Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) runs for a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio) DETROIT (AP) — Jahmyr Gibbs scored three of his franchise-record tying four touchdowns in the second half, and the Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 31-9 on Sunday night to…
ALEXANDRIA, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — A man was arrested in Alexandria, Minnesota after a months-long investigation into sex trafficking. Police learned 30-year-old Dakar Ortiz was planning to stop in Alexandria Friday. He was wanted in Minnesota for sex trafficking and providing false information to police. Ortiz also has felony warrants in California for robbery, terrorizing, and assault. When Ortiz arrived at…
CASS CO., N.D. (KVRR) — No one was hurt when a semi and its trailer caught fire on Interstate 29 south of Fargo. North Dakota Highway Patrol says it happened around 10:30 p.m. last night near mile marker 50. The semi and trailer were fully engulfed in flames. Crews from Southern Valley Fire and Rescue and Kindred Fire and Rescue…
GRAND FORKS (KVRR/UND ATHLETICS) – North Dakota Athletics announced on Friday afternoon that Henrik Sohn has been named the ninth head coach of the North Dakota soccer program. “UND is excited to welcome Henrik Sohn as the next head coach of our soccer program,” said Senior Associate AD, Internal Operations/SWA Liz Jarnigan. “His clearly articulated vision for the success of…
Gov. Kelly Armstrong, center-right, speaks to reporters next to Lt. Gov. Michelle Strinden, right, after holding his first Cabinet meeting in the governor’s conference room at the Capitol on Dec. 16, 2024. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — The North Dakota State Investment Board elected Gov. Kelly Armstrong as the new chair. While state statute gives the governor a…
The Central ND News, a conservative and pro-fossil fuel publication with unclear origins, was sent to some Mandan residents this fall. Environmental advocacy group Greenpeace has voiced concerns the mailer could influence jurors in its legal battle with Energy Transfer. (Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – A judge has denied a request by environmental group Greenpeace to…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Soon there will be another place for active kids to run around and have some fun while staying warm. NRG Adventure Park is set to move in to the old Gordmans building at 5100 14th Avenue South in Fargo. According to its website, NRG offers a climbing wall, video games, foam pits, a kid-friendly zip line,…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — After over 50 years in business, Mother’s on Main Avenue in Moorhead is closing. The locally owned record and gift store open since 1970 will close for good on March 1. Brady Bredell took over the store from his father Dan Bredell who died of Covid 19 complications in early 2021. In a social media post,…
Congresswoman-elect Julie Fedorchak speaks during a farewell event in Memorial Hall at the Capitol in Bismarck on Dec. 19, 2024. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota’s new representative in Congress is poised to serve on the Energy and Commerce Committee, the first freshman member to receive that appointment in 14 years. Julie Fedorchak, who takes…
State Sen. Nicole Mitchell (D) Woodbury, Minn.DETROIT LAKES, Minn. – State Sen. Nicole Mitchell of Woodbury will stand trial for first-degree burglary later this month in Becker County. Mitchell appeared at a settlement conference Tuesday for the alleged break-in at her stepmother’s Detroit Lakes home in April. No agreement was reached and the judge scheduled jury selection to begin Jan….
