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North Dakota native who lives in Norway shares his expertise in researching family histories

August 7, 2025

Eric Bolin,

Genealogist Johan Stenslie plays a church hymn on the accordion at the Sons of Norway. 8/7/25.FARGO — A North Dakota native who has spent years studying Norwegian history and genealogy, stopped at the Sons of Norway Thursday to share tips for those looking to learn more about their family history. Johan Stenslie grew up in Bismarck, and also taught history…

Secretary Scott Turner Makes Stop in North Dakota

Turner toured an affordable housing complex in West Fargo and then attended a roundtable discussion in the Fargo City Commission Chambers.

August 7, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner received a warm reception overall during a visit to Monterey and Brighton Place in West Fargo. The affordable housing development for senior citizens is a Beyond Shelter project, and Turner was able to admire the non-profit’s handiwork when touring one of the units. Flanked by U.S. Senator John…

First Milestone For Red River Diversion Project

Red River Diversion Project makes major milestone by rerouting river

August 7, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

HORACE, N.D. (KVRR) — After more than fifteen years of work, the Red River Valley Diversion Project made its step in marking the rerouting of the river. “What is happening here today is beyond impressive, moving our state’s largest metro area one giant step closer to a more secure and prosperous future,” said Gov. Kelly Armstrong. Armstrong and others noted…

Pet Connection: Meet Ames

August 7, 2025

Emily Welker,

FARGO — He’s exactly the color of dark chocolate, and little Ames the chocolate lab-pit bull cross really couldn’t be sweeter. He’s a bundle of kisses, snuggles, wiggles and hugs, and at five months old, he’s already ahead of the pack with his potty-training and new people skills. He gets along well with other dogs, loves all kinds of people,…

United Way of Cass-Clay Begins Backpack Distribution

Foundation staff say they hit their goal of stuffing 6,500 backpacks full of school supplies, and are incredibly excited to hand them out.

August 6, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Families and students in need flocked to the Fargodome this afternoon to pick up vital supplies for the coming school year. It’s the distribution days for United Way of Cass-Clay’s annual backpack drive. Police set up cones and directed traffic to ferry hundreds of cars into the Fargodome parking lot. The foundation packed 6500 backpacks this…

UND Researchers and students are working to grow plants in space

August 6, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Researchers and a pair of graduate students at the University of North Dakota are currently working with a Grand Forks company to shed a little Moonlight on plants in space. SafetySpect and the team at UND were awarded $150,000 by NASA to research for the next six months. The project, titled Moonlight, is working to…

Downtown Business Leaders Discuss Safety

Downtown promoters insist downtown Fargo is safe following weekend shootings and assaults

August 6, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — While concerns over downtown safety continue to be a topic of discussion for many, Folkways Executive Director Joe Burgum and the Downtown Community Partnership’s Rocky Schneider say they believe downtown is still a safe place to be. “We don’t have safety concerns, and we continue to see great crowds from the public coming out. And I…

Volunteers fill backpacks with school supplies before distribution begins Wednesday

August 5, 2025

Eric Bolin,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — United Way’s School Supply Drive is underway and volunteers are at Fargodome filling backpacks with supplies for students. They are packing the last of the 6,500 backpacks to be given away. The backpacks each cost about $25 to fill and this year Corwin Automotive is matching contributions. The school supply drive has provided around 6,000 backpacks…

One Fargo Murder Suspect Arrested, Another Still On The Run

Fargo Police announce arrest of one murder suspect and address the aftermath of Monday’s press conference

August 5, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Police have arrested a person of interest in the murder of 20-year-old Elijah Hughes. On Monday, Jamestown police arrested 20-year-old Caundre Douglas after a foot pursuit. Evidence from the scene connected Douglas to the murder of Hughes. “Douglas was also placed under arrest at that same time for another felony level reckless endangerment incident in the…

“This community is extremely safe,” Fargo Police Chief Dave Zibolski shares report of early Sunday mornings’ shootings

August 4, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — An ongoing feud between two groups led to two separate shootings nearly an hour apart from one another in the early morning hours Sunday. “But our folks were actually out there when this happened at 1:56 a.m. They were right in the block, and they heard the shots. They were the first there to provide immediate…