North Dakota Highway PatrolUPDATE: 5:45 pm— ND 23 has reopened WATFORD CITY, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Highway Patrol has shut down Highway 23 at Johnson’s Corner to mile marker 13 in McKenzie County due to a tank battery explosion. Emergency responders on scene say the explosion is contained to one tank, but there is an ongoing risk…
WEST FARGO (KFGO/KVRR) – Former Cass County Emergency Manager and North Dakota Highway Patrol Superintendent, Jim Prochniak, announced he is running for Cass County Commission. “I’m excited to announce my candidacy for Cass County Commission, not only representing District 4, but all Cass County citizens.” Cass County District 4 largely includes the City of West Fargo. Prochniak says his emphasis…
MILTONA, Minn. (KFGO/KVRR) – The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office responded to a house fire Sunday afternoon near Miltona, north of Alexandria, Minnesota. The homeowner says the house was evacuated after he noticed smoke and flames around 3:45 p.m. When deputies arrived on scene, they say a shed, car port and SUV were already destroyed, and the west side of the…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KFGO/KVRR) — The president of Minnesota Farmers Union says while the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program is welcome, ag producers don’t want to rely on ad hoc payments from the government. “Farmers want their money from trade, they don’t want it from aid,” Gary Wertish said. Minnesota’s farmer mediation program helps producers dealing with difficult financial situations. Wertish…
FARGO — If you plan on sending back a holiday gift by mail, listen up! Some large retailers are moving on from fee-free returns on their store websites. Macy’s is charging a shipping fee of about $10, If you are not a ‘Stars’ rewards members TJ Maxx and Marshall will charge about $12. Meanwhile, JC Penny, American Eagle Outfitters, and…
Overnight mist and rain resulted in slick roads for morning commuters. 12/26/25.FARGO — Thursday night’s fog left metro with a Christmas present of slick road conditions on Friday morning. Crew were out in full force on Friday, getting the ice off the roads for people headed to work or to returning presents. While side streets remained slick for much of…
Lisa BorgenMOORHEAD (KVRR-KFGO) – A member of the Moorhead City Council is considering a run for mayor. Lisa Borgen says she will make an announcement in January. Borgen represents Ward 3 and was elected to the council with 61% of the vote last year. Her four-year term expires in 2028. Borgen is a Moorhead native and graduate of Moorhead High…
WEST FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – A man from Boulder, Colorado was taken to the hospital after leading West Fargo Police on a chase on Thursday night. The West Fargo Police Department was dispatched to the 2900 block of 7th Street West around 7:15 p.m. on Christmas Day. The caller said a man assaulted them and stole their vehicle. Officers found the…
North Dakota’s Capitol is lit up for Christmas on Dec. 22, 2025. The light display turns 90 this year, according to research by the State Archives. (Photo by Kyle Martin/For the North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — For 90 years, the North Dakota Capitol’s window-lit Christmas tree has been an annual holiday staple. The Christmas tree design in…
FARGO, ND – JAN. 22, 2025: Students eating lunch at Carl Ben Eielson Middle School in Fargo on January 22, 2025. Free school meal advocates in North Dakota are calling on the state legislature to prioritize permanent funding to pay for meals.BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe announced Tuesday he has approved the…
