FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – A Fargo man, who describes himself as a community activist, is in the race for mayor. Hukun Dabar, A Somali-American who moved to Fargo in 2014, who is also a small business owner, announced his candidacy for mayor on Tuesday. “What I see in the mayor’s office is a way to bring hope and help to…
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR)- Polar Fest has been around since 1996 and this year organizers say it will be better than ever with bigger ice castles. This year they will celebrate Detroit Lakes’ 150th anniversary. The main attractions are the Polar Fest Plunge into the Little Detroit Lake and the frozen fireworks with thousands are expected to attend. Other events…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo Police Chief David Zibolski says he has no intention of going anywhere. Zibolski was recently placed under extra scrutiny after city documents revealed that more than 30 police officers and support staff left the department since he was named to the post in August, 2020. Some of them allege a lack of leadership, low morale,…
Terin LuceroFARGO (KVRR/WNAX) – A Williston, North Dakota native and North Dakota State University graduate is the new executive director of the South Dakota Republican party. Terin Lucero was most recently the Director of Data Analytics for newly-elected Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin. Lucero says one of his main goals is to achieve 100% Republican membership in the South Dakota Legislature….
Fargo, N.D. (KVRR) – The Monster trucks are rolling back into the Fargodome after a two year break. Monster Jam returns February 5th with two shows. It’s the first show in Fargo since the pandemic forced the trucks to sit idle. You can expect all the racing, flips and stunts you’ve come to expect. But young fans might also…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- Fargo Police is filling some of the open positions on their staff with five new officers. Chief Dave Zibolski welcomed the new officers during a swearing-in ceremony. Their families celebrated with them and placed pins on the new officers. Three new crime analysts and three police support personnel have also been hired. With the new officers, Fargo…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo City Commission makes the decision to put in motion an action plan to improve the police department. The city administration team would work with police human resources to come up with the plan and they would bring to the commission. Mayor Doctor Tim Mahoney says the Fargo Police Department Performance Action plan involves six…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Moorhead city leaders reject a mask requirement for indoor public places similar to one in Rochester by a vote of three to five. Councilmember Shelly Dahlquist made the motion after the council passed a resolution urging people to work together to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Mayor Shelly Carlson said she was against a mask mandate…
VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KVRR) — One person is dead after an early morning fire in Valley City over the weekend. It happened around 3:30 Sunday morning at 925 2nd Street Southeast. The victim was found in the lower level of the home after the blaze was put out. The remains have been sent to the UND Forensic Pathology Department for…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Essentia Health joins a nationwide study to evaluate medications to find effective, safe treatments for COVID-19. The meds in the study are already approved by the FDA for other health issues. Fluticasone is prescribed for asthma and COPD. Fluvoxamine is given to people dealing with depression and ivermectin is used to treat parasitic infections. The Activ-6…
