Author: KVRR Staff

North Dakota university research could see ‘devastating’ cuts, officials warn

Pooyan Vahidi Pashaki, a graduate student in North Dakota State University’s biomedical engineering program, works in a lab in Sugihara Hall. Officials at NDSU and the University of North Dakota say the research universities expect to lose millions in federal research dollars. (Photo courtesy of NDSU)GRAND FORKS, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Representatives of North Dakota’s two largest universities say…

Fargo, Grand Forks Target locations among those to open at midnight Oct. 3 For Taylor Swift’s new album

Target.comMINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) Target said they will open select stores at midnight for customers to get Taylor Swift’s newest album “The Life of a Showgirl.” The exclusive event will take place at midnight local time on October 3. The list of participating stores can be found here. The store will limit customers to four purchases. Customers can also preorder the…

Twin Cities man charged with threatening to kill federal judges, their children, pets

MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR-KFGO) – A Twin Cities man who was convicted in 2019 of threatening to kill a federal judge is charged with threatening to kill the same judge again. Wayzata Police officers arrested 72-year-old Bob Ivers last week after an investigation by that department, the FBI, the Minnesota BCA, and the U.S. Marshal’s Service. The Justice Department says the investigation…

Fifth defendant in brutal downtown Fargo assault sentenced

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – Another defendant has been sentenced for his role in a brutal assault in downtown Fargo last year that left two men severely injured. John Hernandez was found guilty of two counts of aggravated assault and one count of accomplice to aggravated assault for the beating. One of the victims suffered broken bones in his face. A judge…

Homelessness increases in North Dakota as population, housing costs also rise

Jennifer Henderson, director of planning and housing development for the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency, speaks to lawmakers about homelessness during a committee hearing on Sept. 4, 2025. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — People experiencing homelessness in North Dakota are increasing as the state’s population continues to grow and affordable housing, shelters and resources…

Fargo man suffers life-threatening injuries in motorcycle crash near Barnesville

BARNESVILLE, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) – A Fargo man suffered life-threatening injuries in a motorcycle crash near Barnesville, Minnesota Monday afternoon. The State Patrol says 60-year-old Ronald Ellis was westbound on Interstate 94 when he lost control of the bike. The motorcycle went into the ditch. Ellis was not wearing a helmet. He was taken to a Fargo hospital. The Clay County…

J.J. McCarthy comes on strong down stretch in debut as Vikings beat Bears 27-24 in opener

PHOTO/AP CHICAGO (AP) — J.J. McCarthy threw two fourth-quarter touchdown passes and ran for another in his long-awaited NFL debut, and the Minnesota Vikings rallied for a season-opening 27-24 win over the Chicago Bears on Monday night. Chicago’s Caleb Williams had his first career rushing touchdown and threw for a score in Ben Johnson’s first game as the Bears’ coach. McCarthy delivered…