BISMARCK, N.D. (KFGO/KVRR) – Gov. Doug Burgum is endorsing Julie Fedorchak for North Dakota’s U.S. House seat. Fedorchak, who is a Republican, has been a Public Service Commissioner since 2012. Burgum says he’s worked with Fedorchak to strengthen the state’s economy and American energy. “We stood up against the Obama administration who was supporting the DAPL protestors, and have fought…
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A Democratic state senator from Fargo is running for governor, a long-shot bid in the Republican-controlled state. State Sen. Merrill Piepkorn wouldn’t confirm he is running for governor, but recently filed campaign finance paperwork for a candidate committee. “There’s a long process yet. There’s a convention. There’s an endorsement,” Piepkorn said. Piepkorn is president of a…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Kratom, a psychoactive tea from Southeast Asia, has gained a popularity as a replacement for drugs like fentanyl. It is sold legally over the counter as a supplement, but it still poses a risk for addiction. Many smoke shops in the area have begun selling products containing Kratom. The products boast many purported health benefits, from…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Village Family Service Center held its annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake Fundraiser at Kingpinz in Fargo. The event invites the community to take in raising funds for the organization that provides mentorship and programs to at risk youth. They say the response to this year’s event has been even bigger…
Alex was born in Grand Forks and grew up in West Fargo. He attended Minnesota State University Moorhead, where he earned a degree in film production. During his time at MSUM, Alex was the Editor-in-Chief of The Advocate. He previously worked as a television broadcast director and production assistant. Alex is a movie enthusiast and soccer fan. Categories: Meet The…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR: 3PM UPDATE) — Damage from a house fire in the Osgood area of Fargo is estimated at 250 thousand dollars. Firefighters were called to the house around 7 a.m. and arrived to heavy fire with at least one fully involved room on the first floor. The only person at home at the time was leaving the house…
ROCHESTER, Minn. (KVRR/FOX9) — A hot air balloon crashes into a power line along Highway 63 in Rochester, Minnesota and it was all caught on a MnDOT camera around 6 p.m. and shared on social media. You could see sparks as the balloon made contact with the live wires. Rochester Police say the balloon was trying to land in a…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – A Moorhead assisted living facility has been fined and must make corrective actions after a resident fell multiple times and suffered severe bruising, including two brain bleeds. According to a report from the Minnesota Department of Health, inspectors began investigating Farmstead Care of Moorhead after a resident was admitted to an intensive care unit. Hospital staff…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Department of Corrections has penalized a county jail for depriving an inmate of food and water for more than two days as punishment after he smeared feces in his cell and refused to clean it up. The department ordered the Otter Tail County Jail in Fergus Falls to transfer all current inmates to…
OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) – A woman is suspected of DWI after a rollover crash into a water-filled ditch. That’s according to the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office. They say they got the call about a crash just after 2:15 Wednesday morning on the 21000 block of German Lake Road south of Underwood. 43-year-old Nichole Beauchamp went off the…
