Author: TJ Nelson

Group seeks to ask voters to approve free public school meals in North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — A new effort is underway to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students in public schools in North Dakota. Secretary of State Michael Howe has just received a proposed petition to initiate a constitutional measure for funding of school lunches. It would require school districts to maximize federal reimbursements for the meals before the final…

Police looking for suspect tied to stolen vehicles and package thefts in north Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Police are asking for help in locating 21-year-old Jackson Mulder of Fargo. Investigators believe Mulder has been involved in cases of package theft, stolen vehicles and fleeing police. Police responded to multiple package theft reports in north Fargo from November 19 through 21. The vehicle used was confirmed as stolen and has since been recovered. Mulder…

Ellison among 21 attorneys general suing Trump Administration over SNAP benefits

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has joined another lawsuit against the Trump Administration, this time over SNAP benefits. Ellison and 21 other attorneys general are trying to stop the federal government from cutting off benefits for thousands of lawful permanent residents. They are seeking to block new USDA guidance that they say wrongly treats several groups…

Harwood fire chief “infuriated” after pickup loses control and nearly hits his firefighters and a state patrol

HARWOOD, N.D. (KVRR) — Harwood Fire and Rescue sharing this video of a dangerously close call involving two firefighters and a state trooper. You can see a pickup slide off the road and nearly hit them in this post on Facebook. Fire chief Marc Mosser writing that his firefighters almost didn’t make it home because of someone not driving for…

Turkey featured at event with Gov. Walz will not get a pardon

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Gov. Tim Walz held his annual presentation of Minnesota’s Thanksgiving Turkey. The state leads the nation in turkey production with over 600 farms. He thanked those farmers for everything they do to make Thanksgiving traditions possible. The turkey named “Gru” comes from a farm near Swanville, just east of Alexandria. But unlike The White House turkeys,…

And the name of Fargo’s newest elementary school will be….Horace Mann

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) —  Fargo School Board has voted 9-0 to name the newest elementary school Horace Mann. At the end of the 2025-2026 school year, the current Horace Mann Elementary School will close and be demolished so a new school can be built on the site. It will bring together Horace Mann-Roosevelt and Madison students together in a new three-section…

State trooper captures semi pileup on I-94 east of Moorhead on Tuesday afternoon

CLAY CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Winter weather driving skills are being put to the test across our region. Minnesota State Patrol Sgt. Jesse Grabow sharing this video of numerous semi’s piled up on I-94 westbound just east of Moorhead. Traffic was being diverted at Exit 15, the Downer exit. No life threatening injuries are reported. We have numerous other reports…

Connections Tourism: Fargo Theatre lands major restoration matching grant

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Theatre has landed a major boost in funding through North Dakota’s 2025 Tourism and Community Enhancement Grants. The historic theatre was awarded a $500,000 Historic Theater Restoration Matching Grant. It was built in 1926 and is home to the “Mighty Wurlitzer” theatre pipe organ. The building is on the National Register of Historic Places. Ellendale…