BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — The North Dakota House has rejected a resolution to designate the Winchester Model 1876 as the state firearm. The vote came after an emotional speech by a Native American House member. It had been passed by the Senate, and the House Political Subdivisions Committee recommended it pass on a 9 to 5 vote. Supporters said that…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Local sports bars and restaurants were packed with basketball fans for March Madness. The NCAA Men’s Division I basketball tournament of sixty-four teams tips off. It’s a sudden death tournament, where if teams lose one game they are knocked out. It’s known to have many upsets and already this year number 13 seeded Furman topped four…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Titan Machinery reports a record-breaking revenue of $2.2 billion for fiscal 2023, an increase of almost 30% compared to 2022. The company’s gross total reached $583 million through the fiscal fourth quarter, which ended December 31st. It is an increase of more than $75 million in revenue compared to last year. Titan Machinery has attributed…
WEST FARGO (KFGO) – An investigative report shows that former West Fargo Legacy Elementary School Principal Jason Markusen resigned after he was accused of having sex in the school with a woman who was a school employee. Markusen resigned last week. The investigation began when the school district received an anonymous letter from another employee who claimed that it had…
Ceron McCaleb / Jose RamirezWEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Two men were arrested Friday night after a robbery at a West Fargo business. Police did not identify the business, only saying it was in the 3100 block of Bluestem Drive. 20-year-old Ceron McCaleb of Moorhead was arrested after barricading himself in the bathroom of the business. He had a large…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Adderall has been a vital stimulant medication used for people struggling with ADD, narcolepsy, and for patients trying to lose weight. It has specifically helped people with ADHD. “So, this medication helps people to function right, so people with ADHD sometimes have difficulty completing tasks, staying on target, doing things that are not very of interest…
MAPLETON, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) – A semi driver is dead after crashing his rig into another semi and bursting into flames on I-94 near Mapleton. Capt. Bryan Niewind says the crash happend around 1:45. The first semi was either stopped or driving slowly in the driving lane. The second semi was unable to avoid it and crashed. The driver was unable…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – In 2006, Rodriguez was sentenced to death by U.S. District Judge Ralph Erickson. However, federal prosecutors have made a decision to no longer seek the death penalty against the man convicted of kidnapping and killing UND Student Dru Sjodin. U.S. Attorney Mac Schneider assures Rodriguez will remain behind bars for the rest of his life. “Well,…
ST. PAUL — Ten more people are charged in the $250 million “Feeding Our Future” fraud scheme in Minnesota. Nearly all of the defendants are from the Twin Cities metro. There are now 60 people tied to the Minneapolis-St. Paul nonprofit that are facing charges. The money was meant to feed low-income kids during the pandemic. U.S. Attorney Andrew Lugar…
MOORHEAD (KFGO) – Moorhead police have released the name of a man who they say was murdered late last Thursday night. He was Dustin Momerak. The Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office in St. Paul says Momerak died of multiple sharp and blunt force injuries. 25-year-old Douglas Swenson II of Moorhead was arrested. Officers responded to a disturbance call at an…
