Author: Jim Monk

Great Plains Food Bank launches emergency fundraising campaign

FARGO (KVRR) – The Great Plains Food Bank is launching an emergency fundraising campaign to help ensure families across North Dakota and Clay County, Minn. have access to food during the government shutdown. “While the full impact of the shutdown is still unfolding, we know hunger doesn’t wait so we’re mobilizing early,” said Kate Molbert, Interim CEO of the Great…

Fargo distillery caught in fight over tariffs and Canada’s ban on American liquor

Owner Joel Kath with barrels of whiskey at Proof Artisan Distillers, Fargo.FARGO (KVRR) – As the tariff wars continue to escalate, a Fargo distillery is among a number of American craft distillers getting caught in the middle of the fight. American liquor exports plunged 85% nationwide this year as the majority of Canadian provinces continue to ban American spirits from…

New truck stop planned for Fargo

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – A Grand Forks-based company is planning a truck stop, convenience store, car wash and liquor store in north Fargo. It would called Northdale Oil Travel Center. Northdale Oil Company is behind the project at 4300 County Road 81 near the Amazon Fulfillment Center warehouse. Foundation and site work is estimated at more than $2 million with the…

Banana Ball is coming to Newman Outdoor Field in Fargo

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) — World-famous Banana Ball is coming to Newman Outdoor Field in 2026. The Firefighters will play the newly-formed Indianapolis Clowns June 26 and 27. Banana Ball was popularized by the Savannah Bananas, and has rules that are meant to enhance the fan experience. Some of those rule changes include a two-hour time limit, fans catching foul balls that…

Plea agreement reached for Fargo activist accused of stealing state grant money

FARGO (KVRR) – A plea agreement has been reached for a Fargo activist accused of misappropriating money she received after applying for grants from the North Dakota Dept. of Public Instruction. According to court documents, a change of plea hearing has been scheduled Oct. 20 for Faith Dixon. Terms of the agreement were not immediately disclosed. “We are pleased to…

NWS upgrades deadly June 20 Enderlin tornado to EF-5

Enderlin, ND tornado, June 20, 2025. (Chief Meteorologist Max Mueller) FARGO (KVRR) – The National Weather Service says a deadly June 20 tornado that caused extensive damage to the Enderlin, North Dakota area was more powerful than originally determined. Three people were killed. Forecasters say the tornado was an EF-5, with an estimated peak wind speed of more than 210…

Longtime National Guard commander applauds sweeping changes in military

Retired N.D. National Guard Adjutant General Mike Haugen.FARGO (KVRR) – A former North Dakota National Guard Adjutant General says it’s about time that the Pentagon shifts away from the policies of the past and refocuses on higher standards for the military. Retired Major General Mike Haugen of Fargo says he’s a strong supporter of the sweeping changes being imposed by…