Author: Jim Monk

65 Years After “The Day the Music Died”

FARGO (KVRR) – It changed music history and helped start the careers of early rock artists from Fargo-Moorhead. Sixty-five years ago, music legends Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson and pilot Roger Peterson died when their small airplane crashed, just after takeoff from Clear Lake, Iowa. It was February 3rd, 1959. They were heading to Fargo and…

Judge dismisses lawsuit that sought to stop accepting mail-in ballots after Election Day

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A federal judge in North Dakota has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the acceptance of mail-in ballots after Election Day brought by a county election official and backed by a legal group aligned with former President Donald Trump. In his Friday ruling, U.S. District Judge Daniel Traynor said Burleigh County Auditor Mark Splonskowski lacked standing, did not…

Two School Buses Involved in Crash in Moorhead, No Serious Injuries

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO 8:10 PM Update) — First responders are on the scene of a crash involving two Moorhead Area Public School District school buses in Moorhead. The crash was reported around 4:15 p.m. this afternoon in the 2600 block of 34th Street near I-94. The collision was in front of Zip’s Car Wash, north of Holiday Stationstores. Moorhead Police…

SWAT Team arrests man at Fargo hotel

FARGO (KVRR) – A man wanted for several outstanding warrants was taken into custody at a south Fargo hotel Wednesday. The Red River Valley SWAT team assisted Fargo Police in arresting 46-year-old Edward Goulet. The warrant was served at the Grand Inn, in the 3400-block of 14th Ave. South at around 5:30 a.m. Police say they issued multiple commands for…

Blake Shelton to perform at Red River Valley Fair

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Country music star Blake Shelton is coming to the Red River Valley Fair. Shelton will perform on Friday, July 12. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 2. Shelton has 28 No. 1 singles and has sold nearly 15 million album equivalents. He has earned six ACM Awards, three AMA Awards, 10 CMA Awards and 11 CMT…

Hundreds of photos, documents, videos in BCI’s July Fargo shooting report

  FARGO (KVRR) – The North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s report on the July 14 shooting in Fargo contains hundreds of photos, documents and videos. KVRR News obtained a copy of the report through an open records request to the North Dakota Attorney General’s Office. The report includes graphic videos of the ambush, search warrant affidavits, police notes, interviews,…

Burgum: ‘North Dakota stands with Texas’ in border dispute with Biden

  As the Biden administration fails miserably to secure the southern border, Americans and our communities are paying the price. @GregAbbott_TX deserves our thanks for taking action to stop illegal crossings and disrupt drug and human trafficking. North Dakota stands with Texas. https://t.co/LPsr8dHllF — Gov. Doug Burgum (@GovDougBurgum) January 25, 2024 FARGO (KVRR) – North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum is…

Update: Burgum announces he will not seek third term

Today we announced that we will not seek a third term as governor. Serving as governor and first lady of North Dakota has been one of the most incredible and rewarding experiences of our lives. We are eternally grateful to the citizens for giving us this opportunity. pic.twitter.com/6vOv0Lqgey — Gov. Doug Burgum (@GovDougBurgum) January 22, 2024 BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) –…

Fargo School Board members to consider 50% pay raise

FARGO (KVRR) – Members of the Fargo School Board will consider giving themselves a 50% pay raise during their next meeting on Tuesday, January 23. Board members currently earn $1,000 per month. They will discuss a Planning Committee recommendation to increase their pay to $1,500 per month. The board president would be paid an additional $50.00 per month. The last…