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Fargo’s iconic Hotel Donaldson for sale

ASKING PRICE IS $3,980,000

FARGO (KVRR) – How would you like to own a luxury hotel, two restaurants, rooftop bar and lounge and wine cellar in the heart of downtown Fargo? For nearly $4 million, the Hotel Donaldson could be yours. The iconic spot which was voted the Top Attraction in Fargo by CNN Travel in 2018 is up for sale. The restaurant and lounge have…

Fargo fire victim identified

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – A woman who died in a Sunday night apartment fire has been identified. The body of 59-year-old Kay Hultman was discovered in the apartment where the blaze started. The fire, at the Birchwood Apartments at 1843 13 1/2 St. S, was reported at about 6:30 p.m. The fire was out within 10 minutes. The fire remains under…

New NDSU President to be paid $420,000 per year

David CookFARGO (KVRR-KCND) – The new President of NDSU will be paid $420,000 per year. Dr. David Cook will start in June. Cook has been vice chancellor for the Office of Public Affairs and Economic Development at the University of Kansas. Current NDSU President Dean Bresciani and UND President Andrew Armacost earn about $369,000. University System Chancellor Mark Hagerott, is…

LIVE: Lend A Hand Through 2 Benefits For Locals

LIVE: Lend A Hand Through 2 Benefits For Locals

  FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – You can lend a hand this weekend to people in our community facing daunting medical issues. Lend a Hand Up is hosting fundraisers on Saturday and Sunday. Saturday’s benefit at the Horace Community Center helps Danell Dougherty, a Fargo woman with terminal brain cancer. Sunday’s benefit at the Moorhead American Legion helps Terry Renecker, a…

Police seize 290 pounds of cocaine in Carrington

CARRINGTON, N.D. (KVRR) – Police in Carrington, North Dakota arrested a man after officers found approximately 290 pounds of cocaine. Police say the cocaine was seized on Feb. 18.  The estimated street value is approximately $5 million. According to court documents, 38-year-old Narvir Suri of Edmonton, Alberta is charged in Foster County with possession with intent to manufacture/deliver cocaine. Suri…

A scrumptious deal: Eat at a Fargo Culver’s & raise money for homeless children

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – If you like Culver’s, Starbucks and helping others, two fundraisers are perfect for you. Until 8:00 Wednesday night, 20 percent of sales at both Fargo Culver’s will go to The Golden Drive. The giving also happened during the lunch rush. From Mar. 1 through the 21st if you donate five food items to Golden Drive at…

‘All you’re thinking about is helping people’ Casselton firefighters in viral photos named

CASSELTON, N.D. (KVRR) – Photos of two ice-covered Casselton firefighters who helped rescue travelers stranded in a multi-vehicle pileup during Monday’s brutal blizzard have gone viral – and a lot of people have been wondering who they are under all that ice? Firefighters Isaac Stone and Patrick Stahl have each been with the Casselton Fire Department for a number of…

Two local chefs named James Beard Award semifinalists

The James Beard Foundation revealed the semifinalist nominees and two Fargo chefs make the list

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Two local chefs are up for top honors in the culinary world. Rosewild chef Austin Covert is a semifinalist for a 2022 James Beard Award. He’s up for an award under the category of “Outstanding Chef.” The chef at Luna Fargo, Ryan Nitschke, is a semifinalist for “Best Chef in the Midwest.” Rosewild is the restaurant…

Grand Forks Police Address Alleged Abduction Rumors

They say there is no cause for concern

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Police in Grand Forks are addressing a rumor going around about an alleged abduction attempt by a Hispanic woman in a white van with men inside. Police say surveillance cameras confirmed the various descriptions, but there was no evidence to suggest that an abduction was attempted. They say there is no cause for concern. Categories:…