Local News Archives - Page 6 of 2989

Empting will seek third term as Clay County Sheriff

March 30, 2026

Jim Monk,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Clay County Sheriff Mark Empting has announced he will seek a third term. In a statement on social media, Empting says it’s been an honor and privilege to serve over the past seven years and says he remains fully committed to protecting public safety and strengthening the trust between his office and the community. Empting is…

Two adults dead, child severely injured in head-on crash in Park Rapids

March 30, 2026

Jim Monk,

PARK RAPIDS, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – Two adults are dead and a 13-year-old girl has life-threatening injuries after a head-on crash in Park Rapids Sunday night. The crash happened around 10:15 p.m. on U.S. Highway 71 and Albert Avenue S. near the airport. The State Patrol says a pickup driven by 45-year-old Bradley Hayes crossed the centerline and collided with an…

Crash backs up I-29 traffic in Fargo

March 30, 2026

Jim Monk,

Courtesy, KFGOFARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – A crash backed up traffic on northbound Interstate-29 during the Monday morning commute. The North Dakota Highway Patrol, Fargo Fire Department and Sanford Ambulance responded to the crash on I-29 just north of 13th Avenue. Northbound traffic was down to a crawl, and backed up past the tri-level for about 30 minutes. An ambulance left the…

US House candidate Balazs pledges to hold in-person town halls as he secures NDGOP endorsement

March 29, 2026

KVRR Staff,

Republican U.S. House candidate Alex Balazs speaks to delegates March 29, 2026, at the state convention in Minot. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)MINOT, N.D. – North Dakota Republican delegates enthusiastically endorsed Alex Balazs for U.S. House Sunday over Republican incumbent Rep. Julie Fedorchak, who skipped her party’s endorsing convention this year. Balazs, of Cando, received two standing ovations as…

ND Republican delegates vote to remove party brand from officials who skip convention

The convention endorsed Alex Balazs for U.S. House against incumbent Rep. Julie Fedorchak who skipped the convention.

March 29, 2026

KVRR Staff,

MINOT, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – Tensions between factions of the North Dakota Republican Party reached a new high Saturday as state convention delegates narrowly approved a motion removing the party brand from candidates not in attendance.The debate came as all statewide elected officials, including those not on the ballot, skipped the convention, a move political observers have called unprecedented. A…

Homes evacuated after train derailment north of Warroad on Saturday

March 29, 2026

KVRR Staff,

Credit: Graham Scher | R&J Broadcasting Inc.WARROAD, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – About a half-dozen homes were evacuated after a train derailment north of Warroad on Saturday morning.Warroad Fire Chief Damien McMillin says they were notified about the derailment just before 5 a.m. on March 28.Law enforcement went door-to-door to evacuate people in 6-7 homes as a precaution.The evacuation zone was from…

No Kings 3 Takes Place On Churchill Field At Ndsu

Third ‘No Kings’ Protest in Fargo Takes Place on Churchill Field at NDSU

Organizers moved to the new location after holding the first two installments at City Hall because they were worried that recent precipitation would make the sloping lawn a hazard for attendees.

March 29, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Previous No Kings rallies at Fargo’s City Hall have been well attended – but it seemed like the NDSU installment had the largest number of people yet. Those who showed up had a variety of reasons for doing so. “I really don’t want this war to go on,” said Eileen Plath regarding the conflict with Iran….

Toppers Car Show Returns to Veterans Memorial Arena

The show has now been in the same location for 33 years running.

March 29, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Toppers car show returned to its long-running home at the Veterans Memorial Arena in West Fargo, coming back for another installment bigger and better than ever. This year was the 66th annual Toppers Car Show, and the 33rd consecutive show held at the Veterans. 71 cars were displayed, coming into the area from 7…

Fargo Junk Market Brings Vendors, Shoppers to Butler Machinery Arena

The market also allocates some of its proceeds to a different local nonprofit each year.

March 29, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – They say one man’s trash is another man’s treasure – and a group of dedicated vendors spent Saturday proving that adage correct. The Fargo Junk Market returned to the Butler Machinery Arena at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds on March 28. Over 50 vendors filled the space with vintage items, art made of reclaimed materials,…

Town Hall Bar Celebrates 90th Birthday

The bar building itself was constructed in 1935.

March 29, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – One of North Dakota’s oldest continuously operating establishments celebrated a major milestone on Saturday. The Town Hall Bar, located at 103 Main Avenue West in West Fargo, held a 90th birthday celebration. There was a collage set up with newspaper clippings of stories dating back to many eras in the bar’s long, long history. The…