FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Former North Dakota Senate Majority Leader Gary J. Nelson has died. North Dakota Legislative Council says Nelson passed away this week. The Casselton Republican served District 22 in the state senate from 1977-2001. He was a farmer by trade and a Concordia College graduate. “As the Majority Leader, Senator Nelson led with a firm hand but…
VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KVRR) — They are dealing with a mess in Valley City. A semi hauling boxes of bees overturned on I-94 near Exit 292 after 4 p.m. sending bees everywhere. You can see swarms of bees in the median. A warning was issued to people in the southwest area of Valley City to shelter in place if they…
Pembina Gorge west of Walhalla on the Rendezvous Region Scenic BackwayWALHALLA, N.D. (KVRR) — An official dedication ceremony will be held on Wednesday for Pembina Gorge State Park. It is North Dakota’s 14th state park. Gov. Kelly Armstrong and North Dakota Parks and Recreation are inviting the public to attend the 1 p.m. dedication ceremony. The event will include the…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — A statewide survey designed to gather public input on responsible technology‑use policies in North Dakota classrooms is now live. The Department of Public Instruction’s survey invites parents, educators, students, and community members to share their perspectives on how technology can best support learning across the state. You can give your input on the use of cell phones at…
MCCLUSKY, N.D. (KVRR) — A 103-year-old woman from McClusky, North Dakota is presented the Rosie the Riveter Congressional Medal in recognition of her service to the nation during World War II. Elsie Reiswig grew up on a farm in Kief, North Dakota. From 1942 to 1945 she lived in California and worked as a welder in a shipyard helping build…
I-29 AT I-94/Fargo/Courtesy: NDHPFARGO, N.D. (KVRR 8PM UPDATE) –Traffic is still slowed on I-29 in Fargo from Main Avenue to before the I-94 underpass due to the roadway buckling from extreme temperatures. North Dakota Highway Patrol says it’s affecting a number of lanes, north and south. DOT crews have been on site working to fix the issues since the 6…
BATTLE LAKE, Minn. (KVRR) — Otter Tail County deputies respond to a burglar alarm at Cenex in Battle Lake, Minnesota and later arrest a juvenile for breaking-in. The alarm went off around 1 a.m. on Monday. Deputies arrived and found that a door to the business had been forced open. It was determined that several items had been stolen. A…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo city staff will start a discussion on the future of Newman Outdoor Field. The land is owned by the state and leased to the city. The field is used by the Redhawks and NDSU and improvements are needed at the nearly 30 year old facility including ADA projects for accessibility. “A new operating model, talk about…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Brewhalla or Fargo Civic Center: there is still no decision on where the convention center will be built. Commissioners have voted unanimously to have city staff continue to work with Baker Tilly on a side-by-side financial evaluation on both proposals. The due diligence report must be presented to the commission no later then June 22. A…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The return of Taco John’s to Fargo continues with a second location now set to open next month. Fargo-based Pentex Restaurant Group has built a second restaurant at 2253 South University Drive. The signage was recently put into place. While they did not give us an exact date, they did say this Taco John’s will be…
