Author: KVRR Staff

New Charges Filed In April Crash That Killed Motorcyclist in West Fargo

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) — A West Fargo woman has now been charged with manslaughter and negligent homicide in a deadly motorcycle collision in April. 28-year-old Taquoya Saldana was originally charged with reckless driving, driving with a suspended license and DUI. Those charges were dropped while the investigation was underway. 31-year-old Thomas Fradet of Fargo was on Main Avenue when…

Group That Wants To Ban Electronic Voting Resubmits Initiated Amendment

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A group that wants to do away with electronic voting machines in North Dakota has submitted a new Constitutional initiated amendment to the Secretary of State. The group earlier submitted a similar petition, but withdrew it. The new proposal would require paper ballots and outlaw most mail-in voting. It would require a two thirds vote in…

UPDATE: Pilot identified in fatal crop dusting aircraft crash near New Rockford

UPDATE: The pilot is identified as Lawrence Polries, 63, of Jamestown, ND.   NEW ROCKFORD, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) – Federal investigators will look into the crash of a crop dusting airplane south of New Rockford in east-central North Dakota. The 63-year-old male pilot from Jamestown died on scene. Highway Patrol says he was flying west after spraying a pass when he…

Minnesota State University Moorhead holds Constitution Day

MOORHEAD, MINN (KVRR) – MSUM celebrated Constitution Day which marks the signing of the Constitution in 1787. Since 2004, September 17th has been a day for people to commemorate the signing and learn more about our founding document. MSUM had several displays to pay tribute to the important day in our country’s history. Dr. Paul Kramer spoke about Constitutional issues…

Man Dead After Crashing Into Traffic Pole in South Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A man died after crashing into a traffic signal pole Sunday morning. Fargo Police say the man was driving west on 13th Avenue South near Fiechtner Drive shortly before 4 a.m. when the crash happened. The 37-year-old driver was the only occupant. He wasn’t breathing when officers arrived on the scene. His name has not been…

Red Cross Helping Family After House Fire in Rural Hillsboro

HILLSBORO, N.D. (KFGO) – Traill County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received a 911 call reporting a garage on fire on Friday around 10:30 p.m. SE in rural Hillsboro. When the first firefighters arrived at 296 159th  Ave., the attached garage was fully engulfed, and flames were seen coming through the house’s roof. The home’s occupants, three adults and three children,…

Account Started to Support Thunder Volleyball Team After Deadly Crash South of Petersburg

NORTHWOOD, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Northwood Public School has set up an account to support the Thunder Volleyball team after they were involved in a deadly crash on Thursday. The account is at Goose River Bank in Hatton, North Dakota. School offiicals say all funds raised will support the Thunder Volleyball team in purchasing needed items. Checks can be written to…

Why No Vikings vs Eagles Over-The-Air Broadcast Locally?

(KVRR/FOX21) — Many excited Minnesota Vikings fans are making plans to watch Thursday night’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles. And, because KVRR and FOX21 broadcasts so many football games all season, we are being asked if we are going to air the Vikings/Eagles game. Unfortunately, the answer is no. But it’s not our choice! We are not allowed to broadcast…

Three Families And a Fargo Pediatrician Sue Over North Dakota’s Youth Trans Health Law

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/AP) — Three families and pediatrician Dr. Luis Casas of Fargo are suing North Dakota over the state’s new transgender Health Care Ban law. It was passed by more than two-thirds majority of both houses earlier this year and immediately made it a crime to give gender-affirming care to people younger than 18. The plaintiffs say the ban…