Author: TJ Nelson

ND Legislature: Burgum Veto Overturned, Moves on Insulin and School Vouchers

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/AP) — The first of 4 vetoes by Gov. Doug Burgum has been overturned by the North Dakota Legislature. Burgum had vetoed a bill that would exempt the Legislature from holding recorded roll votes on nonprocedural votes for consideration of bill amendments. The Senate voted 45-1 and the House was unanimous in the veto override. The senate has…

Moorhead Man Arrested for Arson After Apartment Fire Displaces All Residents

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — A Moorhead man is arrested for setting a fire in his apartment on Sunday that displaced everyone living in the building. Police say 41-year-old Sean Ahrenholz was taken into custody Monday afternoon for arson. Moorhead Police and Fire along with the Minnesota Fire Marshal’s Office determined that the fire in the 900 block of 23rd Avenue…

UPDATE: Majority of Roads Are Back Open Across North Dakota

8:45pm Thursday UpdateFARGO, N.D. (KVRR:UPDATE 8:45pm Thursday) — After many days of dealing with terrible, snow covered and blocked roads, North Dakota is open. A few roads are still having issues including North Dakota 36 which remains blocked between Tuttle and Pingree. Highway 34 is also blocked between Junction 56 and Junction 30. No travel is advised on sections of…

Location Announced for Future Fargo-Moorhead Science Museum

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The future home of the Fargo-Moorhead Science Museum is revealed and it’s just southwest of Scheels Arena in Fargo. Brandt Holdings donated the land for the museum that is billed as a year-round regional destination where people will engage in STEM-based experiences. A $70 million capital fundraising campaign has been launched for the 63,500 square foot…