVRR) – Fire investigators are looking into the cause of a shop fire in Abercrombie, North Dakota. A 70-year man was inside the building and was transported to a hospital with injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening. It appears the fire started inside the building but it was quickly contained and didn’t spread throughout the structure….