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Gov. Kelly Armstrong issues executive order creating new council on homelessness

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong issued an executive order on Friday establishing a new council to address homelessness in the state. The North Dakota Interagency Council on Homelessness will compose of 12 members, with North Dakota Housing Finance Agency Executive Director Brandon Dettlaff named chair and Commissioner of Recovery & Reentry Jonathan Holth serving as vice-chair….

Tractor Totaled in Train Accident

The driver of the tractor was said to have only sustained minor injuries.

OTTER TAIL COUNTY, MN (KVRR) – A 67-year-old man from Henning, Minnesota, has luckily only suffered minor injuries after his tractor was struck by a train northwest of the city. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office says that just before 2 A.M. on November 13, the man was driving his tractor, headed east on 290th Street. As he approached the…

Juvenile charged following Grand Forks pursuit

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — A juvenile is charged after leading authorities on a pursuit. Around 6:30 p.m., an officer attempted to pull over a vehicle for erratic driving near 1300 South Washington Street. The vehicle fled at a high-rate of speed. A Grand Forks County Sheriffs Deputy used a PIT maneuver near 2600 17th Avenue South to stop the…

SNAP Benefits Returning to North Dakota Soon

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Health and Human Services says they are taking immediate steps to ensure households receive their full or remaining November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP benefits. Households that received a partial SNAP benefit on November 7 will be issued the remaining amount. Those that did not receive any benefit on November 7 will receive…

North Dakota State University Named College of Distinction for 2025-26

University staff say they're especially proud of their recent progress in the areas of career development and educational opportunity for those in the military.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – North Dakota State University prides itself on a great many things – be it the on-field success of the Bison, the accomplishments of its alumni, or the campus atmosphere they’ve cultivated. Now, they have one more feather to stick in their collective cap. “This really is a celebration of all the work and the commitment we…

Confusion on social media stirs over sign posted near Mangos in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Confusion stirred on social media over a sign that appeared in front of the Mexican restaurant, Mangos. Some took to social media to ask whether Mangos was closing its doors. A sign was posted outside, feet away from their door, labeled “Available” with a listed realtor. Early this afternoon, two employees were seen taking down the…

MSUM hosts annual 24-hour online fundraiser to support scholarships and programs

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — For twenty-four hours straight, MSUM is asking its community to help fundraise for many scholarships, programs, and campus initiatives. “Giving Day is really a day for us to celebrate philanthropy at MSUM. We take some time both to lift up our donors, but also to remember why we’re doing what we’re doing, and that is all…

Update: Suspect dead in law enforcement-involved shooting in Bagley, Minnesota

Courtesy, Darin Steindl, Farmers IndependentBAGLEY, Minn. (KVRR) – The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating a law enforcement-involved shooting in Bagley. Bagley Police, the Minnesota State Patrol and the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office were among the agencies that responded to the incident shortly past noon. According to the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy on patrol recognized a man at…

Law enforcement officers injured, man arrested in domestic violence call

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Two Jamestown Police officers and a Stutsman County Sheriff’s Deputy were injured while responding to a domestic violence report. Dylan Biloff, 38, was arrested on suspicion of three felony counts of assaulting a peace officer, preventing arrest and disorderly conduct. A woman called 911 around 8 p.m. Wednesday, saying a man was trying to physically harm…