Author: KVRR Staff

Fargo Man Accused of Armed Carjacking in Grand Forks, Arrested After 75-Mile Pursuit

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo man accused of an armed carjacking in Grand Forks early Saturday leads multiple agencies on a 75 mile pursuit. A Grand Forks County deputy tried to stop 20-year-old Ahmed Hassan near Thompson. They say Hassan was able to avoid numerous spike strips on I-29 by driving around them. He continued south hitting speeds of…

Rosalynn Carter, outspoken former first lady, dead at 96

FILE – Former first lady Rosalynn Carter speaks during a news conference at The Carter Center, Nov. 5, 2019, in Atlanta. Carter, the closest adviser to Jimmy Carter during his one term as U.S. president and their four decades thereafter as global humanitarians, has died at the age of 96. (AP Photo/Ron Harris, File)ATLANTA (AP) — Former first lady Rosalynn Carter,…

Salvation Army kicks off Annual Red Kettle Campaign

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The campaign helps to fundraise for thousands of people in need within the Fargo Moorhead community. “The Fargo-Moorhead community has been extremely supportive of the salvation army. They’ve seen our work in the community, they have a lot of respect for us and we for them and they’ve been very good at supporting our ministries over…

Judge: North Dakota redistricting violates Voting Rights Act

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that North Dakota’s Legislature violated the Voting Rights Act in how lawmakers reapportioned legislative districts comprising two tribal nations. U.S. District Chief Judge Peter Welte issued his ruling on Friday, months after a trial held in June in Fargo. He ruled that the 2021 redistricting plan for two districts, one with…

City of Fargo Looks for Public Opinion on Proposed Improvements to Main Avenue

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The city of Fargo is looking for public input regarding additional proposed improvements to Main Avenue. The project consists of reconstructing Main Avenue from 25th Street to University Drive. Replacing curb ramps, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, watermain, lighting, and traffic signals. Sidewalk widening will also be completed on the south side of Main Avenue between 23rd…