Sharing the Love in Downtown Fargo
FARGO -- Remember this time of year in grade school? The red construction paper hearts, the tiny cartoon cards with silly puns, the little bags of heart-shaped candy and cookies you painstakingly wrapped the night…
ICE detention cases begin weaving through North Dakota courts
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) --Amid the flood of lawsuits across the country challenging U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detentions, a trickle of cases are moving through North Dakota federal court. President Donald Trump since taking office has taken sweeping…
North Dakota approves Xcel electricity rate increase
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) -- Utility regulators on Thursday approved a compromise electricity rate increase for North Dakota customers of Xcel Energy, a deal they say shields those rate-payers from subsidizing renewable energy projects in Minnesota. Northern States Power…
Federal initiative to transform diabetes care for seniors at UND
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) -- UND has landed a major award to use AI to predict and prevent serious diabetes-related complications before they require emergency care. The award includes up to $16.9 million in federal funding and an additional $3…
NDSU, RAND Announce Partnership Aimed at Rural, Indigenous Outreach
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - North Dakota State University has a new partner when it comes to tackling issues in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities - RAND.…
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Man arrested for cocaine, other drugs in Polk County
POLK COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) -- A man is arrested at his home in Polk County near Crookston for cocaine distribution. On Monday, Task Force Officers from the Pine to Prairie Drug Task Force arrested 38-year-old Alex Kaiser. With a search…
The Caring Foundation partners with BIO Girls to reduce mental health stigma
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation is once again teaming up with the Fargo Force to battle mental health stigma with Shut Out the Stigma. The statewide initiative is focused on reducing mental…
Parents charged with child abuse after medical staff say their 3-month-old had broken ribs, clavicle
FARGO (KFGO) — A Fargo couple are now charged with felony child abuse after police investigated them for suspected child neglect last summer. A Fargo Police report says Wyatt Lesmann and Vanessa Metzger-Prebil brought their 3-month-old girl to the hospital…
Hot air balloon hits power line in Cass County
CASS COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) -- A hot air balloon hitting a power line in rural Cass County is under investigation. A Cass County Sheriff's Office deputy was sent out around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday to the 4500 block of 135th Avenue…
Democrats demand ‘dramatic changes’ for ICE
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) -- Democrats are threatening to block funding for the Homeland Security Department when it expires in two weeks unless there are “dramatic changes” and “real accountability” for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other law enforcement agencies who…
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Sharing the Love in Downtown Fargo
FARGO -- Remember this time of year in grade school? The red construction paper hearts, the tiny cartoon cards with silly puns, the little bags of heart-shaped candy and cookies you painstakingly wrapped the night…
ICE detention cases begin weaving through North Dakota courts
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) --Amid the flood of lawsuits across the country challenging U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detentions, a trickle of cases are moving through North Dakota federal court. President Donald Trump since taking office has taken sweeping…
North Dakota approves Xcel electricity rate increase
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) -- Utility regulators on Thursday approved a compromise electricity rate increase for North Dakota customers of Xcel Energy, a deal they say shields those rate-payers from subsidizing renewable energy projects in Minnesota. Northern States Power…
Federal initiative to transform diabetes care for seniors at UND
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) -- UND has landed a major award to use AI to predict and prevent serious diabetes-related complications before they require emergency care. The award includes up to $16.9 million in federal funding and an additional $3…
NDSU, RAND Announce Partnership Aimed at Rural, Indigenous Outreach
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - North Dakota State University has a new partner when it comes to tackling issues in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities - RAND.…
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Scamurra scores 2, and U.S. opens women’s Olympic hockey tournament with 5-1 win over Czechia
MILAN (AP) - Hayley Scamurra scored twice, and the United States opened the Milan Cortina Games women’s hockey tournament with a 5-1 win over Czechia on Thursday. Alex Carpenter had a goal and assist, while captain Hilary Knight and Joy Dunne also…
North Dakota State Announces 2026 Football Recruiting Class
FARGO, N.D. (NDSU ATHLETICS)– The North Dakota State University football program has added 29 high school student-athletes and nine transfers for the 2026 season. The Bison added 21 high school players during the early signing period in December and eight…
From Heartbreak to Impact: Claire Stern’s New Life Mission and Role with NDSU Women’s Basketball
FARGO (KVRR) - Claire Stern has always believed there was a purpose behind every challenge. When she learned that most people with her condition don’t survive infancy, that belief only grew stronger. “It…
Time to vote for the Chris Heise Play of the Week!
FARGO (KVRR) – It is time to vote for the Chris Heise Play of the Week! We have four plays to choose from. You can vote on Facebook, Instagram and X (Twitter). NOMINEES: PLAY 1:…
Barika Kpeenu Sets Sights on NFL After Standout Career at NDSU
FARGO (KVRR) - Barika Kpeenu’s football journey began at West Fargo Sheyenne High School, where he was a three-year starter. In his senior season, Kpeenu was named EDC Senior Athlete of the Year…
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