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Mayor Tim Mahoney named chairman of MFDA board

January 9, 2026

KVRR Staff,

FARGO — Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney will be serving as board chairman of the Metro Flood Diversion Authority’s Board for 2026. The MFDA Board oversees the FM Diversion Project. “It’s an honor to once again serve as chairman of the MFDA Board and to continue the work of protecting our region from future flooding,” Mahoney said. “This project has been…

Sanford Medical Center in Fargo and Bismarck make Forbes Top Hospitals 2026 list

January 8, 2026

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Forbes has placed Sanford Medical Center in Fargo and Sanford Medical Center in Bismarck in the top five percent of hospitals in the entire country. They are the only two medical centers in North Dakota to be recognized as a 5-star facility. The inaugural Forbes Top Hospitals 2026 list started with a pool of 5,400 hospitals…

Former Law Enforcement Officials React To Federal Government's Move To Shut Minnesota Bca Out Of Shooting Investigation

Former law enforcement officials say traditional protocols are not being followed in ICE shooting probe

Both retired officials say they depended on cooperation with federal agencies to investigate sensitive cases and disregarding the resources of the Minnesota BCA is unprecedented

January 8, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Former Fargo Police Department Detective Lieutenant Joel Vettel is no stranger to typical procedure when it comes to how law enforcement handles an officer-involved shooting. “We’ve had protocols in place that are very specific on how we handle these types of situations. They’re proven to work. Deviating from those for any reason – there has to…

North Dakota Advocacy Groups Band Together to Form HOPE Project

HOPE, in this case, is an acronym which stands for Healing, Outreach, Prevention, and Empowerment.

January 8, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Advocacy groups in North Dakota are teaming up in a collective effort to try and combat sexual exploitation in the state. The newly founded North Dakota HOPE project held its first live-streamed media conference the morning of January 8. HOPE, in this instance, is an acronym for Healing, Outreach, Prevention, and Empowerment. The group is a…

Area Mayors Discuss Their Accomplishments And Challenges At State Of The Cities

Area mayors address construction, public safety, and homelessness at State of the Cities

January 8, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Over the last year, area mayors have had their hands full with construction projects, housing, and public safety. At the 2026 State of the Cities conference, they address all of their accomplishments. “So this allows us to take a minute to take a breath and be grateful for all of the efforts that make our cities…

Walz: National Guard staged and ready to support law enforcement

January 8, 2026

Alison Voorhees,

Gov. Tim Walz/01-08-26ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Governor Tim Walz authorizes the Minnesota National Guard to be staged and ready to support law enforcement, if needed. His office says it’s to help protect critical infrastructure and maintain public safety following the fatal shooting of a woman involving an ICE agent in south Minneapolis Wednesday. The Minnesota State Patrol has mobilized…

Dunkin’ is planned for Walmart off of 52nd Avenue South in Fargo

January 8, 2026

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A popular coffee and doughnut chain with more than 14,000 locations is coming to Fargo. Permits filed with the City of Fargo show space inside Walmart off of 52nd Avenue South will be fitted for Dunkin’. The permits call for new tenant space millwork, plumbing and electrical, new ceiling tile in food areas and new tenant…

Clay County DFL plans Friday afternoon candlelight vigil in honor of Renee Good

January 8, 2026

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Clay County DFL has announced it will hold its “Fired Up Fridays” this week for shooting victim Renee Good. In a social media post, they say a candlelight vigil will be held on Friday in honor of Good and for, quote, “All victims of this corrupt administration”. Good was shot while attempting to drive away from…

Pet Connection: Meet Crypt

January 8, 2026

Emily Welker,

FARGO — Huskies may have a reputation for being more than a handful, but at just over 50 pounds, little Crypt is about as easy-going as you can get, and pocket-sized for your convenience. His foster mom at 4 Luv of Dog Tracy Kurtz doesn’t have much of a backstory on him before he came into the rescue. But at…

Nd Legislature Considers Free School Meals Bill.

Lawmaker working on free school meals bill ahead of North Dakota special session

January 8, 2026

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, ND – JAN. 22, 2025: Students eating lunch at Carl Ben Eielson Middle School in Fargo on January 22, 2025. Free school meal advocates in North Dakota are calling on the state legislature to prioritize permanent funding to pay for meals.BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota lawmakers could revisit legislation to provide free school meals to North…