Author: Alex Bertsch

Local advocate talks about growing support for psychedelic treatments

  FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — With more and more data showing the efficacy of psychedelic treatments for PTSD and other mental health conditions, there has been growing support for their availability. Studies like one at Emery University have shown that psychedelics such as psilocybin could be effective for patients with treatment-resistant depression, and in Minnesota, the Psychedelic Drug Task Force…

Fargo Fire extinguishes Structure Fire

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 1841 43rd Street North, just before 7 P.M. Tuesday. Firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke and flames coming from a large shop-style condominium unit. Due to the nature of the fire, a second alarm was called, and crews wer able to contain the blaze by roughly 7:15…

Man leads West Fargo Police on pursuit down Main Ave.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — West Fargo Police were led on a pursuit late Sunday night, after an attempted traffic stop near the intersection of 45th Street and 7th Avenue S. The driver of the vehicle fled westbound towards the 300 block of Main Avenue, where police used a PIT manuver to disable the vehicle. The driver, Levi Roland Hansmeier,…

West Fargo Police respond to foot pursuit

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — West Fargo Police were led on a foot pursuit after attempting to stop a bicyclist for a traffic violations. Just before 10 PM Friday, police attempted the traffic stop in the 800 block of 7th Ave. E. After making contact with law enforcement the suspect fled west and was apprehended roughly two blocks later. The…

NDSU opts into House v. NCAA settlement; to begin paying student-athletes directly

NDSU footballFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The North Dakota State University athletic department will be opting in to the House v. NCAA settlement for the 2025-26 season. The settlement opens the door for Bison student-athletes to start recieving payments coordinated directly by the school’s athletic department. Under the terms of the settlement, additional scholarships and payments made to student-athletes above pre-settlment…

Moorhead brewers, Enderlin natives raising funds for recovery

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – As the recovery efforts in Enderlin continue after last week’s devastating storms, a pair of Moorhead brewers are making an effort to help out their hometown. Swing Barrel Brewing will be donating two dollars for every pint sold tonight to the recovery efforts. The brewery’s own Sean Syverson and Kyle Thilmony are natives of Enderlin, and…