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Hypersonic Missile Testing program coming to Fargo

  FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Sen. John Hoeven announces that Sky Range is bringing its hypersonic missile testing program to Hector International Airport in Fargo. It is creating a data processing center to catch up with adversaries that have an arsenal of hypersonic missiles. “This approach will speed up innovation and development of these systems, keeping North Dakota…

Childhood Blood Brother Donates Kidney To Life-Long Friend

KVRR's Adam Ladwig went to his dad's hometown to talk to him and his oldest friend about how they are now closer than ever after more than 60 years

  DOUGLAS, Wyoming (KVRR) – Today, August 29th, is my dad’s birthday. Honestly, I wasn’t sure he’d be here to celebrate it this year. But he is, thanks to a bond formed more than 60 years ago. Earlier this month I went to my dad’s hometown to talk to him and his oldest friend. They are now closer than ever…

Fire Forces Residents Out Of Grand Forks Home

People living in a Grand Forks home are displaced after a fire

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – People living in a Grand Forks home are displaced after a fire. The Grand Forks Fire Department says firefighters responded to the mobile home at Valley Ho Mobile Home Park around 6:40 Monday night. The found a fire in the bath/laundry area of a mobile home. Firefighters contained the fire to that area, but there’s…

Bison Prepare For Week 1 Destination Game V Eastern Washington

North Dakota State Kicks Off in US Bank Stadium Saturday

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State Football returns this Saturday with a destination showdown as the Bison take on the Eastern Washington Eagles. With the 2023 season just five days away from kicking off, head coach Matt Entz took to the podium Monday for his first weekly football press conference of the year. “Excited for the season to get going….

Loerzel Family Launches Social Media Campaign For Disability Awareness After They Say Airline Trashed Wheelchair

Addie Loerzel is well-known in our community for her annual Royal Cupcake Stand that helps make dreams come true for sick kids. Now she and her family are looking for help raising awareness about treatment of disabled people.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Addie Loerzel is well-known in our community for her annual Royal Cupcake Stand that helps make dreams come true for sick kids. Now she and her family are looking for help raising awareness about treatment of disabled people. Addie and her mom Marisa say Delta Airlines trashed her electric wheelchair in June. The teen has spina…

Grafton man suffers serious injuries in motorcycle crash

PARK RIVER, N.D. (KVRR) — A 31-year-old Grafton man has serious injuries after a crash two miles northwest of Park River. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says the man’s Harley Davidson was riding north on Walsh County Road 12 when he failed to negotiate a curve. The bike went east into the ditch, tripped and the driver ejected. Authorities say…

Students in 8 states can now eat free school meals, advocates urge Congress for nationwide policy

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — When classes resume after Labor Day, Amber Lightfeather won’t have to worry about where her children’s next meals will be coming from. They’ll be free. Minnesota, New Mexico, Colorado, Vermont, Michigan, and Massachusetts will make school breakfasts and lunches permanently free to all students starting this academic year, regardless of family income, following in the…

Two killed in motorcycle crash near Larimore

GRAND FORKS COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) — Two riders in a motorcycle club ride are dead after crashing near Larimore, North Dakota. North Dakota Highway Patrol says 59-year-old Timothy Olson from Drayton and his passenger, 44-year-old Nicole Brown, also from Drayton, were thrown from the bike and died at the scene. The patrol says Olson failed to negotiate a curve on…

44th annual Island Park Art Show still a hit with hundreds across F-M visiting

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Our F-M community had a chance to explore and unwind at the 44th annual Island Park Art Show. Hundreds of local artists showing off their fine arts and crafts while folks in our community supported them. Organizers say the handmade products made from local artists is what makes this show unique. “Local artists are very, very…