MILWAUKEE (FOX/AP) — The candidates vying to be the leading alternative to front-runner Donald Trump opened the first GOP 2024 presidential candidate debate with broadsides criticizing President Joe Biden’s handling of the economy. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis got applause when he said “Our country is in decline.” Also on stage were South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Bemidji’s Chloe Kirkpatrick will be heading to Green Bay to represent Team USA in the Women’s Para Ice Hockey World Challenge. “The purpose of this tournament is to get us in the Paralympic in 2030 we’re hoping to beat enough teams to make it as a feature for the Paralympics”, Kirkpatrick said. She hopes to qualify…
I’ve played lots of pick-up games in my day! This isn’t the first time one has sent me to the ER. Appreciate all the well-wishes! 🇺🇸#TeamBurgum pic.twitter.com/5YL3rCEnCd — Doug Burgum (Text “DOUG” to 70177) (@DougBurgum) August 23, 2023 MILWAUKEE (AP) – North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum was injured in a pick-up basketball game with staff Tuesday night, on the…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Families United for Self-Empowerment hosted their fun filled back to school connect event at Jefferson elementary school. This event included free backpacks, school supplies, food trucks, along with haircuts, courtesy of Skill Cutz Barber College. The non-profit organization helps support and educate families and children through mentorship in many areas such as working on their English,…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fargodome Authority is proposing a massive multi-million dollar overhaul and expansion. If approved by voters, the $131 million project will include an extensive remodeling and the addition of a conference center. The project calls for more accessible seating options, easier transportation through the parking lots to avoid congestion and more restrooms. The $50 million, 90,000…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The attorney general’s Fargo appearance also attracted the attention of protestors. They were there to plead for the release of federal inmate Leonard Peltier. The native man is serving two life sentences for murdering two FBI agents in South Dakota in 1977. His supporters say he was wrongfully accused and that his conviction is political motivated….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Attorney General Merrick Garland came to Fargo to meet with federal, state, and local law enforcement in the wake of the deadly July 14th police-involved shooting. Officer Jake Wallin was killed in the ambush attack. Officers Andrew Dotas and Tyler Hawes are still recovering after being hospitalized for weeks. Officer Zach Robinson shot and killed the…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Gate City Bank dropped off two hundred of it’s tasty cookies at Ed Clapp Senior Center to help celebrate National Senior Citizens Day. The cookies are being distributed through the services Meals on Wheels and Metro Senior Ride programs. The bank helped Valley Senior Services purchase two brand-new delivery vehicles for the programs. A number of…
FARGO (KFGO) – Cass County Sheriff’s Office and North Dakota Highway Patrol are planning a sobriety checkpoint this weekend. The location and time will not be released ahead of the checkpoint. It will be held some time between Friday Aug. 25 and Sunday Aug. 27 in the county. Nurses from Essentia Health will also take part in the checkpoint. The…
ELKTON, S.D. (AP) — Two people died when a car was struck by train in South Dakota, an accident that caused the train to derail and crash into a grain elevator. The South Dakota Highway Patrol said the accident that happened Friday night remains under investigation. The names of the two victims, both of whom were in the car struck…
