EDGELEY, N.D. (KFGO) — The cause of a fire that burned a grain elevator in Edgeley in south-central North Dakota is undetermined. An investigator with the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives led the investigation with assistance from the State Fire Marshal’s Office. ATF says there was no sign of criminal activity related to the fire at the…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Fargo Police Department is warning the public about an increase in overdoses involving a Narcan-resistant drug. A drug commonly known as “tranq” has been flagged as a rising concern. FPD says the depressant used by veterinarians to treat large farm animals and not approved for use in humans is being mixed into illicit opioids, including fentanyl….
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Grand Forks City Council votes five to zero to scrap plans to bring the controversial Fufeng project to Grand Forks. Two members were absent. The move ends a lengthy debate over the China-based corn milling plant. It follows a letter last week from an assistant secretary of the Air Force who cited national security concerns…
ST. PAUL (KVRR/AP/KFGO) — Minnesota utilities will be obligated to transition to 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2040 to step up the fight against climate change under a bill just signed by Gov. Tim Walz. It’s a top priority for Democrats, who control both chambers, and for Democratic Walz, who has made it an important part of his climate agenda….
EAGAN, Minn. (FOX 9) – The Minnesota Vikings have found their new defensive coordinator and it’s a coach widely respected across the NFL. The team announced Monday it has hired Brian Flores to replace Ed Donatell, who was fired last month after the defense finished 31st in the NFL in total yards allowed. Flores was a candidate to be the…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Thirteen of the best restaurants in Fargo were invited to the Drekker Brewing Company to celebrate a midwestern classic: hotdish. “A lot of restaurants from downtown, West Fargo. Some people who have been here numerous times, Luna, Blackbird Pizza, some new people, Unicorn Park, which will be a new restaurant going into Brewhalla, which we are…
MORRISON CO., Minn. — Animal Humane Society is caring for dozens of animals that were rescued from unsafe living conditions in Morrison County in central Minnesota. The society rescued 56 animals including 20 dogs, 32 cats, two geckos, and two rats from a space that was described as an “overcrowded, unsanitary environment.” The animals ranged in age from a few…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Fix it Forward Ministry has received 390 vehicle donations and repaired over 800 vehicles for free for those in need in the last seven years. It is a big milestone for the organization. “When Matthew and I started this years ago, we started giving away cars and we were kind of both taken back with that…
JAMESTOWN, N.D. (KFGO) – Officials with Jamestown Public Schools have issued an apology after several middle and high school students were accused of making racist remarks and noises to a Bismarck High School student-athlete during a basketball game. During the game Tuesday, students in the Jamestown High cheering section were heard making monkey noises toward a black player for Bismarck….
WASHINGTON – House Republicans voted after a raucous debate Thursday to oust Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar from the chamber’s major Foreign Affairs Committee, citing her anti-Israel comments, in a dramatic escalation of tensions after Democrats last session booted far-right GOP lawmakers from committees over incendiary, violent remarks. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was able to solidify Republican support against the Somali-born…
