Author: KVRR Staff

North Dakota regulators weigh Xcel Energy and MDU natural gas rate increases

BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – Two North Dakota natural gas utility providers are proposing to increase residential gas rates between 7.5% and 12.5% in coming months after holding public input sessions with the state’s Public Service Commission in July. The increases would affect North Dakota residents who receive natural gas from Northern States Power Company, a part of Xcel…

Fargo Keeps Growing as More and More People Move to North Dakota

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota’s state’s population reached a new all-time high of nearly 784,000 people last July and many new residents are making their home in Fargo. The city is filled with fun events and new adventures, but for others it’s the start of something new. People are turning to Facebook groups such as Fargo/Moorhead Community Page to…

Minnesota Twins returning to Midco beginning Thursday

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KFGO) – Minnesota Twins are returning to Midco. Comcast, part owner of Midco, and Diamond Sports announced Monday that 15 regional sports networks will be available on Thursday after being blacked out for three months. The Bally Sports networks were no longer available to Comcast subscribers on May 1 due to a contract dispute. Under the agreement, subscribers to…

Wahpeton men charged with trafficking a girl for sex

WAHPETON, N.D. (KFGO) – Two Wahpeton men are charged with sexually trafficking a 16-year-old girl in Wahpeton. According to court documents, Javier Martinez brought the girl to the home of Antonio Harris where Harris held the girl and repeatedly raped her over a two-week period. Investigators say Martinez brought the girl to Harris’s home knowing he would force her to…

Crews recover 1 person, searching for 2nd after drowning in Sheyenne River

FORT RANSOM, N.D. (KFGO) – Ransom County Sheriff Darren Benneweis says two kayakers drowned after going over the Fort Ransom Dam on the Sheyenne river Sunday afternoon. A number of units responded to the call around 4 p.m., and one victim was recovered late yesterday. Efforts are underway today to recover the second victim. Benneweis says the Sheriff’s Department is…

Independent candidate who tried to recall Burgum makes ballot for North Dakota governor

BISMARCK, N.D.  – A past candidate for various statewide offices in North Dakota has made the November ballot in his bid for governor as an independent. U.S. Air Force veteran Michael Coachman, of Larimore, submitted 1,141 valid signatures, needing 1,000 to qualify. Secretary of State Michael Howe’s office sent Coachman an approval letter on July 15. He announced his candidacy…

KVRR’s Dylan Haar Wins Blizzard Eating Competition at Historic Moorhead Dairy Queen

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — KVRR’s very own Dylan Haar celebrates a victory by downing a tasty Blizzard. Facing off against local meteorologists, Dylan had some tough competition but he showed that his spoon was mightier. He even beat out former KVRR Chief Meteorologist Rob Kupec. The competition was a part of the Historic Moorhead Dairy Queen’s 75th anniversary party and…

Mayor Mahoney Presents 2025 Preliminary Budget Setting Off Dispute Over Airport Funding

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Mayor Tim Mahoney’s preliminary 2025 budget for Fargo includes a proposed $13 million, 11.5% budget increase with a 5% cost of living adjustment for city employees. A major part of the discussion was how to fund that pay increase. The city has given Hector International Airport two mills for years, but because of the airport’s estimated…

Crowd favorite Blue Angels return to Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Airsho is this weekend and you might have heard or seen that the Blue Angels are already in town and doing some practice runs. They will headline the airshow on Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m. each day. You will see the Blue Angels flying six, Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornets. You’ll also see “Fat Albert”…