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KVRR Connections Tourism: $15 million in Destination Development Grants awarded to 23 Projects across North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Some of the top tourist stops across North Dakota are sharing in $15 million worth of “Destination Development Grants”. North Dakota Tourism and Marketing says these investments will enhance tourism infrastructure, elevate visitor experiences and support long-term economic growth. Out of 106 applications from 45 communities, just 23 projects were chosen for this round of grants….

Four injured in multi-vehicle crash in West Fargo

West Fargo, N.D. (KVRR) — Several people are injured and one person was taken to the hospital after a four-vehicle crash in West Fargo Monday. Just before 4 P.M. West Fargo Police responded to the crash in the 1200 block of 7th Avenue E. The first vehicle had rear-ended a second vehicle directly ahead, causing a chain reaction with two…

Second man wanted in Fargo shooting arrested in Moorhead

Dennis Salinas, 35, (Photo/Fargo Police Department)MOORHEAD, Minn (KVRR) – A man wanted in connection with a Fargo armed robbery shooting earlier this month was arrested in Moorhead late Friday night. The Moorhead Police Department says 35-year-old Dennis Salinas and two others were arrested in an apartment. The other two arrests were not related to the shooting, but had active warrants….

Freedom Resource Center hosts first ever resource fair

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The disability rights organization, Freedom Resource Center, hosted its first-ever Freedom Resource Fair. The center brought together various organizations and businesses to share what they had to offer at Veterans Memorial Arena in West Fargo. The fair had more than fifty booths from both the North Dakota and Minnesota sides. They had opportunities for everything…

WFE Carnival Brings Fun and Games to the Lights

West Fest is now in full swing.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Families were taking advantage of the continued summery weather to have a little bit of a carnival in West Fargo. The West Fargo Events Carnival at the Lights began just after noon on September 14. There were classic carnival games like ring toss and plinko, plus face painting, live music, and much, much more. The…

Former West Fargo Elementary Principal David George is sentenced

David George (Sherburne County Jail)FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Former West Fargo Independence Elementary Principal David George has been sentenced to forty years in federal prison. U.S. District Judge Peter Welte issued a sentence of forty years for count one, twenty years for counts two and three, and twenty years of supervised probation after release. In May, George pleaded guilty to…

4 Luv of Dog has Successful Adoption Event

Staff says that in the span of about an hour and a half, they adopted one puppy out and were processing an application for another.

Sleepy!FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It was a dog bonanza today at an adoption event in western Fargo. 4 Luv of Dog set up shop inside the Natural Pet Center on 13th Avenue S. at 1 P.M., and prospective pet owners immediately began pouring in. The puppies were naturally the center of attention, but the older dogs available for adoption got…

West Fargo High School Goes on Lockdown Due to Unidentified Individual on Campus

The lockdown lasted about a half an hour.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A brief lockdown at West Fargo High School has now been lifted following a sighting of an unknown individual on campus. According to sources within the department, the lockdown went into effect just after 2:00 P.M. on August 29. It was implemented due to that unknown, non-student being inside the school building. The person reportedly…

Comfort K-9 Program Creates Emotional Outlet for West Fargo Students

Easing anxieties is even more important in the wake of recent tragic events.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Imagine this. You’re trying to do silent reading in your elementary school classroom, but something’s bothering you. Maybe you slept poorly or just had an argument with your best friend. Then you look up – and you see Bella. “She loves to work. She loves to be here. She loves people,” said Bella’s handler, student…