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Middle River Man Dies in Crash Near Thief River Falls

The state patrol says 87-year-old Arvin Dahl of Middle River failed to yield and was struck by a semi

  THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. — A man is dead after a crash in northwestern Minnesota on Tuesday morning. The state patrol says 87-year-old Arvin Dahl of Middle River failed to yield and was struck by a semi on Highway 59 north of Thief River Falls. Dahl was killed in the crash. His wife, 87-year old Marvel Dahl, had life-threatening…

Bresciani Warns NDSU Nursing Program in Bismarck Could Face Cuts

The amendment language says $3.5 million in operating funds would be cut and neither the board of higher education or NDSU could expend any funds, including private funding received directly or through a foundation, to pay the costs of running the program.

FARGO (KFGO) – NDSU officials are calling proposed amendments to the higher education bill “very disturbing.” One of the changes would mean the end of NDSU’s School of Nursing in Bismarck. President Dean Bresciani, in an email sent to the State Board of Higher Educaton and University System Chancellor Mark Hagerott, says it was discovered Tuesday that language added to…

LIVE: The Rise At NDSU With Bison Illustrated

Latest Issue Highlights Young Athletes On The Rise

Bison Illustrated editor Joe Kerlin joins KVRR Local News to talk about the latest magazines from Spotlight Media. This month’s Bison Illustrated focuses on “The Rise”, young athletes making a name for themselves at NDSU. Fargo Monthly focus on local fashion and this season’s hot looks. Fargo Inc! profiles Ryan Fritz, the CEO of Office Sign Company. Design & Living…

Sioux Falls Man Involved in Crash on I-29 Charged with Wife’s Murder

Irving Jumping Eagle showed up at a North Dakota Gas Station covered in blood and asked to use a bathroom to clean up. From Our Sister Station in Sioux Falls, KDLT Reporter Jill Johnson has more

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — A Sioux Falls man wanted for questioning in the death of his wife, and who was spotted in North Dakota, has been arrested and charged with her murder. Irving Jumping Eagle, 43, was spotted in blood soaked clothes yesterday in Streeter. This morning, he crashed along I-29 about 90 miles north of Sioux Falls and was detained….

Looking for a Summer Job? Fargo Park District is Looking for 500 of You

During it's busiest season, the Fargo Park District is hiring over 500 part time employees

FARGO, N.D. — Looking for a part time job? The Fargo Park District is looking for you…and 500 more of your friends. More golf courses are getting ready to fully open for the season and employees are needed across the greens. “People are really anxious to get out there, especially at the beginning,” said golfer Joseph Martinez. “They were cooped…

Springboard for the Arts, MNSBHC, Fergus Falls Fourth Graders Making Possibilities Bloom in Minnesota

Springboard for the Arts received a grant to place a sculpture at the head of Central Lakes State Trail

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — Nature isn’t the only thing beginning to bloom in the spring. A partnership in Fergus Falls is brimming with ideas to promote a healthier lifestyle in Minnesota. The Central Lakes State Trail in Fergus Falls is filled with endless active possibilities. But many drive by the trail, too busy to notice this diamond in the rough….

Pat Benatar, Kenny Rogers, Modest Mouse a Few Headliners for Moorhead’s Bluestem Summer Concert Series

The series begins with The Shins on May 21 and ends with the Pixies on October 12

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Some fan-favorite classic artists will draw people of all ages to the Bluestem Summer Concert Series in Moorhead. Pat Benatar, Rick Springfield, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons and Kenny Rogers are just some of the artists lined up to play at the Bluestem Amphitheater this summer. The series begins with The Shins on May 21 and…

Ag Week: Greenhouse Tours at NDSU

Ag week at NDSU continues with a variety of events including greenhouse tours

FARGO, N.D. — Ag Week at NDSU continues today with greenhouse tours. NDSU greenhouses held an open house and greenhouse tours during the continuation of Ag Week events. NDSU’s greenhouse complex is used for entomology, food safety and food science research. Students who work in the greenhouse said it’s important to expand research capabilities in order to benefit producers and businesses…

Road Construction Update for 32nd Avenue

Public Information Meeting Held For an Update on the 32nd Ave S Reconstruction and I-29 Bridge Work

FARGO, N.D. — The daily traffic jam continues on 32nd Avenue South in Fargo. The city of Fargo and NDOT hosted a public meeting to answer any questions and give updates on the 32nd Ave South reconstruction and I–29 bridge work project. One update they shared is the closing of the southwest I–29 ramp near Love’s Travel Shop, which means…

Donations Helping Three Families After Devastating Spearfish House Fire

A GoFundMe account has nearly reached its goal of $50,000 in just two days

SPEARFISH, S.D. — Prayers, money and donations are pouring in for three families dealing with an unbelievable tragedy. The families lost five children in a house fire over the weekend in Spearfish, South Dakota. A GoFundMe account has nearly reached its goal of $50,000 in just two days and has been increased to $100.000. All of the money raised on the…