FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Police arrested a man after he assaulted officers in downtown Fargo Saturday. Officers were called to the 200 block of Roberts Street North around 4:35 PM for a report of suspicious activity. Upon arriving at the scene, officers attempted to detain the suspect, 37-year-old Joseph Manitowabi, however during the process Manitowabi managed to punch three…
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – North Dakota tribal leaders highlighted uncertainty in federal funding, frustrations with the state Legislature and future economic development projects Wednesday during the state’s seventh annual Government-to-Government Conference. The annual event brings leaders of the five tribal nations that share geography with North Dakota together with state officials to share updates, network and discuss common…
HALSTAD, MINN. (KVRR) – Local organic farmers and distributors are facing new pressures as tariffs and funding cuts have led to growing uncertainty. Hugh’s Gardens, LLC in Halstad, Minnesota has been washing, storing, and marketing organic potatoes from Red River Valley farmers since the late 80’s. They work with many distributors, as well as food banks and public school systems…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — With the union movement growing across the country, local labor leaders are looking to get people in our community involved in organizing. They’re holding a Union Town Hall Thursday night at the Labor Temple in Fargo to hear the concerns of the workers that they represent. It’s an important part of their union, and one that…
UPDATE: Bemidji Police Detectives say that the adult female and child had been treated and released from Sanford Hospital. The deceased male has been identified as Benjamin D. Martinez, age 41 of Bemidji. Martinez appears to have died from a drug overdose. BEMIDJI, Minn. (KFGO/KVRR) – Police are investigating a suspicious death after a man was found dead in…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A mission that started with a Chrysler minivan ten years ago, is being celebrated today for the work they’ve done to help those in need get cars in our community. Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting honoring the work that Fix It Forward Ministries has done in helping people in…
Detroit Lakes, MINN. (KVRR) — It’s a new day for emergency medical workers and their patients in Lakes Country. That’s after the emergency medical staff at Essentia in Detroit Lakes voted to form a union. St. Mary’s Essentia Health Medical Service Staff is joining forces with AFSCME Council 65. They’re the folks you’ll see if you have a medical emergency…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Firefighters were called to a fire in a mobile home park Monday morning in north Fargo. The fire started outside a mobile home at 245 Circle Dr. N, near the wastewater treatment plant. When crews arrived on scene, the fire had begun to damage the siding and insulation of the trailer, however it was extinguished…
FARGO (KVRR) – Firefighters from Fargo, West Fargo and Moorhead responded to a house fire that caused extensive damage Friday morning in south Fargo. The fire at 2665 Meadow Creek Circle S. was reported at 10:12 a.m. At one time, thick smoke from the fire could be seen several blocks away. The fire extended into roof and attic space from…
CROOKSTON, MINN. (KVRR) – It’s an annual sign of spring in Crookston, and it’s been growing for 50 years. The University of Minnesota Crookston’s Bedding Plant Sale kicked off once again Wednesday, with a massive selection of flowers, vegetables, and other plants on offer for your garden this year. They saw big crowds on opening day, made all the more…
