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Groszhans remains jailed as tensions rise between Ukraine and Russia

February 2, 2022

Jim Monk,

Kurt GroszhansWASHINGTON – A North Dakota farmer remains jailed in Ukraine on charges he attempted to assassinate a former business partner who is now a government minister. Kurt Groszhans of Ashley is in a Kyiv prison. He’s been charged with attempted murder, attempted extortion and attempted kidnapping. Groszhans’ family says the charges are bogus and designed to stifle his claims of…

U.S. puts 8,500 troops on heightened alert amid Russia tension

January 24, 2022

KVRR Staff,

PentagonBRUSSELS (AP) — The Pentagon said Monday that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has put up to 8,500 troops on heightened alert, so they will be prepared to deploy if needed to reassure NATO allies in the face of ongoing Russian aggression on the border of Ukraine. Pentagon press secretary John Kirby said no final decisions have been made on deployments….

Meat Company Cyberattack Might Drive Prices Up

North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says "As long as this is short term, it has minor impacts."

June 2, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — One of the major meat suppliers is investigating a cyberattack over the Memorial Day weekend. “As long as this is short term, it has minor impacts,” North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring said. Commissioner Goehring says the North Dakota meat industry is fine as of now, but prices might go up. JBS, one of the biggest…

European grocery store opens in downtown Moorhead

The owner decided to open in Moorhead because he says there's not a store like this in our area.

January 4, 2021

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MOORHEAD, Minn. – If you’ve always wanted to experience European culture, you might not have to go too far to do it. Taste of Europe opened its doors last month at 106 5th Street South. The store has a variety of food items coming from countries like Russia, Germany and Italy. You’ll be able to find everything from meats and…

Vietnam Veterans ID Tag Returned To North Dakota Widow 50 Years Later

His tag was found by an American tourist in Moscow

September 30, 2020

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. — The Army tag belonging to a North Dakota soldier, who lost it when he was wounded in Vietnam more than 50 years ago, is returned to his widow. Gov. Doug Burgum presenting the tag to Ruth Hepper of Bismarck. Her husband, Ronald, died in 2007 at the age of 58. It was 1969 when a hand grenade…

HOPE Inc. Hurricanes Taken Down By Russia At Sled Hockey Invitational

Executive Director Calls The Loss A "Heartbreaker"

November 3, 2019

TJ Nelson,

Courtesy: Adair GrommeshGRAND RAPIDS, MI. — HOPE Inc. Hurricanes put up a good fight against Russia at the International Youth Sled Hockey Invitational. But it wasn’t enough for the win. The team lost 2-1. Adair Grommesh, executive director of HOPE Inc., calls it a heartbreaker but says the team played their hearts out in a very intense and physical game….

Former U.S. Ag Secretary Bob Bergland Dies In Roseau Nursing Home

Bergland's funeral is planned for Saturday in Roseau

December 9, 2018

TJ Nelson,

Bob Bergland/U.S. Ag Secretary During Carter AdministrationROSEAU, MN — Former U.S. Agriculture Secretary Bob Bergland has died in Roseau, Minnesota. He was 90. His daughter, Linda Vatnsdal, says he died at a nursing home. Bergland served as Agriculture Secretary for President Jimmy Carter. He had the difficult job of defending Carter’s unpopular decision to embargo grain sales to the Soviet Union…

Senators Hoeven and Thune Travel To Moscow

They were there this week to meet with the Russian Foreign Minister

July 5, 2018

TJ Nelson,

Sen. Richard Shelby, Sen. John Thune & Sen. John Hoeven In MoscowMOSCOW, RUSSIA — North Dakota Senator John Hoeven and South Dakota Senator John Thune were members of an all-Republican congressional delegation who traveled to Moscow. They were there this week to meet with the Russian Foreign Minister. The meeting comes two weeks ahead of the planned summit between President…

North Dakota Senator Part Of Planned Trip To Russia

It would be the first such trip since claims of election meddling by the Russians in the 2016 election

June 18, 2018

TJ Nelson,

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator John Hoeven of North Dakota is part of a planned trip by Republican leaders to Russia, according to the Washington Post. It would be the first such trip since claims of election meddling by the Russians in the 2016 election. The Post says the trip to Moscow is being planned by U.S. Ambassador to Russia Jon…

Local Soccer Players Excited for World Cup

The U.S., Canada, and Mexico won the bid to host the 2026 World Cup

June 13, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — The World Cup kicks off tomorrow, and local soccer players are getting excited for the big tournament. They all have their favorite part of the sport. “Tricking out the players and seeing how they react and scoring goals,” Emmi Dorfmeister, 11, said. “Scoring goals and defending,” Anna Dorfmeister, 8, said. “I love to shoot goals and just play…