Author: TJ Nelson

Legendary NDSU Bison Wrestling Coach Bucky Maughan Dies at 83

Bucky Maughan/NDSU AthleticsFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The man who coached the North Dakota State University wrestling program for 47 seasons has died. Arthur “Bucky” Maughan died Tuesday night at 83. He coached the program from 1964-2011 with his teams winning four NCAA Division II national championships in 1988, 1998, 2000 and 2001. Maughan finished his Bison career with a record…

Fine Against The Windbreak Tossed By Judge, Finds City Ordinance “Vague”

The WindbreakFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — East Central Judicial District Judge Cherie Clark has ruled against the City of Fargo and its ordinance about restrictions on obviously intoxicated or impaired people. She calls the ordinance “unconstitutionally vague” and has reversed the City Commission’s decision from February to fine The Windbreak. The order was signed by the judge last Friday. Judge Clark…

Popular Canadian YouTube Food Influencer To Feature West Fargo’s Thai Orchid On His Channel

Thai Orchid/FacebookWEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A popular YouTube star is featuring Thai Orchid of West Fargo in one of his upcoming videos. The 4th generation restaurant posting on social media that Joel Hanson picked Thai Orchid as one of only two stops he is reviewing on his trip to North Dakota. Hanson is a food influencer and Canada’s number…

Two Crookston Men Join Three Others Arrested Last Month in Online Child Sex Sting

POLK CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Polk County Sheriff’s Office takes two more men into custody in an online child sex sting operation. They arrested 23-year-old Joseph Thompson and 34-year-old Trey Soder, both from Crookston. They join three other men arrested last month in a sting conducted by the sheriff’s office and Minnesota BCA. They included: 53-year-old Telesforo Ragrag from Thief…

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library To Send Free Books to Young Kids in North Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — FM Area Foundation and Fargo Rotary Club is reintroducing Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to north Fargo, the 58102 area. It provides free, high-quality books to kids from birth to age five. It was in the FM Metro until 2020 when United Way of Cass-Clay ended its partnership with the program. Travis Christopher with the Fargo Rotary…

Get Those Final Rounds of Golf In At Two Fargo Courses

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s that time of year again. Golf courses are starting to close up for the season. Fargo Park District says both El Zagal and Prairiewood Golf Courses will close at the end of the day on Sunday. Rose Creek, Osgood and Edgewood Public Golf Courses will remain open, weather permitting. For the latest updates, follow the…