GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Two people are taken into custody at the Ramada Inn in Grand Forks. Jordan Groninger, 35, of Fargo, and 21-year-old Skye Larson, of Grand Forks, barricaded themselves inside of a room. The Grand Forks Regional SWAT team and Grand Forks Regional Crisis Negotiations team were each activated since they believed one of the two had…
FARGO — The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is getting a new tool, but this one helps them fight fires instead of criminals. The device is called a Fire Suppression Tool, or FST. It works by being thrown into a fire, where it creates a mist to suppress the fire. The manufacturer says the mist it deploys is safe the breath….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo Firefighters Union and a group that represents several local labor unions is endorsing a petition that would change Fargo’s form of government. The petition created by two former city commissioners is gaining traction, with over halfway to their goal of 6,000 signatures. Fargo Firefighters Union President Ron Guggisberg explained why the union is supporting…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Many scrambled over to the Holiday Inn on Tuesday to get a taste of a freshly baked potato. The 26th annual RDO Caters Taters luncheon returned, with this year’s fundraising going to the Red River Children’s Advocacy Center. The organization works to provide healing and justice for children who have experienced abuse. Money raised will go…
BEMIDJI, Minn. (KVRR) — The Bemidji Police Department has partnered with Minnesota’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Office to offer a $10,000 reward for information on a missing persons case. Nevaeh Kingbird went missing on October 22, 2021. Police and her family continue to search for her. It is believed Nevaeh was wearing either a black zip up hoody, or…
Levi BachmeierBISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — A West Fargo native is chosen to serve as North Dakota’s next Superintendent of Public Instruction. Governor Kelly Armstrong announces West Fargo School District Business Manager Levi Bachmeier will take over for outgoing Kirsten Baesler. Bachmeier has served as business manager of the West Fargo School District since 2019, while also coaching track and field….
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — North Dakota airlines are seeing an increase in flyers. The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission released its monthly airline passenger report for the state’s eight commercial service airports. North Dakota airports recorded 103,559 passenger boardings, setting a new all-time high for the month of September. That surpasses the previous record of over 98,000 set last year. The…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A second Taco John’s could be coming to Fargo. An application was submitted Monday for both a new building and parking lot. According to the City of Fargo’s records, the new location is at 2253 University Drive South. That is the former site of a Burger King near the former Kmart. We reported last week that…
Kurt Swenson, a North Dakota landowner, speaks during a legislative hearing on March 27, 2025, in Bismarck. (Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Landowners forced to participate in Summit Carbon Solutions’ planned carbon dioxide storage project in North Dakota are claiming the state received more favorable contract terms than private property owners were offered. The…
Owner Joel Kath with barrels of whiskey at Proof Artisan Distillers, Fargo.FARGO (KVRR) – As the tariff wars continue to escalate, a Fargo distillery is among a number of American craft distillers getting caught in the middle of the fight. American liquor exports plunged 85% nationwide this year as the majority of Canadian provinces continue to ban American spirits from…
