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Officer Identified In Active Shooting In Downtown Jamestown

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (KVRR) — The Jamestown Police Department released the name of the officer involved in the active shooter incident outside of Fred’s Den in downtown Jamestown. The first officer on the scene and the only officer engaged with the suspect was Sergeant Cory Beckman, a five-year veteran of the Jamestown police department. Sgt. Beckman is a James/Valley Special Operations…

Higher education board wades into details of tenure policy

State Board of Higher Education members Kevin Black, left, and Casey Ryan. (Photos provided by North Dakota University SystemFARGO, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor/ KVRR) — The North Dakota Board of Higher Education is going through a painstaking process of updating its tenure policies, covering such details as the frequency of faculty reviews. “We have to look at modernizing our employment…

$7.8 million needed for replacement of Capitol windows

BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor/KVRR) — The North Dakota Legislature may be asked to provide more than $4 million to replace the windows at the Capitol in Bismarck, with the total project costing nearly twice that amount. The Capitol Grounds Planning Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to recommend moving forward with a $7.8 million window replacement project. The 21-story building has…

“Fargo Street” – Concordia Professor Shares His Unique Prospective of Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Concordia English professor recently had a book signing at Barnes and Noble in Fargo and sold out of his book, “Fargo Street”. It features 100 black-and-white photos of places and people around Fargo. He started taking pictures six years ago and published the book in October. He’ll be having his next book signing this Saturday…

Fargo City Commissioner Speaks Out On Deadly Shooting of United Healthcare’s CEO

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo city commissioner who is also a former Blue Cross-Blue Shield North Dakota executive is speaking out Fargo City Commissioner Denise Kolpack worked at Blue Cross-Blue Shield for 16 years as the Senior Vice President of Brand and Communications. Her role involved branding and advertising the company and its insurance plans. “It’s a very complex…

KVRR Connections: Red River Valley Fair Introduces An All Access Pass For 2025 Fair

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –Red River Valley Fair announces a new all-access ticket for the 2025 fair as a way to save some money. The ‘Blue Ribbon Pass’ will include pit entry to all concerts and general admission for all ten days. It’s priced at $150 and seats can be upgraded with a price adjustment. The pass comes after years…

LIVE: Giving the Honor Flight a Bounce

FARGO — They’re always looking for ways to fundraiser to send the region’s veterans to Washington D.C. For many of those vets, it’s the first chance they’ve ever had to see the monuments and memorials in their honor in person. And this weekend, you can give those fundraising efforts a bit of a bounce, by bouncing yourself. The new “Holiday…

Bonanzaville Hosts “Christmas on the Prairie”

The popular attraction promised down-home, old-fashioned Christmas fun with its slate of activities.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – “Christmas on the Prairie” at Bonanzaville in West Fargo promised a return to a simpler time when carolers sang the sounds of the season. That’s not all that was offered. There were pictures with Santa, carriage rides and even a specialty seasonal model train display. The Spud Valley Model Railroad Club operates out of Bonanzaville,…

Moorhead Offers Opportunity to Skate with Santa

The event took place at the Moorhead Sports Center from 2:15 to 4:15 P.M.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Normally, in order to get an audience with Santa, you have to swing by the mall or a similar location. But in Moorhead, you could catch him out on the ice. The Moorhead Parks and Recreation department put on the “Skate With Santa” event at the Moorhead Sports Center. Admission was free, and all were welcome…

The Nail Co. Celebrates Grand Opening

The establishment is the realization of a dream for the Pham family, who have extensive backgrounds in nail work.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – If you’re looking for a place to spruce up your look, there’s a new spot just opening in Fargo. The Nail Co. is located on 45th Street South and features a luxurious layout with a full range of services. The 3,700 square foot salon offers everything from a headspa to permanent jewelry; and, of course, every…