FARGO — The brutal cold this weekend is creating life-threatening conditions. And Essentia Health Care providers say they’ve already treated multiple cases of carbon monoxide poisoning already this season. They’ve also already seen their first case of frostbite come in for treatment. Doctors say carbon monoxide is especially insidious. Unlike frostbite, which first presents as pain and then shows unmistakable…
FARGO — She’s one of the most popular writers in the Western world. And at 250 years old, she’s still going strong today. That’s why the Fargo Public Library is inviting you to help celebrate Jane Austen’s birthday Saturday. She’s the writer often credited with helping to establish the modern novel. Her most beloved works, like “Pride and Prejudice, “Sense…
FARGO (KVRR) – Fargo-based Aldevron is laying off 7 percent of the company’s workforce. Ellen Shafer, Senior Director of Communications, tells KVRR Local News that most of the layoffs will affect employees at the company’s headquarters. “Aldevron is making thoughtful adjustments to align with our strategic priorities and strengthen our ability to serve the evolving needs of the biotech industry….
Lynelle Johnson, director of child nutrition and food distribution for the Department of Public Instruction, speaks about the cost of a free school meals program during a committee hearing on Dec. 10, 2025. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota legislators are preparing for the impact of a free school meals program that could…
WASHINGTON (KFGO/KVRR) – North Dakota’s congressional delegation is celebrating President Donald Trump’s signing of the Congressional Review Act, legislation that rescinds former President Biden’s resource management plan to close off 45% of potential federal oil and gas acreage. The plan would have closed off leasing of nearly 99% of federal coal acreage in North Dakota. Senators John Hoeven, Kevin Cramer,…
D’Angelo HuntFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A federal grand jury has indicted 26-year-old D’Angelo Hunt of St. Michael, North Dakota, with ten federal felonies including murder and manslaughter. On November 17, Hunt was charged by criminal complaint with second degree murder of his brother, Isaac Hunt. His remains were found last month on Spirit Lake Reservation after going missing in March…
Fentanyl seized by police at Horizon Middle School, Moorhead, Minn.MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Here at Horizon Middle School, a student was taken in by the School Resource Officer after staff were notified of a student carrying potentially illegal substances. What they found was a tremendous amount of pills. “Officer Horn and other members of our department, including detectives from our…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Controversy on social media as a city commissioner makes a bold claim about Fargo’s needle distribution program. Commissioner Michelle Turnberg posted on Facebook yesterday, from her official commissioner page, claiming that over the past two years the city has given away almost 1 million needles. She asked, quote, “Where is the money coming from, what is…
MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Starting January 1st, Minnesota will be the 13th state in the U.S. to have a paid family and medical leave program. Paid leave allows for Minnesota workers to take 12 weeks of family leave and 12 weeks of medical leave – capped at 20 weeks in a single year in total. It’s only partial wage replacement…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Across social media, articles and videos of protests against ICE raids are captured on camera. Local law enforcement officials have been tied up in speculations that they are connected to aiding ICE agents. “I think there’s a lot of, kind of, misinformation out there. So when HSI does come into our area, if they come into…
