FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Representative Jim Kasper is back in Fargo and continuing to recover after experiencing a brain bleed during the legislative session. He has been in a Bismarck hospital since April 23. A statement from District 46 Republicans reveals that Kasper was moved last Thursday to PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital in south Fargo. According to Kasper’s wife, Sandy,…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — A fire broke out around 3:30 on a very windy Sunday afternoon at Moorhead’s compost site near Highway 75 and 15th avenue North. Crews arrived to find multiple compost piles on fire. Moorhead Fire was assisted by Dilworth Fire and they were able to confine the fire within the compost site. City personnel will remain on-site to…
STUTSMAN CO., N.D. (KVRR) — Four teens are involved in a high speed chase with North Dakota Highway Patrol before getting into a crash in Jamestown. The trooper tried to stop the teens in Kidder County before 8 a.m. but they fled at speeds of over 100 miles per hour. The chase was called off when they drove into Jamestown….
JAMESTOWN, N.D. (KVRR) — A Jamestown woman is arrested for alleged child abuse involving a victim under 6 years old. 55-year-old Deborah Jespersen is also accused of providing early childhood services after her license was revoked. The investigation began last month when a 6-month-old child suffered a fracture of the arm while under the care of an unlicensed childcare provider….
Chuck Haga/UNDGRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Longtime former Grand Forks Herald journalist Chuck Haga has died. His son sharing the news on Haga’s Facebook page saying his dad died peacefully shortly after midnight. Haga wrote on social media back in April that he was dealing with lung cancer that had spread to his brain. He had a long newspaper career…
DOUGLAS CO., Minn. (KVRR) — A fire spreads from a porch into a house and causes severe damage in Lake Mary Township near Alexandria, just south of I-94. Douglas County Sheriff’s Office was alerted about the fire around 5:45 this morning. They say several people had evacuated the house by the time they arrived. It is believed the cause of…
www.zitiswest.comWEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — La dolce vita indeed! A new Italian-American restaurant is coming to West Fargo so you can enjoy “the sweet life”. It’s called Ziti’s Italian American. In a social media post, the owners say they are working hard to get the restaurant open in June in “The Lights” development. They plan to offer lunch, dinner, catering,…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — Sen. John Hoeven is asking the Ag Secretary to prioritize fully staffing Farm Service Agency field offices. He is chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee. Hoeven says it’s important to have staff in place as the USDA application process for weather-based disaster aid will begin in the coming weeks. He thanked Secretary Brooke Rollins for…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Quality of life and attracting and retaining a workforce was the key theme of Grand Forks Mayor Brandon Bochesnki’s State of the City address. The mayor talked about many accomplishments including having five years of a budget surplus, U-A-S development and new companies. Altru Sports Complex groundbreaking is planned for June and was approved by…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — We got a chance to speak with Bishop John Folda of the Diocese of Fargo to get his thoughts on the new pope. Folda says that he’s excited to see how Pope Leo will continue the legacy of Pope Francis and hopes he continues Francis’ focus on helping those living in poverty, but doesn’t think he…
