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North Dakota’s lawyers say July 28 abortion ban should stick

July 20, 2022

KVRR Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP/KVRR) — North Dakota attorney general’s office says a motion seeking to block enforcement of a trigger law that would shut down the state’s only abortion clinic should be denied. The state says the law was administered properly by Attorney General Drew Wrigley. He certified a July 28 closing date for Red River Women’s Clinic shortly after the…

Fargo abortion clinic awaits ruling on request to remain open

July 13, 2022

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – In two weeks, North Dakota’s only abortion clinic will have to shut down unless a judge grants a temporary restraining order. Demonstrators were back at the Red River Women’s Clinic in Fargo Wednesday, when abortions are typically scheduled. After the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, state Attorney General Drew Wrigley ordered the clinic to close…

Tensions rise at abortion rally at Fargo City Hall

A rally organized by the North Dakota WIN Abortion Access Fund impacts the F-M community

July 9, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The rally didn’t escalate to violence but protesters mixed words on the front lines. There were several speakers from state legislators to community leaders The message was they aren’t done fighting and they will continue to push for legalized abortion in North Dakota Dozens chanted, held signs and marched through downtown screaming things like Bans off…

Red River Women’s Clinic sues to block state abortion ban

The lawsuit claims North Dakota's abortion ban is unconstitutional under the state Constitution.

July 7, 2022

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – The Red River Women’s Clinic has filed a lawsuit seeking to block enforcement of a North Dakota law that will prohibit nearly all abortions, now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned. The 19-page lawsuit was filed in state court in Bismarck. North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley and Cass County State’s Attorney Birch Burdick are co-defendants….

Demonstrators at Red River Women’s Clinic as abortions continue after Dobbs v Jackson decision

Abortions resume at North Dakota's only abortion clinic following last Friday's Supreme Court ruling which overturned Roe v. Wade.

June 29, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Abortions resume at North Dakota’s only abortion clinic following last Friday’s Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade. North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley says the Red River Women’s Clinic must shut down on July 28. “I am against abortion because I think it’s a human life at conception. I’m all for women’s rights until it…

UPDATE: GoFundMe for Red River Women’s Clinic Move Surges Over $728,000

June 26, 2022

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — As of 8:30 p.m. Monday, the GoFundMe for Red River Women’s Clinic move to Moorhead had surged over $728,000. More than 9,000 people have contributed to the fundraiser. **ORIGINAL STORY BELOW** FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A GoFundMe account created just two days ago to raise money to move North Dakota’s only abortion clinic to Moorhead has…

Gov. Walz signs executive order further protecting those who seek abortions from neighboring states

June 25, 2022

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has signed an executive order meant to protect the state’s abortion services from laws in neighboring states. This follows the U.S. Supreme Court decision ending constitutional protections for the procedure. Walz says this should help shield people seeking or providing abortions in Minnesota from facing legal consequences in other states. He…

Supreme Court striking down Roe V Wade puts pressure on Red River Women’s Clinic

The Supreme Court overturning Roe versus Wade six to three sends shockwaves throughout the country impacting millions.

June 24, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Supreme Court overturning Roe versus Wade six to three is stirring up emotions of people on both sides of the aisle. Social media is flooded with comments expressing strong emotions. People are angry, excited, surprised and scared. Protests and rallies broke out nationwide, here locally a rally was held in front of the Federal Courthouse…

Fargo abortion clinic owner says Supreme Court ruling is ‘extreme step’

June 24, 2022

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – The owner and director of North Dakota’s only abortion clinic says Friday’s Supreme Court opinion overturning Roe v. Wade “has not only ignored 50 years of legal precedent, but took an extreme step to strip fundamental constitutional rights from the American people. Tammi Kromenaker says due to a trigger ban passed in 2007, North Dakota will outlaw…

Planned Parenthood describes why it’s possibly offering abortions in Moorhead

May 24, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Planned Parenthood possibly offering abortion services at its Moorhead clinic is part of its nationwide plan for what they are calling a “worst-case scenario” to handle an increase of patients. Planned Parenthood wants to offer abortions in states where it will be legal if Roe v. Wade is overturned. They announced their plan to add abortion…

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A rally organized by the North Dakota WIN Abortion Access Fund impacts the F-M community

The lawsuit claims North Dakota's abortion ban is unconstitutional under the state Constitution.

Abortions resume at North Dakota's only abortion clinic following last Friday's Supreme Court ruling which overturned Roe v. Wade.

The Supreme Court overturning Roe versus Wade six to three sends shockwaves throughout the country impacting millions.