Author: TJ Nelson

Fargo coffee shop that hired adults with cognitive challenges closes

Courtesy: GoFundMeFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Even though a GoFundMe account raised $14,000 to help keep Charlie’s Place open, the Fargo coffee shop that hired adults with intellectual disabilities has officially closed. In a social media post, operators say it was one of the hardest decisions they’ve had to make and say this is not an ending—it’s a pause and a…

Fargo Commissioners approve adding interchange to I-29 overpass at 64th Avenue South

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo City Commissioners approve a motion to construct a partial cloverleaf interchange at the I-29 and 64th Avenue South overpass in Fargo. Several people living near the overpass have been opposed to the project saying they were guaranteed it would never have on and off ramps. But several local developers spoke in favor of the project…

Everyone welcome ‘except I.C.E.’ at downtown Fargo coffee shop

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A downtown Fargo coffee shop has a message for Immigration and Customs Enforcement: they are not welcome at their business. Atomic Coffee at 222 North Broadway has a sign posted on the door that says “Everyone is welcome here except I.C.E.” The sign goes on to say they have a right to deny I.C.E. access to…

Allegiant Air puts flights from Grand Forks to Las Vegas and Phoenix on seasonal hiatus in May

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Allegiant Air is taking a pause in providing flights to two popular destinations out of Grand Forks International Airport. Hector Mejia with Allegiant Media Relations says the airline will place routes to Las Vegas and Phoenix on seasonal hiatus beginning in May. The last direct Allegiant Air flight customers can book on the airline’s website is…

Two-vehicle crash involving West Fargo Fire rescue truck sends one person to the hospital

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A crash between a vehicle and a West Fargo Fire Department rescue truck sends one person to the hospital with injuries. The two-vehicle crash happened around 3:23 p.m. at the intersection of 32nd Avenue East and Sheyenne Street while the department was responding to a call for service. There were no injuries to those on…

ND lawmaker who died last month remembered for marching with Martin Luther King, Jr.

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — A North Dakota man who marched with Martin Luther King Jr. is also being remembered. The family of Byron Knutson waited until the week leading up to the MLK holiday to announce his death. The Democrat and former North Dakota Insurance and Labor Commissioner died last month in Bismarck at 96. Knutson grew up in Benson…

Democrat Trygve Hammer announces second run for U.S. House of Representatives in ND

MINOT, N.D. (KVRR) — The Democrat who lost to Julie Fedorchak for North Dakota’s lone U.S. House seat in 2024 is running against her again. In his campaign release, Trygve Hammer said, “Right now we have no voice in Congress”. Hammer is a retired Marine, former educator and oil field roughneck and current political columnist. He says the issues they…

Blizzard conditions slow response to detached garage fire in rural East Grand Forks

EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. (KVRR) — East Grand Forks Fire Department responded to a detached garage on fire in Sullivan Township at 13926 410th Avenue Southwest. They say it took them longer to arrive on scene than normal due to the blizzard conditions on Sunday. Assistant Fire Chief Paul Hansen says crews arrived to find heavy smoke coming from the garage….