Author: Juliana Pelaez

Fargo Police Chief announces retirement after serving Fargo for more than five years

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — “I just want to really thank our community for all their support. Their partnership and collaboration. And it was certainly an excellent opportunity to serve as chief here in Fargo. It’s been very much an honor and a privilege,” said Dave Zibolski, Fargo Police Chief. Zibolski announced his retirement early this week after serving the Fargo…

Several North Dakota Republicans not attending convention may be causing a rift

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Several North Dakota Republicans say they are not attending this year’s state convention. Republican statewide office-holders like Rep. Julie Fedorchak, Secretary of State Michael Howe, and Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring say instead they will be waiting for the June primary. At the 2024 convention, Fedorchak withdrew from consideration after two rounds of voting and lost the…

Need for mental health care grows in North Dakota as there continues to be shortage of providers

NORTH DAKOTA (KVRR) — Thousands of North Dakota residents have been experiencing long wait times or are simply unable to receive mental health care when they need it. “We do have people that are waiting weeks or months without receiving care. So their conditions get worse, and it becomes more costly when they are able to receive care,” said Caitlin…

Clay County Sheriff Mark Empting testified in Minnesota House Committee in hopes to gain access to expunged records

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Since January 2025, the Clay County Sheriff’s Department and other departments have not been able to access expunged records—records of criminal convictions that have been destroyed or sealed from state or federal view. But Sheriff Mark Empting has said this has been a public safety issue. “So maybe that disorderly conduct was pled down, but we…

F-M RedHawks to become Fargo Woodchippers for 30 year anniversary

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks are set to celebrate their 30 year anniversary this upcoming season – and when they do, they’ll not be the RedHawks for a few games. The team will be playing five games as the Fargo-Moorhead Woodchippers – in honor, of course, of the Coen Brothers’ 1996 cinematic masterpiece. The team will wear special…

Local researchers at NDSU make breakthrough with the use of egg whites on PFAS

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Over the last two years, researchers at several universities, including NDSU, have been tackling the removal of PFAS from contaminated water. And in a most recent breakthrough, the team has discovered the albumin or protein from egg whites could help with that removal. “Why is this important? Important because it gives us a low-cost option. Also,…

Fargo Cass Public Health displays inflatable colon for Colon Cancer Awareness month

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Cass Public Health is raising awareness about Colon Cancer Awareness Month with an inflatable colon. The Rollin’ Colon features three-dimensional representations of normal tissue, colon cancer, Crohn’s and other elements. People are given an opportunity to take a survey and learn more about their risks and history. In North Dakota, colorectal cancer is the second…

Matthew’s Voice Project has seen an increase in homeless students in need each year

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A local non-profit helping students experiencing homelessness says they have been seeing an increase in students every year. Matthew’s Voice Project currently serves about 1,000 students in the Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead, and Horace school districts. They provide them with funds to be able to pay for resources as well as things they are in need…